No. 9 of 31 ·Minecraft Mod Development Tools

MCreator

Windows · Mac · Linux

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

MCreator is ranked #9 of 31 in Minecraft mod development tools on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

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MCreator Free Free software; donations are voluntary mcreator.net · 4 Oct 2026

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Supported operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux

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The record

What it does: MCreator is open-source software for making Minecraft Java mods, Bedrock add-ons, resource packs, and data packs.
No-code creation: Users can create many mod elements through a visual interface without programming knowledge.
Code editor: The integrated code editor includes syntax highlighting, autocomplete, code formatting, and breakpoint support.
Asset tools: MCreator includes tools such as a texture editor, animation editor, mob animation wizard, and sound manager.
Testing: MCreator provides a built-in testing environment and Java debugger for Minecraft client and server.
Integrations: MCreator Link connects hardware such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi with Minecraft through procedures, commands, and an API.
Extensions: Community plugins can add generator types, procedure blocks, AI tasks, and API support.
Plugin security: MCreator warns that plugins, especially Java plugins, can be powerful and advises against downloading them from unknown sources.
Privacy: The privacy policy says the desktop app collects anonymous usage data and that users can disable analytics in modern versions.
Website security: The privacy policy says the website is scanned regularly for security holes and known vulnerabilities.
Support: Support options include a knowledge base, wiki, user forum, and issue tracker for bug reports.
Supported platforms: The installation page links instructions for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Platform limitation: MCreator needs internet access to download dependencies during setup.
Intended users: The maker describes MCreator as used by Minecraft players, aspiring mod developers, educators, online classes, and STEM workshops.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

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mcreator.net/privacy-policy· checked 4 Oct 2026
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mcreator.net/page/what-next· checked 4 Oct 2026