mcp_docs_server

Okay, to help you build an MCP (Mod Coder Pack) server, I need to understand what you're trying to achieve. MCP itself isn't a server, but a toolset for decompiling, deobfuscating, and re-compiling Minecraft code to make modding easier. You likely want to set up a development environment that *uses* MCP to create mods, and then test those mods on a Minecraft server. Here's a breakdown of the process and the help I can provide, along with common scenarios: **Understanding the Goal:** * **Are you trying to create a Minecraft server to *test* your mods?** This is the most common scenario. You'll use MCP to develop the mods, and then run a standard Minecraft server (Vanilla, Forge, Fabric, etc.) to test them. * **Are you trying to *modify* the server code itself using MCP?** This is a much more advanced scenario. It involves decompiling the server, making changes, and recompiling. It's generally not recommended unless you have a very specific reason. * **Are you trying to create a *modded* server for others to play on?** This involves installing mods (that you or others have created) onto a standard Minecraft server. **I'll assume you want to create a Minecraft server to *test* your mods, which is the most common use case. Here's a general outline and how I can help:** **1. Setting up your Development Environment (using MCP):** * **Download and Install MCP:** * Find the correct MCP version for the Minecraft version you're targeting. MCP is version-specific. A good place to start is often the MinecraftForge forums or related modding communities. * Follow the MCP installation instructions. This usually involves extracting the MCP archive to a directory. * **Decompile Minecraft:** * Use the MCP scripts (usually `decompile.bat` or `decompile.sh`) to decompile the Minecraft client and server. This will extract the source code. This is a crucial step. * **Set up your IDE (Integrated Development Environment):** * **IntelliJ IDEA (Recommended):** IntelliJ IDEA is a popular and powerful IDE for Java development. It has excellent support for Minecraft modding. * **Eclipse:** Another popular IDE. * Configure your IDE to use the MCP environment. This usually involves importing the MCP project into your IDE. MCP provides scripts to generate IDE-specific project files (e.g., `eclipse.bat` or `idea.bat`). * **Create your Mod Project:** * Within your IDE, create a new Java project or module. * Configure your project to depend on the MCP libraries. This allows you to use Minecraft classes and methods in your mod. * **Write your Mod Code:** This is where you actually write the Java code for your mod. **2. Setting up the Minecraft Server:** * **Choose a Server Type:** * **Vanilla:** The standard, unmodified Minecraft server. You'll need to use a mod loader (Forge or Fabric) to run mods on it. * **Forge:** A popular mod loader that provides a framework for mods to interact with Minecraft. Download the Forge installer for the Minecraft version you're using. * **Fabric:** Another mod loader, known for being lightweight and fast. Download the Fabric installer. * **Install the Server:** * **Vanilla:** Download the Minecraft server JAR file from the official Minecraft website. * **Forge/Fabric:** Run the Forge/Fabric installer and choose the "Install server" option. This will create the necessary server files. * **Configure the Server:** * Edit the `server.properties` file to configure server settings (e.g., port, game mode, difficulty). * **Install your Mod (and any dependencies):** * Place your mod's JAR file (the one you built in your IDE) into the `mods` folder in your server directory. If your mod has dependencies (other mods it relies on), you'll need to install those as well. * **Run the Server:** * Start the server using the appropriate command (e.g., `java -jar server.jar` or `java -Xmx4G -Xms4G -jar forge-xxx.jar nogui`). Adjust the memory allocation (`-Xmx4G -Xms4G`) as needed. **3. Testing and Debugging:** * **Connect to the Server:** Launch your Minecraft client and connect to the server's IP address and port. * **Test your Mod:** Verify that your mod is working as expected. * **Debug:** If you encounter issues, use your IDE's debugger to step through your code and identify the problem. Server logs are also invaluable for debugging. **How I can help you *specifically*:** To give you the best help, please tell me: * **What Minecraft version are you targeting?** (e.g., 1.20.1, 1.19.2, 1.16.5) * **Which mod loader are you using?** (Forge or Fabric) If you're not sure, start with Forge. * **What IDE are you using?** (IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, etc.) * **What specific problems are you encountering?** (e.g., "I can't decompile Minecraft," "My mod isn't loading on the server," "I'm getting a NullPointerException") * **What have you tried so far?** **Example Questions you might ask me:** * "I'm using Minecraft 1.18.2 and Forge. How do I set up my IntelliJ IDEA project to use the MCP libraries?" * "I'm getting an error when I run `decompile.bat`. The error message is '...' What does this mean?" * "My mod is crashing the server with a NullPointerException. How can I use the debugger to find the problem?" * "How do I add a new block to the game using Forge?" **Translation of Key Terms:** * **MCP (Mod Coder Pack):** 模组编码包 (Mózǔ biānmǎ bāo) * **Minecraft Server:** 我的世界服务器 (Wǒ de shìjiè fúwùqì) * **Mod:** 模组 (Mózǔ) * **Forge:** Forge (usually kept in English) * **Fabric:** Fabric (usually kept in English) * **Decompile:** 反编译 (Fǎnbiānyì) * **IDE (Integrated Development Environment):** 集成开发环境 (Jíchéng kāifā huánjìng) * **IntelliJ IDEA:** IntelliJ IDEA (usually kept in English) * **Eclipse:** Eclipse (usually kept in English) * **Server.properties:** 服务器配置文件 (Fúwùqì pèizhì wénjiàn) * **Mods Folder:** 模组文件夹 (Mózǔ wénjiànjiā) I'm ready to help you with specific steps once you provide more information. Good luck!