Shard Launcher Thomas Marchand

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Use this command to install Shard Launcher:

winget install --id=Th0rgal.ShardLauncher -e

Shard Launcher is a minimal, clean CLI-first Minecraft launcher designed to prioritize stability, reproducibility, and low duplication. It leverages content-addressed storage to eliminate duplicate files across profiles, ensuring efficient use of disk space.

Key Features:

Save Disk Space: Mods are stored once by SHA-256 hash and shared across profiles, reducing redundancy and freeing up drive space.
Reproducible Profiles: Your setup is defined in a JSON file, enabling version control, sharing, and restoration with predictable results.
Fast & Lightweight: Built in Rust with Tauri, it offers responsive UI and predictable behavior without hidden database state.
No Hidden State: Data is stored as plain JSON on disk, ensuring transparency and no mystery files.
CLI-First: Every feature can be accessed from the command line, allowing scripting, automation, and integration into workflows.

Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for Minecraft players who manage multiple modded profiles using platforms like CurseForge, Fabric, Forge, or Modrinth. Shard Launcher helps users achieve reproducible, scriptable, and lightweight profile management while minimizing storage overhead. It is open source with no telemetry or launcher account requirements, ensuring full control over your data.

Install via winget for a seamless experience.