Spectra Launcher
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Spectra Launcher, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Spectra Launcher's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Spectra Launcher | Free | Free program for your computer |
The facts
Each one read from Spectra Launcher's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Accounts and Java
- It supports Microsoft/Xbox sign-in and offline accounts, and automatically finds and installs the required Java version.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Automatic updates
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
- Built-in modpack catalog
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
- Checksums
- The release page lists SHA-256 checksums for downloadable assets.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The latest release lists Windows x64, macOS Apple Silicon and Intel, and Linux x64 AppImage and deb downloads.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Extras
- Features include Quick Play for Minecraft 1.20+, server status with player counts and ping, live logs, crash-report sharing, optional Discord status, and playtime tracking.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Import and export
- Users can import instances from Prism, CurseForge, and the Modrinth app, and export instances as .mrpack or .zip files.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Instances
- Each instance keeps its own Minecraft version, mods, and worlds, and supports Vanilla, Fabric, Quilt, Forge, and NeoForge.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Java runtime management
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
- Library
- The launcher brings worlds and screenshots from instances into shared views and provides 3D skin previews, saved skins, and cape switching.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Mod loader support
- multiplechecked 19 Sep 2026
- Modpack import
- bothchecked 19 Sep 2026
- Mods and packs
- It browses and installs mods, shaders, resource packs, and modpacks from Modrinth and CurseForge, including required dependencies.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Optional data sharing
- Discord status and playtime tracking are off by default, and crash reports are sent only when users choose to share them.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says Microsoft/Xbox passwords are not seen by Spectra, and accounts, settings, and instances are stored on the user's computer.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Spectra Launcher is a free desktop program for starting Minecraft and managing multiple installations.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Security caveat
- The README says the app is not yet code-signed and provides instructions for Windows SmartScreen and macOS certificate warnings.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Separate instances
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
- Support
- The README directs users to the Help and troubleshooting section and says crash reports can be shared with one click for help.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
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