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MeshMC Update 7.8.0, now available

Published on April 20, 2026 • MeshMC

Highlights

  • Major feature expansion across CLI, plugins, and Linux integration
  • First-class Wayland support for better modern Linux compatibility
  • New Filelink plugin enabling cross-instance file linking and desktop shortcut creation
  • Improved distribution readiness with enhanced metainfo, branding, and Flathub presence

Changelog

Added

  • CLI support for instance management and export functionality
  • Filelink plugin for desktop shortcut creation and cross-instance file linking
  • Wayland support for instance window management and improved Linux environment handling
  • Callback-based action registration system for instance toolbar
  • GA4 Measurement Protocol support with new API secret and measurement ID
  • Branding colors for light and dark themes in metainfo.xml
  • SVG asset for MeshMC graphical resources
  • Documentation for Environment Variables and Application Settings APIs
  • Snapshot management system via GenerateLatestJsonCommand and SnapshotService
  • mmcmodules inclusion in Windows installer

Changed

  • Updated metainfo with new features, screenshots, and licensing information
  • Refactored dialog window modality and improved layout constraints
  • Reformatted minecraft subdirectory structure
  • Replaced zlib with zlib-ng in Arch installation script
  • Improved Linux environment handling and integration details

Fixed

  • Removed internal visibility check for zlib symbols to resolve LTO incompatibility issues

Removed

  • Internal zlib symbol visibility enforcement (due to incompatibility with LTO)