Eaglercraft 1.12.2 is an ongoing project to port Minecraft 1.12.2 to the web, allowing it to run in a browser via JavaScript and WebAssembly. While several GitHub repositories host different versions and forks, the primary development is generally credited to PeytonPlayz585 for the core 1.12.2 version, while original Eaglercraft creator lax1dude maintains related server and archive repositories. Current Development Status
Yes, if you download directly from the official GitHub repository or its verified forks. The files are open-source, meaning thousands of developers have audited the code. Avoid any site asking you to download an .exe file or to disable antivirus. Eaglercraft is purely client-side JavaScript/HTML.
Paper/Server Implementation: EaglercraftX-1.12-Server - If you are looking for the "Paper" aspect, Eaglercraft typically uses a BungeeCord/Velocity gateway to connect web clients to a standard Minecraft 1.12.2 server (like PaperMC).
alexander-datskov/1.12-eaglercraftx: A performance-focused fork optimized for efficiency on low-end hardware.
: Many GitHub forks now support Progressive Web App (PWA) functionality, allowing you to "install" the game to your desktop or taskbar for offline-like access. Finding the Best Version