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===== Prerequisites ===== | ===== Prerequisites ===== | ||
- | + | * A Java Development Kit (JDK) for Java 16 (recommended) or newer. Visit [[https:// | |
- | * A Java Development Kit (JDK) for Java 8 (recommended) or newer [[https:// | + | * If you are professional, |
* Any Java IDE, for example [[https:// | * Any Java IDE, for example [[https:// | ||
+ | * If you are not familiar with any of these, we recommend to use Intellij IDEA as that is what most people choose for modding. | ||
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+ | ==== Minecraft Development (mcdev) IntelliJ IDEA Plugin | ||
+ | If you are using IntelliJ IDEA you can use the [[https:// | ||
+ | This plugin adds support for automatically generating Fabric projects as well as some mixin related features like inspections, | ||
+ | generating accessors/ | ||
+ | You can install it using IntelliJ' | ||
+ | then clicking the Marketplace tab and searching for Minecraft. | ||
===== Mod Startup ===== | ===== Mod Startup ===== | ||
- | There are two main ways to make a new mod for Minecraft based on Fabric. You can either manually download fabric-example-mod and setup by yourself, or use automatic tools for you. | + | There are two main ways to make a new mod for Minecraft based on Fabric. |
+ | You can either manually download fabric-example-mod and setup by yourself, or use automatic tools for you. | ||
+ | |||
+ | **NOTE:** The template in the mcdev plugin blindly uses the latest unstable version of the loom. Use with caution. | ||
==== Manual Steps ==== | ==== Manual Steps ==== | ||
- | - Copy the starting files from [[https:// | + | - Copy the starting files from [[https:// |
- Edit '' | - Edit '' | ||
* Make sure to set '' | * Make sure to set '' | ||
- | * Make sure to update the versions of Minecraft, the mappings | + | * Make sure to update the versions of Minecraft, the mappings, the loader |
* Add any other dependencies you plan to use in '' | * Add any other dependencies you plan to use in '' | ||
- Import the build.gradle file to your IDE. You may refer to the next section for specific IDE's. | - Import the build.gradle file to your IDE. You may refer to the next section for specific IDE's. | ||
- Happy modding! | - Happy modding! | ||
- | You can generate | + | If you are unable to use the mc plugin or the fabric-example-mod, |
- | Run the '' | + | - Download latest release of GeneratorFabricMod [[https:// |
- | | + | - Make a new directory, then run a command |
+ | - After letting it get its dependencies, | ||
+ | - You're now done, just open the project folder with in your IDE. | ||
=== IntelliJ IDEA === | === IntelliJ IDEA === | ||
If you are using IntelliJ IDEA by JetBrains, please follow these steps: | If you are using IntelliJ IDEA by JetBrains, please follow these steps: | ||
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Unfortunately, | Unfortunately, | ||
+ | |||
+ | **NOTE:** Don't run the '' | ||
=== Eclipse === | === Eclipse === | ||
- | If you are using Eclipse and you would like to have the IDE run configs you can run '' | + | If you are using Eclipse and you would like to have the IDE run configs you can run '' |
=== Visual Studio Code === | === Visual Studio Code === | ||
- | If you are using VSCode | + | If you are using VSCode, please follow [[tutorial: |
- | ==== Generator | + | ===== Generating Minecraft Sources ===== |
- | You may also use [[https:// | + | Reading the Minecraft source is an essential part of modding. |
- | - Download latest release | + | Unfortunately, we can't publish the Minecraft source because |
- | - Make a new directory, then run a command shell there and type '' | + | You need to generate |
- | - After letting | + | |
- | | + | |
- | ==== MinecraftDev IntelliJ IDEA Plugin ==== | + | To generate the Minecraft source. run the '' |
- | If you are using IntelliJ IDEA you can use Earthcomputer's experimental fork of the MinecraftDev plugin. This fork adds support for automatically generating Fabric projects as well as some mixin related features like inspections and generating accessors. | + | If your IDE doesn't have gradle integration, |
- | You can follow | + | It can take a while depending on your computer power. |
+ | You may need to refresh gradle after running the task. | ||
+ | |||
+ | See [[tutorial:reading_mc_code|Reading the Minecraft source]] for how to read the source. | ||
===== Getting started ===== | ===== Getting started ===== | ||
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===== Advice ===== | ===== Advice ===== | ||
- | * While Fabric API is not strictly necessary for developing mods, its primary goal is to provide cross-compatibility and hooks where the game engine does not, and as such it is highly recommended! | + | * While Fabric API is not strictly necessary for developing mods, its primary goal is to provide cross-compatibility and hooks where the game engine does not, and as such it is highly recommended! |
* Occasionally, | * Occasionally, | ||
* Don't hesitate to ask questions! We're here to help you and work with you to make your dream mod a reality. | * Don't hesitate to ask questions! We're here to help you and work with you to make your dream mod a reality. | ||
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==== Missing sounds ==== | ==== Missing sounds ==== | ||
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Sometimes, when importing the Gradle project into an IDE, the assets might not download correctly. In this case, run the '' | Sometimes, when importing the Gradle project into an IDE, the assets might not download correctly. In this case, run the '' | ||
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