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ArtCraft Launcher: Safe Install Guide for the Crafting Apps Suite
TL;DR: ArtCraft Launcher (craft-launcher) installs and updates the Crafting Apps suite from one place. Get it from official GitHub releases or getartcraft.com/apps— not from random mirrors. The launcher is early alpha, dual-licensed MIT or Apache-2.0.
ArtCraft Launcher (craft-launcher) installs and updates the Crafting Apps suite; get it from official GitHub releases or getartcraft.com — not from random mirrors. This page is an independent navigation guide; not affiliated with the ArtCraft team or Adobe.
Official Launcher v0.5.1 releaseGitHub storytold/craft-launcherFull download safety guide
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What the Launcher does
Each Crafting App ships its own installers. The Launcher lists the suite, shows which apps you already have, installs the matching package for your OS/CPU, checks SHA-256 sums from the release, and notifies you when updates appear. It can live in the menu bar or system tray (native egui — not Electron).
| Topic | Fact (sourced) |
|---|---|
| Official repo | github.com/storytold/craft-launcher |
| Latest checked release | v0.5.1 (18 October 2026) |
| Status | Early alpha (README status note) |
| License | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| Suite apps | PhotoCraft, FigCraft, FilmCraft, LightCraft, VectorCraft, PdfCraft, EffectCraft, DesignCraft, WordCraft, SoundCraft, DeckCraft, CADCraft, GridCraft |
Launcher vs single-app installers
| Path | Best for | Updates | Checksums |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArtCraft Launcher | Installing or keeping several Crafting Apps | Central update prompts for the suite | Uses release SHA-256 sums |
| Single-app package | Trying one app only (e.g. PhotoCraft or FilmCraft) | Manual — re-check that app's Releases page | Per-app SHA256SUMS when published |
Standalone packages still live on each product page — for example FigCraft, PhotoCraft, and FilmCraft. The Launcher is the simplest way to keep the whole suite current.
Safe download steps
- Open getartcraft.com/apps or the latest craft-launcher release on GitHub (storytold/craft-launcher).
- Confirm the publisher is the storytold org and the tag matches the release you expect (checked: v0.5.1).
- Pick the asset for your OS (MSI / DMG / AppImage / deb / rpm / Flatpak / portable zip).
- Verify against the release
SHA256SUMS.txtwhen possible. - Install, then use the Launcher to add PhotoCraft, FigCraft, FilmCraft and other apps.
Risks: mirrors and “cracked” launchers
- Do not download a “cracked Launcher” or premium unlock pack. The suite is free — those packages add risk with no benefit.
- Skip third-party mirrors that only rehost installers. Prefer getartcraft.com and github.com/storytold only.
- This site hosts no binaries. We only link official downloads. For the broader safety checklist see the ArtCraft download guide.
Related guides
- ArtCraft MCP setup (official CLI vs community APIs)
- FilmCraft safe download
- What is ArtCraft?
- Download ArtCraft safely
FAQ
What is ArtCraft Launcher?
ArtCraft Launcher (GitHub: storytold/craft-launcher) is a small native Rust app that installs, updates and opens the Crafting Apps suite — PhotoCraft, FigCraft, FilmCraft and the other Craft apps. It picks the right build for your OS and CPU and verifies SHA-256 checksums.
Where is the official ArtCraft Launcher download?
Use the latest GitHub release for storytold/craft-launcher (checked: v0.5.1, published 18 October 2026) or the Crafting Apps section on getartcraft.com/apps. Skip random mirrors and “cracked launcher” sites — the suite is free and open source.
Is ArtCraft Launcher free? Is there a cracked version?
The launcher and Crafting Apps are free (MIT or Apache-2.0). There is nothing to crack. Any “premium unlocked” or cracked launcher package is unsafe and unnecessary.
Can the Launcher update FilmCraft, PhotoCraft and FigCraft?
Yes. After you install the Launcher, use it to add and update suite apps including PhotoCraft, FigCraft and FilmCraft. Standalone installers on each app page still work if you prefer one app only.
Is this site the official ArtCraft documentation?
No. Open Creative Apps is an independent navigation guide. We are not affiliated with the ArtCraft / storytold team or Adobe Inc. Prefer getartcraft.com and official GitHub repos for authoritative files.
Which platforms does the Launcher support?
Release assets for v0.5.1 include Windows (x64, x86, ARM64; MSI and portable), a universal macOS DMG, Linux (AppImage, deb, rpm, Flatpak, tar.gz on x86_64/aarch64 plus riscv64 packages), FreeBSD, a web catalog build, and SHA256SUMS.txt.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from the pages below, checked on 26 October 2026.