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Minecraft resources and references
Trusted links we use ourselves, sorted by what you are trying to do. Everything opens in a new tab.
Official sources
Straight from Mojang and Microsoft: news, changelogs, rules and bug reports.
Minecraft.net
Official site with news, downloads and update announcements.
www.minecraft.net
Minecraft Feedback
Suggest features and read official help articles.
feedback.minecraft.net
Mojang Bug Tracker
Search and report bugs for Java and Bedrock.
bugs.mojang.com
Usage Guidelines
Rules for using the Minecraft name and assets in your content.
www.minecraft.net
Minecraft EULA
The end user license, including server monetization rules.
www.minecraft.net
Bedrock Creator Docs
Microsoft documentation for add-ons, scripting and commands.
learn.microsoft.com
Wikis and game data
Community-maintained references for every block, mob, recipe and mechanic.
Minecraft Wiki
The most complete community reference for both editions.
minecraft.wiki
Java Edition version history
Every Java release with change details.
minecraft.wiki
Commands reference
Full syntax for every command and argument.
minecraft.wiki
Data pack guide
Structure and format of Java data packs.
minecraft.wiki
Redstone circuits
Clocks, logic gates, pulses and memory circuits.
minecraft.wiki
Tutorials index
Hundreds of step-by-step guides, from farms to enchanting setups.
minecraft.wiki
Running a server
Software, performance and permission tools trusted by server owners.
PaperMC
High-performance Java server software and docs.
papermc.io
Purpur
Paper fork with many extra configuration options.
purpurmc.org
spark profiler
Find lag sources with CPU and memory profiling.
spark.lucko.me
LuckPerms
The standard permissions plugin, with a web editor.
luckperms.net
Geyser
Let Bedrock players join your Java server.
geysermc.org
Hangar
Plugin repository run by the PaperMC team.
hangar.papermc.io
EssentialsX
Core commands, kits and economy for Spigot and Paper servers.
essentialsx.net
BlueMap
Live 3D web map of your server world.
bluemap.bluecolored.de
Mods, shaders and performance
Where to find safe downloads and make the game run smoother.
Modrinth
Open platform for mods, resource packs, shaders and plugins.
modrinth.com
CurseForge
Large catalog of mods and modpacks.
www.curseforge.com
Fabric
Lightweight modding toolchain and loader.
fabricmc.net
NeoForge
Community mod loader for larger mods.
neoforged.net
Sodium
Rendering engine that greatly boosts frame rates.
modrinth.com
Iris Shaders
Shader support that works alongside Sodium.
irisshaders.dev
Complementary Shaders
Popular shader pack with balanced visuals and performance.
www.complementary.dev
Building and world tools
Editors, schematics and map viewers for builders.
WorldEdit docs
In-game world editing commands and brushes.
worldedit.enginehub.org
Axiom
Modern building and editing tool mod.
axiom.moulberry.com
Litematica
Schematic mod that shows a ghost build to follow.
modrinth.com
Sponge schematic spec
The .schem file format specification.
github.com
Chunkbase
Seed map apps for biomes and structures.
www.chunkbase.com
Amulet Editor
Open world editor for Java and Bedrock saves.
www.amuletmc.com
minecraft-schematics.com
Community library of downloadable schematics.
www.minecraft-schematics.com
Skins, textures and art
Editors and galleries for skins, resource packs and pixel art.
Blockbench
Free 3D model editor for entities, items and blocks.
www.blockbench.net
NovaSkin
Skin editor and wallpaper generator with posing.
minecraft.novaskin.me
NameMC
Look up profiles, capes and trending skins.
namemc.com
The Skindex
Huge community skin library with search.
www.minecraftskins.com
Vanilla Tweaks
Pick-and-mix resource pack and data pack tweaks.
vanillatweaks.net
Redstone and technical play
Deep dives for engineers: mechanics, farms and technical communities.
Technical Minecraft Wiki
Community notes on game mechanics and farm theory.
technical-minecraft.fandom.com
Redstone on Minecraft Wiki
Power levels, transmission and component behavior.
minecraft.wiki
Tick mechanics
How game ticks, redstone ticks and random ticks work.
minecraft.wiki
Chunk mechanics
Chunk loading, spawn chunks and simulation distance.
minecraft.wiki
Learning and guides
Beginner-friendly references for commands, farming and survival.
DigMinecraft
Simple tutorials and command examples for both editions.
www.digminecraft.com
Minecraft education resources
Lessons and worlds from Minecraft Education.
education.minecraft.net
Gamepedia archive
Legacy wiki content now lives on minecraft.wiki.
minecraft.wiki
Advancements guide
Every advancement and how to earn it.
minecraft.wiki
Bedrock and Marketplace
Resources specific to Bedrock Edition and the Marketplace.
Minecraft Marketplace
Official worlds, skins and texture packs for Bedrock.
www.minecraft.net
Bedrock samples
Official vanilla behavior and resource pack files.
github.com
Bedrock Dev
Community documentation for Bedrock add-on APIs.
bedrock.dev
Blockbench plugins
Extensions for entity and animation work.
www.blockbench.net
Quick references on MineBuildr
Free calculators for the numbers players look up most. A plain text reference sheet is also available for AI assistants.