Eaglercraft-client-selector May 2026

Eaglercraft Client Selector is a lightweight, browser-based tool that allows players to easily switch between multiple custom Eaglercraft clients (e.g., Cracked, OptiFine, PvP, 1.8, 1.12, etc.) without reloading the page or juggling multiple bookmarks.

eaglercraft-client-selector/
├── index.html          # Main selector UI
├── style.css           # Styling (optional)
├── selector.js         # Client switching logic
├── clients.json        # List of client URLs & metadata
└── assets/             # Icons, backgrounds, etc.

This is the most common support ticket. You open the selector, but the client window stays white or black.

Fix 1: CORS Policy (Cross-Origin Issues) Because you are loading local HTML files from your hard drive, the browser blocks file:// protocols from accessing other file:// protocols. eaglercraft-client-selector

Fix 2: The "Reserved Client" Bug Some clients (like EaglercraftX 1.8.8) use a lot of memory. If your selector tries to pre-load three clients at once, you will hit the browser's memory limit (usually 2GB).

Fix 3: WebGL Context Loss Switching clients rapidly can crash the WebGL renderer. eaglercraft-client-selector/ ├── index

Many community websites have already packaged a selector. These are usually found on GitHub Pages or Replit.

Pros: No setup required. Cons: Relies on the host’s uptime; may have ads or outdated clients. This is the most common support ticket

You might wonder, "I only play one version. Why do I need a selector?" Here are four compelling reasons:

Best for: Power users and offline play. The OML is a standalone HTML file that uses iframe embedding and localStorage bridging. It supports up to 5 clients simultaneously. You can dock the selector to the side of your screen and switch clients with a single click. It also includes a built-in "Proxy Bypass" for school networks.