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WorldEdit

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Purpose
WorldEdit is an in-game Minecraft map editor for sculpting worlds and performing terraforming tasks.Read 7 Oct 2026 · worldedit.enginehub.org
Product
WorldEdit is an in-game Minecraft map editor that uses commands and brushes to sculpt worlds and perform terraforming.Read 7 Oct 2026 · worldedit.enginehub.org
Support
The maker links to documentation, Discord, and a bug and feature tracker for help and feedback.Read 7 Oct 2026 · enginehub.org
License
The project README identifies WorldEdit as open source under GPL v3.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Brushes
Brush tools can carve mountains and ravines.Read 7 Oct 2026 · worldedit.enginehub.org
Bulk editing
It can quickly create, replace, or delete thousands of blocks.Read 7 Oct 2026 · worldedit.enginehub.org
Developer API
WorldEdit documentation includes a Developer API section with API concepts and examples.Read 7 Oct 2026 · worldedit.enginehub.org
Limit
The product page says MinecraftEdu bundles an older WorldEdit version and that the team cannot assist with its update or installation.Read 7 Oct 2026 · enginehub.org
Mod loaders
Installation requires a mod loader such as NeoForge, Fabric, Spigot, Bukkit, or Sponge; the docs recommend Paper for Minecraft servers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · worldedit.enginehub.org
Official support status
The product page says Bukkit, NeoForged, Fabric, and Sponge are officially supported; it describes Forge as formerly officially supported.Read 7 Oct 2026 · enginehub.org
Open source
The documentation describes WorldEdit as open source, and the README identifies its license as GPL v3.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Recovery
Users can restore a selected area from backups.Read 7 Oct 2026 · worldedit.enginehub.org
Requirements and limits
WorldEdit runs on Minecraft Java Edition in single-player or on a dedicated server, and cannot be used on Realms, Windows 10 Edition, Bedrock Edition, or Pocket Edition.Read 7 Oct 2026 · worldedit.enginehub.org
Schematics
Users can copy and paste areas and load or save them as schematics.Read 7 Oct 2026 · worldedit.enginehub.org
Scripting
WorldEdit supports mathematical expressions for terrain generation and JavaScript scripts for manipulating the world.Read 7 Oct 2026 · enginehub.org
Shapes and terrain
It can create basic shapes and use brushes to carve terrain such as mountains and ravines.Read 7 Oct 2026 · worldedit.enginehub.org
Supported Minecraft platforms
The README says WorldEdit requires Java Edition and is compatible with NeoForge, Fabric, Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, and Sponge.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported platforms
The maker lists official support for Bukkit, NeoForge, Fabric, and Sponge; it says Forge was formerly officially supported.Read 7 Oct 2026 · enginehub.org
Undo and restoration
The product page describes restoring a selected area from backups.Read 7 Oct 2026 · enginehub.org
Use cases
The project README says it can be used in creative or survival single player and on servers, including to fix griefing and mistakes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

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