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LegacyLauncher

A custom launcher for Minecraft Legacy Console Edition.

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Features

  • Minecraft-style GUI: Authentic pixelated interface with Minecraft font and styling
  • Automatic Updates: Fetches latest releases from GitHub repositories
  • Cross-platform Support: Works on Windows and Linux
  • Profiles: Save your username and track playtime
  • Custom Launch Options: Configure IP, port, and server mode

Installation

From Source

  1. Clone or download this repository
  2. Install dependencies:
    npm install
    
  3. Run the launcher:
    npm start
    

Building

Linux AppImage

npm run dist

Windows Installer

npm run dist:win

Configuration

Repository Source

By default, the launcher fetches releases from smartcmd/MinecraftConsoles. You can change this in the Options menu.

Launch Options

  • GitHub Repository: Source repository for game releases
  • Client Executable: Name of the executable file (default: Minecraft.Client.exe)
  • Compatibility Layer: For Linux users - choose between direct execution, Wine, or Proton
  • Connect/Bind IP: Optional IP address for multiplayer
  • Port: Optional port number
  • Server Mode: Launch as headless server

Profile Settings

  • Username: Your in-game player name
  • Playtime Tracking: Automatically tracks total playtime

System Requirements

  • Windows: Direct execution of Windows executables
  • Linux: Wine or Proton for running Windows executables
  • Internet: Required for downloading game updates

Compatibility Layers (Linux)

The launcher supports several compatibility options for Linux:

  • Direct: Run native Linux executables (if available)
  • Wine: Wine compatibility layer
  • Proton: Steam's Proton compatibility layer

Dependencies

  • Electron: Cross-platform desktop app framework
  • discord-rpc: Discord Rich Presence integration
  • extract-zip: ZIP archive extraction
  • Tailwind CSS: UI styling (via CDN)

Assets

Development

The launcher is built with:

  • Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Backend: Electron with Node.js
  • Styling: Custom CSS with Minecraft theme + Tailwind CSS
  • Build: Electron Builder

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  1. Repository not found: Check the repository name in Options
  2. Executable not found: Verify the executable name matches the downloaded file
  3. Launch failures: Try different compatibility layers on Linux
  4. Discord RPC issues: Ensure Discord is running and RPC is enabled

Linux Specific

  • Install Wine: sudo apt install wine (Ubuntu/Debian)
  • For Proton: Requires Steam installation
  • AppImage permissions: chmod +x LegacyLauncher-*.AppImage

Contributing

Feel free to submit issues and pull requests for improvements.

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