A focused Minecraft: Java Edition launcher

Your worlds. Your profiles.
One clean launcher.

Create isolated instances, install supported loaders, discover compatible Modrinth content, and launch with the Java runtime each Minecraft version needs.

Explore Features

Early access · Version 0.1.0

  • Windows
  • Vanilla
  • Fabric
  • Quilt
  • Microsoft account sign-in

Cookie Launcher

Launchpad

Skyblock Rework

Minecraft 1.21.1 · Fabric 0.16.9 · 6 GB · Managed Java 21

Installing
Downloading assets · 218 / 312 files68%
  • ✓ Version manifest resolved
  • ✓ Fabric loader installed
  • ✓ Managed Java runtime ready

Recent instances

  • Skyblock Rework

    1.21.1 · Fabric

    42 mods

  • Vanilla Survival

    1.21.4 · Vanilla

    No content

  • Quilt Testbed

    1.20.6 · Quilt

    11 mods

Play

Feature overview

Built for people who run more than one setup

Six things we actually finished, and use every day ourselves. If something here feels half-done, tell us on Discord — that is usually how it gets fixed.

  • Isolated Instances

    Keep versions, loaders, settings, and instance data organized. Every instance stays in its own folder so nothing bleeds between setups.

  • Loader Support

    Create Vanilla, Fabric, and Quilt instances with compatible loader versions, picked and pinned per instance.

  • Guided Installation

    See live phases, progress, completed items, and useful errors while files install — no silent failures.

  • Smart Java Management

    Detect the Java requirement of the selected Minecraft version and automatically prepare a compatible managed runtime on Windows when needed.

  • Modrinth Discovery

    Search compatible mods and modpacks, then manage installed content per instance from one place.

  • Secure Microsoft Sign-In

    Uses Microsoft's system-browser account chooser with the authorization-code flow and PKCE. Passwords are never entered into Cookie Launcher.

How it works

From installer to first launch in four steps

  1. 01

    Download and install

    Grab the Windows installer and run it. Cookie Launcher sets itself up without extra tooling.

  2. 02

    Sign in or create a local profile

    Sign in with the Microsoft account that owns Minecraft: Java Edition, or create a local offline profile for legitimate local testing.

  3. 03

    Create an instance

    Choose your Minecraft version, loader, memory allocation, and Java options for that instance.

  4. 04

    Install, manage, and launch

    Watch the install phases complete, add content from Modrinth, then hit Play.

Product showcase

Six surfaces, one consistent launcher

Downloads shows live installation activity while files land on disk. Mission Control exposes launcher and game logs so troubleshooting doesn't mean guessing.

Launchpad

Everything you play, one keystroke away

The Launchpad puts your selected instance front and centre with recent instances, install state, and a floating Play control that stays reachable while you browse.

  • Selected instance summary
  • Recent instances rail
  • Floating Play control

Cookie Launcher

Launchpad

Skyblock Rework

Minecraft 1.21.1 · Fabric 0.16.9 · 6 GB · Managed Java 21

Installing
Downloading assets · 218 / 312 files68%
  • ✓ Version manifest resolved
  • ✓ Fabric loader installed
  • ✓ Managed Java runtime ready

Recent instances

  • Skyblock Rework

    1.21.1 · Fabric

    42 mods

  • Vanilla Survival

    1.21.4 · Vanilla

    No content

  • Quilt Testbed

    1.20.6 · Quilt

    11 mods

Play

Library

A tidy shelf for every instance

Group, rename, and inspect instances. Each card shows its Minecraft version, loader, and installed content count so you always know what you are opening.

  • Version and loader at a glance
  • Per-instance folders
  • Quick duplicate and edit
Library

Library screenshot

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Discover

Modrinth content that actually fits

Search Modrinth for mods and modpacks filtered to the version and loader of the instance you are working in, then install without leaving the launcher.

  • Compatibility-filtered search
  • Per-instance installs
  • Manage installed content
Discover

Discover screenshot

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Downloads

Live installation activity, no guesswork

Downloads shows live installation activity: the current phase, progress, items already completed, and readable errors when something needs your attention.

  • Phase-by-phase progress
  • Completed item list
  • Actionable error messages
Downloads

Downloads screenshot

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Mission Control

Logs when you need to troubleshoot

Mission Control exposes launcher and game logs so you can diagnose a crash or a bad mod yourself, or paste the relevant lines into a support request.

  • Launcher and game logs
  • Copy-ready output
  • Faster support round-trips
Mission Control

Mission Control screenshot

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Settings

Tuned once, respected everywhere

Set default memory, Java options, and launcher preferences globally, then override anything per instance when a pack needs something different.

  • Global and per-instance options
  • Managed Java runtimes
  • Data folder controls
Settings

Settings screenshot

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Security and transparency

Clear about what we do and don't touch

  • Sign-in happens in your browser

    Microsoft authentication runs in your system browser using Microsoft's own account chooser and the authorization-code flow with PKCE.

  • No passwords, ever

    Cookie Launcher does not request or store Microsoft passwords. It only handles the tokens Microsoft returns after you approve sign-in.

  • Ownership still applies

    Authenticated online play requires a valid Microsoft account that owns Minecraft: Java Edition. Local offline profiles are for legitimate local testing only.

  • No bypasses

    Cookie Launcher does not bypass Minecraft ownership, paid access, or server authentication in any way.

Download

Ready to launch your way?

Windows

Cookie Launcher 0.1.0

Windows 10 / 11 · 64-bit installer

Early access

Minimum requirements

  • Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit
  • Internet connection for downloads and Microsoft sign-in
  • A Minecraft: Java Edition license for authenticated online play

Cookie Launcher does not include Minecraft. Game files are downloaded from the official sources at install time.

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