Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about HalkyLauncher — the free Minecraft launcher.
Is HalkyLauncher free?
Yes. HalkyLauncher is 100% free and open-source under the GPL-3.0 license. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no paywalls — ever. You can download it, use it, and even modify the source code.
Do I need a Microsoft account to use HalkyLauncher?
No. HalkyLauncher features a true offline mode — you can launch and play Minecraft without any Microsoft account, Xbox account, or mandatory internet login. It works completely offline.
What is HalkyLauncher? What is it based on?
HalkyLauncher is a modern Minecraft launcher — a fork of Freesm Launcher (which is itself based on Prism Launcher and MultiMC). It inherits all the power of Prism and MultiMC while adding unique features: improved UI, Ely.by skin integration, custom auth servers, and much more.
What operating systems are supported?
HalkyLauncher works on Windows (x64 & ARM64), Linux (x64 & ARM64), and macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon). All major platforms, all for free.
Does HalkyLauncher support Ely.by?
Yes. HalkyLauncher has native Ely.by support built right in — no extra mods or plugins needed. Your custom skins, capes and profile data from Ely.by will show up everywhere in-game automatically.
Can I install mods, modpacks and shaders?
Yes. HalkyLauncher includes a built-in browser for Modrinth and CurseForge — the two largest Minecraft content platforms. Install mods, modpacks, shader packs, and resource packs with one click, directly inside the launcher.
Is this the same as Freesm Launcher or Prism Launcher?
HalkyLauncher is a fork of Freesm Launcher, which is itself a fork of Prism Launcher. Think of it as Prism Launcher → Freesm Launcher → HalkyLauncher. Each step adds improvements. HalkyLauncher focuses on UI polish, offline-first gameplay, Ely.by integration and ease of use.
What makes HalkyLauncher different from other Minecraft launchers?
HalkyLauncher stands out with: true offline mode (no Microsoft login), native Ely.by skin support, custom authentication servers with authlib-injector, integrated mod/modpack browser (Modrinth + CurseForge), smart screenshot clipboard copy, and beautiful modern UI — all completely free and open-source.
About HalkyLauncher
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HalkyLauncher is free, open-source desktop software for Minecraft players who want a flexible way to manage instances and content. It is based on the Freesm Launcher and Prism Launcher codebases and is developed by oleksandr1811.
The project includes offline play, Ely.by skin support, custom authentication servers, multiple game instances, and integrated browsing for mods and modpacks from Modrinth and CurseForge. It supports Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Download builds from the HalkyLauncher GitHub releases, read the support and issue tracker, or join the Discord community.