McpeTool review

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

McpeTool is a free, open-source command-line tool for technically proficient Minecraft Bedrock users and developers working directly with world files. It reads and writes Bedrock world directories offline, reads and replaces level.dat, and works with the modified LevelDB world store. Entity parameters can be changed through database records, making the tool suited to precise data-level editing rather than visual world design. Its supported data handling includes Minecraft Bedrock world directories, LevelDB, level.dat, NBT JSON, YAML, base64, binary, and hexadecimal formats.

The standout feature is direct LevelDB record control. McpeTool can list world-store keys, then get, put, and delete key/value records. That gives developers a practical way to inspect and modify stored world data while choosing representations such as JSON, YAML, base64, binary, or hexadecimal. The local HTTP REST API extends the same database-oriented workflow beyond the command line, which may fit scripts, local utilities, or development tools that need programmatic access to Bedrock data. This focus makes McpeTool more suitable for structured data work than for terrain or region editing.

McpeTool’s main trade-off is its narrow, technical scope. It is centered on Bedrock world directories, LevelDB, level.dat, and entity records, with no region or terrain tools identified in its positioning. The project is also described as a work in progress, and its guidance to back up worlds before modification is important for anyone handling live saves. Developers who want offline database access, automation, or record-level entity changes should consider it; users seeking a visual editor or broader terrain-focused workflow should choose a different type of tool.

McpeTool pros and cons

• Where it wins
  • Edits Bedrock worlds offline, including level.dat and LevelDB records
  • Handles JSON, YAML, base64, binary, and hexadecimal data
  • Includes a local HTTP REST API for database access
• Where it doesn't
  • Focused on Bedrock Edition rather than broader Minecraft edition support
  • Requires technical comfort with world files, databases, and command-line tools
  • The project is a work in progress and calls for world backups

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