Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
Minecraft Datapack Language
- 1Runs onAPI, Browser, Linux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Function generationYes
- 4Export formatboth
- 5Datapack validationYes
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: mcmdl.com

Overview
Minecraft Datapack Language is ranked #4 of 22 in Minecraft datapack generators on Specifiction. It runs on API, Browser extension, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.
Minecraft Datapack Language plans and pricing
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Facts
- Purpose
- MDL compiles a JavaScript-style language into Minecraft datapacks.mcmdl.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Control flow
- The language supports if/else statements and while loops that generate Minecraft conditional logic.mcmdl.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Variables
- MDL supports number variables, arithmetic expressions, and variable scopes.mcmdl.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Multi-file projects
- Projects can be organized across multiple files, with variables from all files automatically merged.mcmdl.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Registry support
- MDL can reference external JSON files for Minecraft registry types such as recipes, loot tables, and advancements.mcmdl.com · 4 Oct 2026
- CLI
- The command-line tool can build datapacks, check code, create projects, and build directories containing multiple files.mcmdl.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Editor integration
- The VS Code extension supports syntax highlighting, real-time error checking, build commands, workspace validation, and raw text blocks.mcmdl.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Python API
- Python bindings provide programmatic datapack creation and support variables, control flow, nested functions, and MDL scopes.mcmdl.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Build integrations
- The CLI documentation gives Makefile, npm scripts, and GitHub Actions examples for building and checking MDL projects.mcmdl.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The downloads page lists Python 3.8 or higher, Minecraft 1.20+ or 1.19+, and Windows, macOS, or Linux as system requirements.mcmdl.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker points users to documentation, examples, GitHub Issues, and GitHub Discussions for support.mcmdl.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker pages reviewed do not state security or compliance certifications.mcmdl.com · 4 Oct 2026
- License
- MDL is open source software licensed under the MIT License.mcmdl.com · 4 Oct 2026
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Sources
- mcmdl.com· checked 4 Oct 2026
- mcmdl.com/docs/language-reference/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- mcmdl.com/docs/multi-file-projects/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- mcmdl.com/downloads/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- mcmdl.com/docs/vscode-extension/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- mcmdl.com/docs/python-bindings/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- mcmdl.com/docs/cli-reference/· checked 4 Oct 2026



