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runelite · v2.8.0
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8.0
Client for Old School RuneScape
brew install --cask runelite 57
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (BSD-2-Clause) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v2.8.02mo ago2.7.7→2.8.0
Review
Mar 10, 2026RuneLite is an open-source client for Old School RuneScape offering enhanced performance, customization options, and plugin support, making it a popular choice among players seeking a better gaming experience than the official client.
Provides a client for playing Old School RuneScape with additional features and optimizations.
Maturity: The project is actively maintained with a moderate community following and regular updates.
Community: Hacker News discussions indicate positive reception, highlighting its open-source nature and performance improvements.
Pros
- + Open-source and customizable gaming experience
- + Enhanced performance and features compared to the official client
- + Active developer community with regular updates
Cons
- - No auto-update feature requiring manual checks
- - Java-based, which may impact performance on some systems
Community Mentions
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