How do I install the mcp minecraft mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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MCP Minecraft MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration for Minecraft that enables AI assistants to interact with a Minecraft server. This integration allows AI

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What is the MCP Minecraft MCP Server?

MCP Minecraft lets Claude, Cursor and other MCP clients work with MCP Minecraft directly. A Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration for Minecraft that enables AI assistants to interact with a Minecraft server. This integration allows AI models to observe and interact with the Minecraft world through a bot.

What MCP Minecraft does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration for Minecraft that enables AI assistants to interact with a Minecraft server. This integration allows AI models to observe and interact with the Minecraft world through a bot.

Requirements

Minecraft Launcher 2. Node.js 18 or higher 3. Claude Desktop App 4. Java 21.0.5 (recommended) > ⚠️ Note: Currently only tested on macOS/Linux. Windows compatibility is not guaranteed.

Practical notes

Maintained by arjunkmrm, written in Go.

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Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
chat	Send chat messages to the server
jump	Make the bot jump
moveForward	Make the bot move forward
moveBack	Make the bot move backward
turnLeft	Make the bot turn left
turnRight	Make the bot turn right
placeBlock	Place a block at specified coordinates
digBlock	Break a block at specified coordinates
getBlockInfo	Get information about a block at specified coordinates
selectSlot	Select a hotbar slot (0-8)
getInventory	Get contents of bot's inventory
equipItem	Equip an item by name to specified destination
getStatus	Get bot's current status (health, food, position, etc.)
getNearbyEntities	Get list of nearby entities within range

Configuration

Minecraft Launcher 2. Node.js 18 or higher 3. Claude Desktop App 4. Java 21.0.5 (recommended) > ⚠️ Note: Currently only tested on macOS/Linux. Windows compatibility is not guaranteed.

Example prompts to try

“Use MCP Minecraft to chat.”
“Use MCP Minecraft to jump.”
“Use MCP Minecraft to moveForward.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration for Minecraft that enables AI assistants to interact with a Minecraft server. This integration allows AI models to Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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