🧠 Minecraft Developer MCP
Your Server's New AI Superpower.
Turn your Minecraft server into an AI-controllable powerhouse.
Directly connect Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compliant AI to your Spigot or Paper server console and files. No FTP. No alt-tabbing. Just pure, context-aware control.
⚡ What Can It Do?
Imagine having a senior developer sitting inside your server console, ready to execute your every command instantly.
- 🔍 Debug Faster: "Read the latest log error and tell me which plugin caused it."
- 🛠️ Configure Instantly: "Change the server MOTD to something festive."
- 📦 Manage Plugins: "Check if Vault is installed and list its version."
- 📝 Write Code: "Create a Skript that gives players a diamond when they join."
🛠️ Tools & Examples
| Tool |
Description |
Example Prompt |
execute_command |
Run any console command with full output capture. Works with all plugins including LuckPerms! |
"Give 'Notch' a diamond sword named 'Excalibur'." |
read_file |
Read any text file (configs, logs, data) in the server dir. |
"Read plugins/Essentials/config.yml and tell me the chat format." |
write_file |
Create or edit files. Perfect for config tweaks. |
"Create a new skript file called 'welcome.sk' that greets players." |
list_plugins |
Get a clean list of all installed plugins & versions. |
"Check if WorldGuard is enabled and up to date." |
get_logs |
Fetch the last 100 lines of latest.log. |
"Why did the server just lag? Check the logs." |
write_file_base64 |
Upload binary files (JARs, images) via base64. |
"Upload this new 'SuperSword.jar' to the plugins folder." |
read_file_base64 |
Download binary files as base64 strings. |
"Get the 'world/icon.png' file so I can analyze it." |
list_directory |
List files in a folder with file sizes. |
"List all files in the 'world/region' directory." |
💡 Configuration Examples
1. Fixing a Broken Config:
You: "I messed up my plugins/LuckPerms/config.yml. The server says there's a YAML error on line 42. Can you read it and fix the indentation?"
AI: Reads file -> Detects tab character -> Writes corrected file. "Fixed! I replaced the tab with 2 spaces."
2. Tuning Gameplay:
You: "Read bukkit.yml. I want to increase the monster spawn limit to 100. Update the file."
AI: Reads bukkit.yml -> Locates spawn-limits -> Updates value -> Saves file. "Done. Run /reload to apply."
3. Setting up a New Plugin:
You: "I just installed Essentials. Create a kit.yml configuration that gives new players a stone sword and some bread."
AI: Writes the exact YAML structure needed for Essentials kits.
🚀 Quick Start
1. Install the Plugin
Download the latest JAR from the Releases Page and drop it into your plugins/ folder.
2. Configure & Secure
Start the server once to generate the config. Edit plugins/MCPMinecraft/config.yml:
server:
port: 25374 # Choose an open port (ensure your host allows it!)
token: "CHANGE-THIS-TO-A-SECURE-RANDOM-TOKEN"
⚠️ SECURITY WARNING: Anyone with this token has Console Access. Make it long and random!
3. Connect Your AI (Cursor Example)
Add this to your Cursor mcp.json config (usually at ~/.cursor/mcp.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"minecraft": {
"url": "http://YOUR-SERVER-IP:25374/sse?token=YOUR-SECURE-TOKEN",
"transport": "sse"
}
}
}
💡 Pro Tip: For scripting/automation, you can also use the /api endpoint directly for synchronous requests:
curl -X POST "http://YOUR-SERVER-IP:25374/api?token=YOUR-TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"list_plugins","arguments":{}}}'
4. Unleash the AI
Reload your AI client. You can now say things like:
"Hey, create a backup of the whitelist.json, then add 'jeb_' to the whitelist."
"I'm getting a YAML error in my LuckPerms config. Read the file and fix the indentation."
⚠️ Troubleshooting: No Extra Port?
Many hosting providers (Aternos, free tier hosts, etc.) do not allow you to open an extra port like 8080.
The Solution: Use a Tunnel (e.g., playit.gg)
- Install the playit.gg plugin on your server.
- Create a new Custom TCP Tunnel in the playit dashboard pointing to
127.0.0.1:8080 (or whatever local port is in your config).
- Use the public address playit gives you (e.g.,
agent-tunnel.playit.gg:12345) in your mcp.json.
🤖 Why?
Because Context is King.
When you paste a log snippet into ChatGPT, it lacks context. It doesn't know your other plugins, your config values, or your server version.
With Minecraft Developer MCP, the AI lives in your server. It can "look around," check dependencies, and fix problems autonomously.
📦 Build from Source
git clone https://github.com/center2055/MinecraftDeveloperMCP.git
cd MinecraftDeveloperMCP
mvn clean package
The ready-to-use JAR will be in target/.
Built with ❤️ for the blockiest developers.
