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A clean, efficient Minecraft: Java Edition launch screen
pcL2 (Plain Craft Launcher 2) is a free, open-source Minecraft: Java Edition launcher created by LTCat and updated continuously since 2019. The latest release v2.12.8.2 runs on Windows with high-speed downloads, full version management and smart mod control — portable, ad-free and bundle-free.
The open-source MC launcher trusted by 6 million players over 7 years
Built-in multi-threaded mirror acceleration with resume support — much faster than the official source, tuned for any network.
Compatible with Minecraft 1.0 through the latest release; install Forge, Fabric or OptiFine in one click.
Built-in CurseForge & Modrinth search, drag-and-drop installation, automatic conflict detection and resolution.
Unzip and run — no registry writes, only ~15 MB, small enough to carry on a USB stick.
Import and export modpacks in multiple formats with dependencies handled automatically — easy even for beginners.
When the game crashes, it automatically pinpoints the broken mod and suggests fixes, saving hours of debugging.
A clean, efficient Minecraft: Java Edition launch screen
Pick a download channel — completely free, open source and portable
Requires Windows 7 SP1/8/10/11 · .NET Framework 4.5+ · Linux/macOS (Wine) · Free forever · MIT License