Where to Download HMCL and Find Its Documentation and Source Code

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HMCL (Hello Minecraft! Launcher) is distributed through its official site at hmcl.huangyuhui.net, which links to a download page, documentation, an about page, and the GitHub repository. Use the official site as your starting point for downloads and docs, and the GitHub repo for source code, suggestions, and bug reports.

Official Entry Points

The site's navigation exposes four main destinations:

Destination What it's for
下载 (Download) Getting the launcher itself
文档 (Documentation) Usage and reference material
关于 (About) Project background and history
GitHub Source code, suggestions, and issue reporting

The site footer also carries copyright and ICP filing information (© 2025 huangyuhui, 粤 ICP 备 18071565 号), which you can use to confirm you're on the official domain rather than a mirror.

Downloading HMCL

Go to the 下载 page from the top navigation. The download page is the intended channel for obtaining the launcher; the site does not document alternate distribution methods, so treat the official page as the primary source.

Documentation

The 文档 page holds the project's usage documentation. If you're new to HMCL, this is where to look before troubleshooting on your own.

Source Code and Feedback

HMCL is open source under the GPLv3 license. The site states the project has been running since 2015 and has received support from at least 110 contributors. The GitHub link in the navigation leads to the repository, where you can:

  • Read the source code
  • Submit suggestions
  • Report problems

Confirming You're on the Official Site

Because launcher downloads are a common target for impersonation, check two things:

  1. The hostname is hmcl.huangyuhui.net.
  2. The footer shows the copyright and filing numbers listed above.

If either is missing, you're likely on a third-party mirror.

What the Launcher Itself Offers

For context on what you're downloading, the site highlights:

  • Multi-system support — the launcher is cross-platform.
  • Modpack import — supports Curse, MultiMC, and Modrinth modpacks.
  • Game creation with loaders — Fabric, Forge, LiteLoader, OptiFine, Quilt, and NeoForge.
  • Modpack export — HMCL, MultiMC, and MCBBS formats.
  • Theming — multiple color schemes and custom background images.
  • 12 years of history and a redesigned interface.

These features are described on the official site; the download, documentation, and GitHub links above are where you act on them.