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One deduplicated library. Scriptable workflows.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003eOpen source. Built in Rust with Tauri.\u003c/em\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https://github.com/Th0rgal/shard/blob/master/LICENSE\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://img.shields.io/badge/license-MIT-blue.svg\" alt=\"MIT License\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https://github.com/Th0rgal/shard\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://img.shields.io/badge/built%20with-Rust%20%2B%20Tauri-orange.svg\" alt=\"Built with Rust + Tauri\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https://github.com/Th0rgal/shard/releases\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/Th0rgal/shard?include_prereleases\" alt=\"Release\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"#what-is-shard\"\u003eWhat is Shard?\u003c/a\u003e •\n  \u003ca href=\"#why-shard\"\u003eWhy Shard?\u003c/a\u003e •\n  \u003ca href=\"#installation\"\u003eInstallation\u003c/a\u003e •\n  \u003ca href=\"#quick-start\"\u003eQuick Start\u003c/a\u003e •\n  \u003ca href=\"#commands\"\u003eCommands\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"screenshot.webp\" alt=\"Shard Launcher - Profile Overview\" width=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n---\n\n## What is Shard?\n\nShard is an open-source Minecraft launcher with a global deduplicated library and declarative profiles (plain JSON). It materializes clean instances from a single source of truth, integrates with Modrinth and CurseForge, and supports scriptable workflows via a CLI, while providing a polished desktop experience. Built in Rust with Tauri for a fast, lightweight app.\n\n**Define profiles in plain JSON, install content from Modrinth/CurseForge, and launch clean instances without duplicating the same mods across every pack.**\n\n## Why Shard?\n\n### Save Disk Space\n\nInstall the same mod in 10 profiles, it's stored once. Shard uses a SHA-256 content-addressed store, so identical files are never duplicated. No more 50GB of redundant mod copies eating up your drive.\n\n### Reproducible Profiles\n\nYour entire setup is a single JSON file. Version control it with Git, share it with friends, diff changes between versions, restore it anytime. Profiles are declarative: the launcher materializes clean instances on demand.\n\n### No Hidden State\n\nPlain JSON on disk. Predictable directory layout. Fully inspectable (no magic sync, no mystery database files, no state you can't see). If something breaks, you can debug it yourself.\n\n### Fast \u0026 Lightweight\n\nA polished desktop UI for everyday play, backed by a serious CLI for scripting. Built in Rust with Tauri for minimal resource usage, responsive behavior, and fast startup.\n\n### Open Source \u0026 Private\n\nInspect every line of code, contribute, or fork. No telemetry, no launcher account required. Your data stays local. Works offline after initial setup.\n\n### Features\n\n| Feature | What it means for you |\n|---------|----------------------|\n| **Content-Addressed Store** | Mods stored once by hash, shared across all profiles |\n| **Declarative Profiles** | JSON manifests you can version control and share |\n| **Multi-Account** | Switch Microsoft accounts instantly with secure token storage |\n| **Modrinth + CurseForge** | Search and install from both platforms in-app |\n| **All Mod Loaders** | Fabric, Forge, Quilt, NeoForge with automatic version resolution |\n| **CLI + Desktop** | Full-featured CLI for automation, polished UI for daily use |\n\n## Installation\n\n### Download\n\nGet the latest release from the [download page](https://shard.thomas.md/download).\n\n- **macOS**: `.dmg` installer\n- **Windows**: `.msi` installer\n- **Linux**: `.AppImage` or `.deb` package\n\n### Build from Source\n\n**Prerequisites:**\n- Rust 1.75+ ([rustup.rs](https://rustup.rs))\n- Bun or Node.js 18+\n- Platform tools: Xcode CLI (macOS), `build-essential` + GTK/WebKit dev libs (Linux), VS Build Tools (Windows)\n\n```bash\n# Clone and build\ngit clone https://github.com/Th0rgal/shard.git\ncd shard\n\n# CLI only\ncd launcher \u0026\u0026 cargo build --release\n# Binary: target/release/shard\n\n# Desktop app\ncd desktop \u0026\u0026 bun install \u0026\u0026 cargo tauri build\n# Bundle: desktop/src-tauri/target/release/bundle/\n```\n\n## Quick Start\n\n```bash\n# Add your Microsoft account\nshard account