minecraft

launches the Minecraft game

TLDR

Launch Minecraft

$ minecraft-launcher

Run server

$ java -Xmx[2G] -jar [server.jar] nogui

Specify version

$ minecraft-launcher --version [1.20]

Specify game directory

$ minecraft-launcher --gameDir [/path/to/minecraft]

Demo mode

$ minecraft-launcher --demo

SYNOPSIS

minecraft-launcher [options]

DESCRIPTION

minecraft launches the Minecraft game. The launcher manages versions and profiles.
The tool downloads game files and manages Java runtime. Supports mods and custom configurations.

PARAMETERS

--version VER

Game version.

--gameDir DIR

Game directory.

--demo

Demo mode.

--server HOST

Auto-connect to server.

--help

Display help information.

CAVEATS

Requires purchase. Java needed for server. Large download.

HISTORY

Minecraft was created by Markus "Notch" Persson in 2009, now developed by Mojang Studios (Microsoft).