Tutorial

HeroOS

A from-scratch operating system built as a genuine alternative to Windows.

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Install HeroOS #

Open HeroOS from the platform it targets — it is not a Minecraft mod, so the generic install guide below doesn't apply (see its product page for what it runs on).

  1. HeroOS is in development — there is no public build to install yet.
  2. Follow the roadmap to track keyboard, mouse, and user-mode progress.
  3. Join the community to get early milestones as they open up.

Folder locations by platform #

Platformmods / resourcepacks folderconfig folder
Windows%appdata%\.minecraft\mods · \resourcepacks%appdata%\.minecraft\config
macOS~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/mods~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/config
Linux~/.minecraft/mods · ~/.minecraft/resourcepacks~/.minecraft/config

MultiMC / Prism users: these folders live inside Instances/<instance>/.minecraft/.

Configure #

Settings live in the config folder (JSON5 files you can edit by hand) and, where available, in the in-game settings screen the mod adds. The exact keys and keybinds are listed in the documentation and the FAQ below.

Tips for HeroOS #

  • Keep HeroOS on the version range shown on its product page.
  • If it doesn't load, confirm the JAR is in the right mods folder for the launcher and version you chose.
  • Bedrock Edition, mobile, and console can't run Java Edition mods or packs — for a port or custom variant, request a commission.

HeroOS FAQ #

Is HeroOS a Minecraft mod?
No — it is a standalone operating system written in Rust.
Can I run it on my PC?
Not yet. It runs in an emulator today; real-hardware support is a v1.0 goal.
Will it really replace Windows?
That is the long-term vision — an honest, milestone-by-milestone path.
Can I download a build?
Not yet. There are no public builds until later milestones are reached.
Still stuck? Open a guided request — every message is tagged and answered from support@herostudios.dev. Always include your Minecraft version and product version.