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MCreator is only compatable with Windows, MacOS, and Linux Operating Systems.
At this time, it is not possible to install MCreator on ChromeOS (Chromebook) or computers that use other operating systems.
This guide will focus on installing MCreator for the Windows Operating System.
Mods created with MCreator are only compatable with Minecraft Java Edition that have the Forge installed.
This means that you will not be able to install your mod on any version of minecraft based on Bedrock edition. (Phone, XBox, Play Station, Switch, Tablet, etc). Creating mods for these platforms requires a more "hands-on" approach to 'modding' (you need to be able to program in Java)
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MCreator uses the Java to create your mods, but it's probably not installed on your computer yet. You can download the installer HERE
The version that we used in class is 2023.1, you can get that version HERE
You can download the latest version of MCreator HERE
I suggest that you use the default install direcory, even if you plan to host a server for your friends.
C:\\Users\<your user name>\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft
For more help installing MCreator, you can go HERE
Exporting your Workspace means taking the files that you created on one machine, so that you can continue working on a new one.
To get your mods from your School Computer, we need to put it onto your Google Drive
From MCreator select File > Export Workspace To A Sharable Zip (with run dir)
remember where it's being exported, i like to change it to the Downloads directory to make things easier
Login to drive.google.com from the Chrome web browser
From Google Drive select New > File Upload, then select your workspace file
Importing your Workspace means taking the files you've exported and 'installing' them in a new copy of MCreator.
Locate your file in your Google Drive (or wherever you're importing it from)
From MCreator click File > Import Workspace From Shareable ZIP, select your file
Your Files are there, but they're not ready to continue working on yet. (notice how all their thumbnails are 'weird')
In MCreator select Build & Run > Regenerate Code & Build.
MCreator will do it's thing and when it's done, BAM you're ready to continue work on your mod.
Install the Minecraft Launcher from the Microsoft Store app.
Forge is what allows Minecraft to understand the "weird" things you're mod is trying to do to "Vanilla" minecraft.
you can get it HERE. This is a link to 1.20.1; the version we used in class. make sure your MInecraft Version & Forge Version, etc are all the same.
The version of forge you use MUST match the version of Minecraft
The directory your mods are in is hidden by default in windows (most people aren't developers after all)
to reveal the hidden folders.
open the File Explorer
select View > Show > Hidden Items
more help HERE
Now that your mod is complete (for now) it's time to install it.
Luckily, all the hard work is done
From MCreator click 'Export for Distribution' (the upper-right-most button) in MCreator, keep note of where the file is being created.
LAST STEP!
Finally move your ModName.jar file into the 'mods' folder and restart Minecraft from the launcher
Time To Play!
playing your mods with friends will take a bit more work.
1. export your mod for distribution from MCreator
remember the file location
2. make sure the machine you're playing on has Java, Minecraft & Forge installed
3. move your mod to C:\\Users\<your user name>\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\mods
if you don't see the AppData Folder, it's being hidden from you by windows
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if you don't see the "mods" folder, you probably haven't installed Forge.
some versions of forge won't create the folder for you, simply create the folder and name it exactly 'mods' and put your mod inside. Forge & Minecraft will handle the rest.
you'll need both a 'Minecraft Client' & a 'Minecraft Server' to play with friends.
there are plenty of online services that can host a Minecraft Server. You'll want your parents to help you do some Googling to learn more about those.
TODO
LAN 'client' Servers
Servers on the same WIFI as all Clients
Servers that are available from anywhere
Windows will probably prompt you to grant any firewall permissions, making this easy for most. However, if you're working in a network that has more strict firewall rules, you'll need to whitelist the following domains.
TODO
13.107.246.71
mcreator.net
libraries.minecraft.net
mojang.com
minecraftforge.net
resources.download.minecraft.net