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ChunkCompass

Free#27 of 35 in Minecraft Seed Finders

ChunkCompass: A focused Windows map tool for exploring seeds and exporting waypoint data. Ranked #27 of 35 in Minecraft Seed Finders by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: Open source; best for desktop users needing maps and waypoint exports.

6.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.4 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Desktop users needing maps and waypoint exports
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Maps biomes, terrain, and structures across three dimensions
- Custom waypoints support categories, colors, notes, and coordinates
- Exports waypoint data to CSV or Markdown
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only desktop availability
- Uses an application-specific MSF map format
- Edition support is not identified

Our verdict on ChunkCompass

ChunkCompass is a Windows desktop application for exploring Minecraft seeds on a pannable, zoomable coordinate map. It is aimed at players who want to inspect Overworld, Nether, and End regions, search for biomes or structures, and mark locations for later reference. The map combines toggleable biome rendering, biome highlighting, approximate terrain shading, and selectable structure types. Users can enter a seed and Minecraft version, then switch between dimensions while working with the map.

Its strongest practical feature set centers on map organization. Custom waypoints can include coordinates, categories, colors, and notes, while world-area caching supports revisiting previously viewed regions. Maps can be saved and loaded in the JSON-based MSF format, and waypoint data can be exported to CSV or Markdown. Those options make ChunkCompass a good fit for desktop users who want to preserve map work or move waypoint information into other tools and documents.

ChunkCompass is distributed as either a portable executable or a Windows installer, and its source is available under the MIT license. The published feature set covers terrain analysis, biome search, structure search, and map preview, with no AI features. It is a strong choice for users who want a focused desktop seed-mapping workflow with waypoint exports. Users looking for broader platform availability or a tool explicitly organized around a different Minecraft edition should consider alternatives that match those requirements.

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ChunkCompass pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

ChunkCompass fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Edition support	Not verified
Terrain analysis	Yes
Biome search	Yes
Structure search	Yes
Spawn filters	Not verified
Map preview	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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