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MCreator

Free#22 of 23 in Java IDEsMinecraft Mod Development Tools Minecraft Add-on Editors

MCreator: A focused Minecraft creation tool, not a general-purpose Java IDE. Ranked #22 of 23 in Java IDEs by our editors (5.9/10); pricing: Open source; best for minecraft Java mod creators.

5.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.9 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Minecraft Java mod creators
Paid from
Free
Supported operating systems
Windows, macOS, Linux
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports Minecraft Java mods and Bedrock add-ons
- Combines visual programming with an integrated code editor
- Builds and exports projects through Gradle on three desktop OSes
Where it doesn't
- Its focus is limited to Minecraft-related content creation
- It is not designed as a general-purpose Java IDE
- The product is distributed as desktop software for Windows, macOS, and Linux

Our verdict on MCreator

MCreator is open-source desktop software for creating Minecraft Java Edition mods, Bedrock Edition add-ons, resource packs, and data packs. It is aimed at Minecraft players, aspiring mod developers, educators, online classes, and STEM workshops. The interface combines visual graphical programming with an integrated code editor, giving users more than one way to create content. Pylo maintains the project, which is distributed for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

For Minecraft-focused workflows, MCreator brings several relevant tools into one desktop application. Users can create Java Edition mods and Bedrock Edition add-ons, work on resource packs and data packs, and build and export projects through Gradle. Plugin-based extensibility adds a way to extend the software beyond its built-in functionality. This combination suits creators who want visual tooling alongside access to code, particularly when the goal is to produce Minecraft content rather than develop unrelated Java applications.

Its main trade-off is specialization. MCreator is a strong fit for Minecraft content creation, but that focus makes it a weak choice for general Java development, where a broader-purpose IDE would be more appropriate. The product also stays within a desktop workflow, with support for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Choose MCreator if Minecraft Java or Bedrock creation is the central requirement and visual tools, code editing, Gradle building, and plugin extensibility are useful. Choose an alternative if you need an IDE centered on general Java projects instead of Minecraft-specific creation.

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MCreator pricing

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

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MCreator fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Supported operating systems	Windows, macOS, Linux
Spring support	Not verified
Jakarta EE support	Not verified
JavaFX support	Not verified
Remote development	Not verified
Database tools	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	mcreator.net
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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