AutoBuild vs MagicalChalk
AutoBuild
autobuildmc.comMagicalChalk
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| Figure | AutoBuild | MagicalChalk |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 0 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Schematic Tools | 8.7 (#2) | 7.5 (#20) |
| Integrations | The site links to mod downloads on Modrinth and CurseForge and provides Discord updates. | The opened project pages do not identify any integrations. |
| Purpose | AutoBuild is a Minecraft building mod for browsing schematics, saving builds, and loading public schematics into the mod. | MagicalChalk is a Minecraft mod for creating, importing, exporting and placing structures. |
| Security | The account settings page recommends using a verified email for password resets and future account safety features. | The opened project pages do not provide security or compliance information. |
| Support | The maker lists its Discord server and [email protected] for help. | The opened project pages do not describe product support options. |
Plans
In their own words
AutoBuild
AutoBuild is a Minecraft building mod for browsing schematics, saving builds, and loading public designs in-game. Its community library is intended for builds shared by AutoBuild creators, although the library page currently shows no listing results. Users can upload.schem files with screenshots, a category, and visibility settings; staff may review submissions before they reach the public library. Public schematics can also appear in Discord updates. The mod supports.schem and.litematic files, offers a 3D preview, and uses an in-game placement workflow. To send a schematic to the mod, users install it and link their website account from the in-game Account tab. AutoBuild is available for desktop and listed platforms include Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Its plan costs nothing and includes public library access, uploads, and in-game loading. AutoBuild+ costs nothing, but is available only through official giveaways; active access adds profile customization, premium schematics, premium tools, and future features. Downloads are linked through Modrinth and CurseForge. AutoBuild says it is not an official Minecraft product and is not approved by or associated with Mojang or Microsoft.
MagicalChalk
MagicalChalk is a Minecraft mod for creating, importing, exporting and placing structures in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.1 with NeoForge 21.1.x. It supports single-player, LAN and server play, including dedicated servers. Structure Chalk lets players mark an area by clicking two corners and save it to the server’s world storage. A selected blueprint can then be placed in-game with Magical Chalk, replacing obstacles. The mod works with .chalk, .json and .nbt files and converts .litematic, .schem and vanilla structure .nbt files. Its import manager can search files and show metadata such as dimensions, volume, block count and file size. Magic Chalk Studio provides placement, brush, line, shape, selection, paste and erase tools, with undo and redo shortcuts. A public API lets other mods register structures and associate them with biomes using JSON or Java. LuckPerms is optional; without it, most admin actions require OP level 2 by default. The interface is translated into English and French. MagicalChalk is free and MIT licensed.