Minecraft Instances
Manage multiple Minecraft instances from one launcher. Create, configure, and launch separate game setups.
Open Source
ARGUS The free Minecraft launcher.
A lightweight Rust-powered Minecraft launcher built to make managing Minecraft instances simple.
Features
Everything you need to manage Minecraft, nothing you do not.
Java Detection
ARGUS automatically detects and works with available Java installations on your system.
Modrinth
Discover and work with Modrinth content. Search for mods, resource packs, and shaders.
TUI
A terminal-based interface designed for keyboard-driven use. Fast, efficient, and distraction-free.
Game Mode
When Minecraft starts, ARGUS gives the terminal back to the game and automatically restores the launcher when Minecraft exits.
Lightweight
Current Windows release executable is approximately 5.6 MB. No bloat, no telemetry, just the launcher.
How it works
01
Download ARGUS
Grab the Windows executable from the latest GitHub release.
02
Create or launch an instance
Set up a new Minecraft instance or launch an existing one.
03
Play Minecraft
Jump in. ARGUS handles the rest.
Free to download
Minecraft should not need a complicated launcher. ARGUS is built to keep the launcher itself free and accessible.
No subscription required
Open source
No account needed