add\n\n# Create a Fabric 1.21.4 profile\nshard profile create my-profile --mc 1.21.4 --loader fabric\n\n# Add a mod from Modrinth\nshard mod add my-profile sodium\n\n# Launch\nshard launch my-profile\n```\n\n## Commands\n\n### Profiles\n```bash\nshard list                                    # List all profiles\nshard profile create \u003cid\u003e --mc \u003cversion\u003e      # Create profile\nshard profile create \u003cid\u003e --mc 1.21.4 --loader fabric\nshard profile clone \u003csrc\u003e \u003cdst\u003e               # Clone profile\nshard profile show \u003cid\u003e                       # Show profile details\nshard profile diff \u003ca\u003e \u003cb\u003e                    # Compare profiles\n```\n\n### Content\n```bash\nshard mod add \u003cprofile\u003e \u003cfile|url|slug\u003e       # Add mod\nshard mod remove \u003cprofile\u003e \u003cname|hash\u003e        # Remove mod\nshard mod list \u003cprofile\u003e                      # List mods\n\nshard resourcepack add \u003cprofile\u003e \u003cinput\u003e      # Add resourcepack\nshard shaderpack add \u003cprofile\u003e \u003cinput\u003e        # Add shaderpack\n```\n\n### Store\n```bash\nshard store search \u003cquery\u003e                    # Search Modrinth + CurseForge\nshard store search \u003cquery\u003e --platform modrinth\nshard store info \u003cplatform\u003e \u003cproject-id\u003e      # Project details\nshard store install \u003cprofile\u003e \u003cplatform\u003e \u003cproject-id\u003e\n```\n\n### Accounts\n```bash\nshard account add                             # Add Microsoft account\nshard account list                            # List accounts\nshard account use \u003cusername\u003e                  # Set active account\nshard account remove \u003cusername\u003e               # Remove account\n```\n\n### Launch\n```bash\nshard launch \u003cprofile\u003e                        # Launch game\nshard launch \u003cprofile\u003e --account \u003cusername\u003e   # Launch with specific account\nshard launch \u003cprofile\u003e --prepare-only         # Prepare without launching\n```\n\n## Architecture\n\nShard treats your game setup like code: **declarative**, **reproducible**, and **efficient**.\n\n| Principle | Implementation |\n|-----------|----------------|\n| **Single source of truth** | Profiles are JSON manifests. Instances are derived artifacts, regenerated on demand. |\n| **Deduplication** | SHA-256 content-addressed store. One file, infinite profiles. |\n| **No magic** | Plain JSON on disk. Predictable layout. Fully inspectable state. |\n| **Modular** | Auth, Minecraft data, and profiles are isolated. Swap or extend without breaking everything. |\n| **CLI-first** | Every feature works from the command line. Script it, automate it, pipe it. |\n\n## Data Layout\n\n```\n~/.shard/\n├── store/                    # Content-addressed storage\n│   ├── mods/sha256/\n│   ├── resourcepacks/sha256/\n│   └── shaderpacks/sha256/\n├── profiles/                 # Profile manifests\n│   └── \u003cid\u003e/profile.json\n├── instances/                # Materialized game directories\n├── minecraft/                # Versions, libraries, assets\n├── accounts.json             # Account tokens (keep private)\n└── config.json               # Launcher settings\n```\n\n## Configuration\n\nShard uses Microsoft OAuth for authentication. Set your client credentials via environment or config:\n\n```bash\n# Environment variables\nexport SHARD_MS_CLIENT_ID=\"your-client-id\"\nexport SHARD_MS_CLIENT_SECRET=\"your-client-secret\"  # if required\n\n# Or via CLI\nshard config set-client-id \u003cyour-client-id\u003e\n```\n\nFor CurseForge API access:\n```bash\nexport SHARD_CURSEFORGE_API_KEY=\"your-api-key\"\n```\n\n## License\n\nMIT\n\n---\n\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\n  \u003csub\u003eBuilt by \u003ca href=\"https://thomas.md\"\u003e@Th0rgal\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/sub\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003csub\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https://oraxen.com\"\u003eOraxen\u003c/a\u003e •\n    \u003ca href=\"https://hackedserver.org\"\u003eHackedServer\u003c/a\u003e •\n    \u003ca href=\"https://asyncanticheat.com\"\u003eAsyncAntiCheat\u003c/a\u003e\n  \u003c/sub\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fth0rgal%2Fshard","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fth0rgal%2Fshard","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fth0rgal%2Fshard/lists"}