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Add Modrinth + Prism Launcher / Plugins for Minecraft

Open Qxji opened this issue 1 year ago • 1 comments

Modrinth

  • Modrinth - Open-Source Mod Distribution Platform
  • License: GPL-3.0 / AGPL-3.0
  • Why do you think this helps users privacy?: Alternative to privacy intrusive CurseForge Service
  • Under what section should this service be listed?: Plugins for Minecraft
  • Additional comments / info: Modrinth aims to get the user away from CurseForge, the closed-sourced mod distribution by Overwolf (formerly by Amazon/Twitch). CurseForge had some critique about their licensing for the mods uploaded. Overwolf gives data to third parties (Privacy Policy). Also see this discussion. With CurseForge, the Overwolf app also needs to be run in the background, and it uses telemetry. Overwolf also engaged in anticompetitive behaviour in the past (Source). Note: Modrinth is partially sponsored by Venture Capital (Source).

Prism Launcher

  • Prism Launcher - A custom launcher for Minecraft
  • License: GPL-3.0
  • Why do you think this helps users privacy?: Alternative to privacy intrusive CurseForge Launcher
  • Under what section should this service be listed?: Plugins for Minecraft / Launchers
  • Additional comments / info: Prism Launcher aims to get the user away from CurseForge, the closed-sourced mod distribution by Overwolf (formerly by Amazon/Twitch). CurseForge had some critique about their licensing for the mods uploaded. With CurseForge, the Overwolf app also needs to be run in the background and uses telemetry. Prism Launcher includes downloading both directly from CurseForge and from Modrinth. Also supports modpacks, custom profiles, texture packs, shader packs, and much more. Note: Prism Launcher is the product out of a politically charged controversy. See the Prism Launcher FAQ and their Moving On Statement.

Qxji avatar May 16 '23 10:05 Qxji