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Shard Launcher

by Thomas Marchandv0.1.16

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A minimal, content-addressed Minecraft launcher

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Th0rgal.ShardLauncher --exact --version 0.1.16

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Shard Launcher

Shard Launcher uses MSI. The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64)
msiexec.exe /i shard-launcher-windows-x64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Shard Launcher →

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About

Shard is a minimal, clean, CLI-first Minecraft launcher focused on stability,

reproducibility, and low duplication. It uses content-addressed storage to

deduplicate mods and resource packs across profiles.

Installers · v0.1.16

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64MSI-Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Shard Launcher.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Shard Launcher on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Th0rgal.ShardLauncher --exact --version 0.1.16. winget downloads the installer from Thomas Marchand and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Shard Launcher silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Th0rgal.ShardLauncher --exact 0.1.16 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for Shard Launcher?
Shard Launcher uses MSI. Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i shard-launcher-windows-x64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.
How do I uninstall Shard Launcher via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Th0rgal.ShardLauncher --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Shard Launcher's Apps & Features entry.
Is Shard Launcher free?
Shard Launcher is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://shard.thomas.md) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Shard Launcher work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Shard Launcher directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Shard Launcher up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Th0rgal.ShardLauncher --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 4 versions of Shard Launcher from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 0.1.16latest
  • 0.1.14
  • 0.1.13
  • 0.1.9