Emerald

Input—per 1M tokens

Output—per 1M tokens

Context—tokens

WeightsClosed

About

Emerald is ranked #14 of 74 in Minecraft launchers on Inferse. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.

Compared on Minecraft launchers

Free plan: Yesgithub.com
Desktop OS support: Windows, macOS, and Linuxgithub.com
Separate instances: Yesgithub.com
Modpack import: bothgithub.com
Mod loader support: multiplegithub.com
Java runtime management: Yesgithub.com
Built-in modpack catalog: Yesgithub.com
Automatic updates: Yesgithub.com

Facts

Free plan: Yesgithub.com · 22 Sept 2026
Separate instances: Yesgithub.com · 22 Sept 2026
Modpack import: bothgithub.com · 22 Sept 2026
Mod loader support: multiplegithub.com · 22 Sept 2026
Java runtime management: Yesgithub.com · 22 Sept 2026
Built-in modpack catalog: Yesgithub.com · 22 Sept 2026
Automatic updates: Yesgithub.com · 22 Sept 2026
Pricing page status: The repository pricing page returns Page not found.github.com · 28 Sept 2026
Supported platforms: Emerald is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.github.com · 28 Sept 2026
Windows distribution: Windows uses a signed MSIX package, with offline MSIX or AppxBundle options.github.com · 28 Sept 2026
Windows updates: Windows users can run an AppInstaller file for automatic updates.github.com · 28 Sept 2026
macOS notarization: The macOS build is currently not notarized and Gatekeeper blocks it by default.github.com · 28 Sept 2026
Linux distribution: Linux is distributed as a Snap package for x86_64 and arm64.github.com · 28 Sept 2026
Multi-instance profiles: Multiple Minecraft profiles can be persisted and managed.github.com · 28 Sept 2026
Version selection: The launcher supports all versions provided by Mojang.github.com · 28 Sept 2026
Global settings: Global Minecraft settings are file-backed and autosaved.github.com · 28 Sept 2026
Profile overrides: Per-game settings overrides are implemented at the profile level.github.com · 28 Sept 2026
Mod loader support: Vanilla, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt, LiteLoader, and partial OptiFine support.github.com · 28 Sept 2026
Account sign-in: Microsoft, offline, and Ely.by account sign-in methods are supported.github.com · 28 Sept 2026
Modpack support: The launcher fully supports Modrinth .mrpack files.github.com · 28 Sept 2026
Modrinth browsing: Modrinth browsing and details are partially supported and may not match or auto-download versions.github.com · 28 Sept 2026
Signing certificate: Windows installation requires trusting the release signing certificate.github.com · 28 Sept 2026
Source license: The repository page identifies an MIT license, while the README states a Nightshade Vexillum license.github.com · 28 Sept 2026
Copyright holder: Copyright is attributed to Riverside Valley Corporation for 2022-2026.github.com · 28 Sept 2026
Support channels: The project invites users to open issues and submit pull requests.github.com · 28 Sept 2026
Product: Emerald is a cross-platform Minecraft launcher built with Uno Platform and C#.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Game profiles: It supports multiple Minecraft profiles with separate folders, versions, and per-game settings.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Mod loaders: Supported loaders include Vanilla, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt, and LiteLoader; OptiFine support is marked as in progress.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Accounts: The launcher supports Microsoft, offline, and Ely.by accounts, and says users should have a legal copy of Minecraft when using alternative login methods.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Modrinth: Emerald supports Modrinth modpacks in .mrpack format and provides browsing and install tracking for some store content, with parts of that workflow still evolving.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Content: The launcher supports mods, shaders, resource packs, and modpacks.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Windows distribution: Windows builds are signed MSIX packages, and the installation instructions say users must trust the signing certificate.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
macOS limitation: The macOS build is not notarized, and the installation instructions say Gatekeeper blocks it by default.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Linux distribution: The project lists Linux releases and describes Snap installation; its 1.4.0 pre-release notes list x86_64 Snap, portable tar.gz, AppImage, Debian, and Arch package artifacts.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Security reporting: The project asks users to report vulnerabilities through GitHub Security Advisories and says it uses Dependabot alerts and GitHub Code Scanning.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Support: The repository directs users to open an issue or submit a pull request for project contributions.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
License: The repository README identifies the license as Nightshade Vexillum, while the linked LICENSE.md page displays an MIT License.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Product: Emerald is a cross-platform Minecraft launcher built with Uno Platform and C#.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Game management: It supports multiple Minecraft profiles, version selection, global settings, and per-game settings overrides.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Mod loaders: Supported loaders include Vanilla, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt, and LiteLoader; OptiFine support is still in progress.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Accounts: The launcher supports Microsoft, offline, and Ely.by accounts, and says it does not encourage other login methods without a legal Minecraft copy.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Mod content: Emerald supports mods, shaders, resource packs, and modpacks, including Modrinth .mrpack files.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Modrinth integration: Emerald includes Modrinth content browsing, while its README describes browsing and install tracking as partially supported and still evolving.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Release platforms: The README lists Windows, macOS, and Linux releases, with Windows MSIX, macOS app, and Linux Snap packaging described.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Offline use: The 1.4.0 pre-release says Emerald loads local instances and cached version metadata before attempting a network refresh.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Security and packaging: Windows packages are self-signed and require trusting the signing certificate; the macOS build is not notarized.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Linux limitation: The release notes say Linux had not been tested on real hardware by the primary developer.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Support: The repository directs users to open an issue or submit a pull request.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
License: The repository says Emerald is licensed under the Nightshade Vexillum license.github.com · 3 Oct 2026