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===== Prerequisites ===== | ===== Prerequisites ===== | ||
- | + | * A Java Development Kit (JDK) for Java 16 (recommended) or newer. Visit [[https://adoptium.net/releases.html]] for installers. | |
- | * A Java Development Kit (JDK) for Java 8 (recommended) or newer [[https://adoptopenjdk.net/]] | + | * 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 default 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: |
- | ==== MinecraftDev IntelliJ IDEA Plugin | + | ===== Generating Minecraft Sources ===== |
- | If you are using IntelliJ IDEA you can use the MinecraftDev plugin. This plugin adds support for automatically generating Fabric projects as well as some mixin related features like inspections, generating accessors/ | + | Reading |
- | The plugin can be found [[https://plugins.jetbrains.com/ | + | Unfortunately, we can't publish |
+ | You need to generate the Minecraft source yourself. | ||
+ | |||
+ | To generate the Minecraft source. run the '' | ||
+ | If your IDE doesn' | ||
+ | It can take a while depending on your computer power. | ||
+ | You may need to refresh gradle after running the task. | ||
+ | |||
+ | See [[tutorial: | ||
- | ==== Generator ==== | ||
- | You may also use [[https:// | ||
- | - Download latest release of GeneratorFabricMod [[https:// | ||
- | - Make a new directory, then run a command shell there and type '' | ||
- | - After letting it get its dependencies, | ||
- | - You're now done, just open the project folder with in your IDE. | ||
===== Getting started ===== | ===== Getting started ===== | ||
Try [[tutorial: | Try [[tutorial: | ||
===== 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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