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mcbCode vs McpeTool
Both stand on minecraft add-on editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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mcbCode brings pack setup, coding, texture editing, and export together for Minecraft Bedrock projects. The free tier has a project limit, while Obsidian adds private projects, sharing, sync, and snapshots for $4 a month.
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McpeTool provides offline access to Bedrock world data through both a CLI and local HTTP API. Its current lack of game-data validation and inability to work on an active world make backups and careful use important.
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| mcbCode | McpeTool | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | obsidian: $4 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mcbcode.com | github.com |
| On minecraft add-on editors | #14 of 26 | #10 of 26 |
mcbCode: what it does well
- Setup tool generates UUIDs, manifests, and configurations.
- Editors support JSON and JavaScript.
- Pixel editor exports PNG assets up to 512x512.
- Free plan includes exports and texture editing.
- Obsidian includes GitHub sync and backups.
What to know first
- Free projects are limited; no numeric cap is stated.
- Obsidian costs $4 a month.
- DripstoneAI is marked as coming soon.
McpeTool: what it does well
- Free and MIT-licensed
- Works offline on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- CLI and local HTTP API operations
- Supports LevelDB, level.dat, JSON, and YAML
What to know first
- Cannot be used while Minecraft is running the world
- Does not validate input data for the game
- The maker describes it as work in progress
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