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Alpine Client

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A free launcher for Windows, macOS and Linux. Supports Minecraft 1.8.9 – 1.21+ on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge.

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Installation

Getting started

  1. Step 1

    Download the launcher

    Pick your platform below. The installer is only a few megabytes; the rest is downloaded on first launch.

  2. Step 2

    Install and open Alpine

    Run the installer (or install from your package manager) and open Alpine Client.

  3. Step 3

    Sign in with Microsoft

    Log in with the Microsoft account that owns Minecraft: Java Edition.

  4. Step 4

    Pick a version and launch

    Choose a version and loader, hit Launch, and Alpine handles Java and updates.

Requirements

System requirements

Alpine Client is a launcher and a set of client-side mods for Minecraft: Java Edition. It isn't a server, and it doesn't replace the game, so you'll need your own Minecraft account. 32-bit systems aren't supported, as Minecraft itself dropped them in 1.17.

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Operating system
64-bit Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, or Linux
Minecraft
A Minecraft: Java Edition account (Microsoft login)
Java
Not required. The launcher downloads the right runtime automatically
Memory
4 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB recommended
Graphics
OpenGL 3.2 compatible GPU (any GPU from the last decade)
Storage
~1 GB free per installed game version