dscalzi/HeliosLauncher
☀ Custom launcher for modded minecraft written in Electron and Node.js observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
59/100
- Activity 80
- Release rhythm 8
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 3143
- days_rel: n/a
- days_push: 121
- n_releases_24m: 0
Adoption not part of the score
1026 stars · 2075 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
Helios Launcher is an open-source desktop application, built with Electron and Node.js, for launching modded Minecraft servers. It automatically handles Java installation, Forge/Fabric setup, asset validation, Microsoft (OAuth) and Mojang authentication, and launcher self-updates so players can join modded servers without manual configuration.
Use cases
- launch modded minecraft servers without manually installing forge or fabric
- custom minecraft launcher for my server community
- minecraft launcher that installs the right java version automatically
- manage multiple minecraft accounts and switch between them
- open source alternative to the default minecraft launcher
- distribute modpack and client updates to players automatically
- join modded servers on windows mac and linux
When to choose
- You run a modded Minecraft server and want a launcher that auto-installs Java, Forge/Fabric, and mods for your players
- You need full account management with Microsoft OAuth and legacy Mojang authentication across Windows, macOS, and Linux
- You want a branded, self-updating Electron launcher with built-in news feeds and server status
When to avoid
- You only play vanilla Minecraft and the official launcher already meets your needs
- You want a lightweight native launcher without Electron overhead
- You need a launcher for games other than Minecraft
Facets
application · maturity active
game gui auth gaming-tools cross-platform windows cross-platform minecraft-launcher electron forge fabric modded-minecraft game-launcher account-management auto-update java-management minecraft macos linux desktop
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/dscalzi/HeliosLauncher · fetched 2026-08-28 · 75a30dec703b
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| dscalzi/HeliosLauncher | main | 59 |
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