Linux Installation
Installation guide for all major Linux distributions.
Kable Launcher supports all major Linux distributions through DEB packages and universal TAR.GZ archives. Choose the format that works best for your system.
Download for Your Distribution Visit the Releases page. For Debian/Ubuntu-based systems, download the
.deb file. For other distributions (Fedora, Arch, etc.), download the .tar.gz archive.Install DEB Package (Debian/Ubuntu) Open a terminal and navigate to your download directory. Run
sudo dpkg -i kable-launcher.deb to install. Alternatively, double-click the file to install using your graphical package manager (like Software Center).Install TAR.GZ Archive (Other Distros) Extract the archive to your preferred location (e.g.,
/opt/ or ~/.local/). Run chmod +x kable-launcher to make it executable. You can create a desktop shortcut manually or run it from the terminal.Launch and Configure Run Kable from your applications menu or terminal. The launcher integrates with your system's file manager and theme for a native Linux experience.
| 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.