Short answer
To install minecraft-launcher on Omarchy, open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add minecraft-launcher. It is a 1.1 MB download (3 MB installed), version 1:2.1.3-3, licensed custom. Official Minecraft Launcher. Launcher is free; playing requires buying Minecraft (one-time) or an Xbox Game Pass subscription, after a ~100-minute free trial.
Install minecraft-launcher on Omarchy
The official Minecraft Launcher is the app Mojang provides for installing, updating, and launching Minecraft: Java Edition (and linking to Bedrock Edition) on your computer. You sign in with a Microsoft account, choose a game version and modpack profile, and the launcher handles downloading and keeping the game up to date. The launcher itself is free to use, but playing the full game requires either owning Minecraft or an active Xbox Game Pass subscription; a short free trial (about 100 minutes) is available without a purchase.
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- Open a terminal.
- Run the install command:
omarchy pkg add minecraft-launcher - Check it landed. Pacman should list version 1:2.1.3-3:
pacman -Qi minecraft-launcher
Open and use minecraft-launcher
minecraft-launcher is a desktop app. Press Super + Space to open the launcher and search for it. If it does not show up by name, list the desktop entries the package installed:
pacman -Ql minecraft-launcher | grep applicationsminecraft-launcher requirements and compatibility
- A free Microsoft account to sign in
- A Minecraft purchase or Xbox Game Pass subscription to play beyond the free trial
- Network access to download the game and verify your account
Dependencies Omarchy installs for you
gtk3gcc-libszliblibgpg-error
Pricing and license
Launcher is free; playing requires buying Minecraft (one-time) or an Xbox Game Pass subscription, after a ~100-minute free trial. License: custom.
Uninstall minecraft-launcher
omarchy pkg drop minecraft-launcherminecraft-launcher package facts
| Package | minecraft-launcher |
|---|---|
| Version | 1:2.1.3-3 |
| Category | Gaming & Emulation |
| License | custom |
| Download | 1.1 MB |
| Installed size | 3 MB |
| Built | 2025-11-21 |
| Pricing | Launcher is free; playing requires buying Minecraft (one-time) or an Xbox Game Pass subscription, after a ~100-minute free trial |
| Made by | Mojang Studios |
Frequently asked questions
How do I install minecraft-launcher on Omarchy?
Open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add minecraft-launcher. The download is 1.1 MB and it takes 3 MB once installed. Omarchy pulls in any dependencies automatically.
Is minecraft-launcher free?
Launcher is free; playing requires buying Minecraft (one-time) or an Xbox Game Pass subscription, after a ~100-minute free trial. The package is licensed custom.
How do I uninstall minecraft-launcher?
Run omarchy pkg drop minecraft-launcher. It removes the package from your system.
What does minecraft-launcher depend on?
The package declares 4 dependencies: gtk3, gcc-libs, zlib, libgpg-error. Omarchy installs them for you.
Is minecraft-launcher a desktop app?
Yes. Open the launcher with Super + Space and search for minecraft-launcher.
Is minecraft-launcher in the official Omarchy repo?
Yes. It is published as minecraft-launcher (version 1:2.1.3-3) in the official Omarchy package repository. Mojang Studios makes it. Project site: https://mojang.com/. This site is unofficial: an independent community project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Omacom or David Heinemeier Hansson. Built with David's blessing.