Getting Started
Download and install Kable Launcher for your platform.
Welcome to Kable Launcher! This guide will walk you through the installation process for your operating system. Kable Launcher is a modern Minecraft launcher that makes managing multiple game versions, mods, and configurations simple and enjoyable.
First time using a custom launcher? Don't worry! Kable works just like the official Minecraft launcher, but with extra features to make your life easier.
Windows Installation
Installing Kable on Windows is straightforward using our MSI installer package. The installer handles everything automatically, from copying files to creating shortcuts.
- Open the Releases page and download the current Windows
.msiinstaller. - Open the downloaded installer and follow the prompts to install Kable.
- If Windows shows a security prompt, review its details and only continue if you trust the installer you downloaded.
- Start Kable from the installed app. Use the launcher to sign in and create or import an installation.
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 11 |
| Java Version | Use the Java version required by the selected Minecraft release | Let Kable detect Java or set a path manually |
| RAM | 2 GB available | 4 GB+ available |
| Disk Space | 500 MB | 2 GB (with installations) |
Already have Minecraft installed? Kable will automatically detect your existing installations and make them available. Your worlds, resource packs, and settings are safe!
Linux Installation
Kable Launcher supports all major Linux distributions through DEB packages and universal TAR.GZ archives. Choose the format that works best for your system.
- Open the Releases page and download a Linux package that matches your distribution and architecture.
- Install the downloaded package with your distribution's package manager, or extract the archive if you chose a portable build.
- If you use an archive, follow any included instructions to make the application executable.
- Launch Kable and sign in to configure your Minecraft installations.
| Distribution | Package Type | Installation Command |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu/Debian | .deb | sudo dpkg -i kable-launcher.deb |
| Fedora/RHEL | .tar.gz | Extract and chmod +x |
| Arch Linux | .tar.gz | Extract and chmod +x |
| openSUSE | .tar.gz | Extract and chmod +x |
Make sure you have Java installed! Most Linux distributions don't include Java by default. Install OpenJDK using your package manager: sudo apt install openjdk-25-jre (Ubuntu) or sudo dnf install java-25-openjdk (Fedora). For older Minecraft versions, you may also need Java 8 or 17.
macOS Installation
Kable Launcher provides a native macOS experience through our DMG installer. The installation process follows standard macOS conventions.
- Open the Releases page and download the macOS package that matches your Mac's processor.
- Open the downloaded package and follow the installation instructions shown by macOS.
- If macOS displays a security prompt, review it and follow the current macOS guidance for opening software you trust.
- Launch Kable and sign in to create or import an installation.
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| macOS Version | 10.15 (Catalina) | 12.0 (Monterey) or newer |
| Architecture | Intel or Apple Silicon | Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) |
| Java Version | Java 8 or newer | Java 25 or newer |
| RAM | 2 GB available | 8 GB+ total system RAM |
Kable respects your system theme! If you use Dark Mode, Kable will automatically match. You can also override this in the Appearance settings.