SKCraft Launcher

What it does

Automatic updates

Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026

Automation

Modpacks can be generated from Git or another version control system using a continuous integration server, including separate packs per branch or tag.checked 11 Oct 2026

Branding

Pack creators can use their own launcher logo, branding, and news feed.checked 11 Oct 2026

Built-in modpack catalog

Nochecked 22 Sep 2026

Deployment requirement

Creators need a website or another place to host files for players to download; the repository says PHP is not required.checked 11 Oct 2026

Desktop support

The project wiki gives build instructions for Windows, Linux/BSD, and Mac OS X and says the launcher and creator tools require Java 8 minimum.checked 11 Oct 2026

Distribution status

The GitHub releases page says there are no releases there; the wiki describes building the launcher from source and running its JAR.checked 11 Oct 2026

Getting started

The project says setup will probably take a few hours and links to a detailed wiki with screenshots for people with minimal technical experience.checked 11 Oct 2026

License

The launcher is licensed under GNU Lesser General Public License version 3.checked 11 Oct 2026

Loaders

It supports LiteLoader, Forge, Fabric, and custom JAR mods, as well as resource packs and other mod files.checked 11 Oct 2026

Mod loader support

multiplechecked 22 Sep 2026

Modpack creation

Modpacks can be assembled by dragging configuration and mod files into folders, with a GUI tool and command-line option.checked 11 Oct 2026

Modpack import

nonechecked 22 Sep 2026

Optional content

Users can select optional mods or features, and creators can provide hidden modpacks accessible with a secret code.checked 11 Oct 2026

Purpose

SKCraft Launcher distributes Minecraft modpacks through a custom launcher.checked 11 Oct 2026

Self updates

The launcher can update itself and can run in portable mode.checked 11 Oct 2026

Support

The project README directs users to its detailed wiki for setup guidance.checked 11 Oct 2026

Updates

The launcher supports resuming incomplete downloads, incremental updates, and deduplication of files shared across updates or modpacks.checked 11 Oct 2026