Beet vs JMC
Beet
mcbeet.devJMC
jmc.wingedseal.comSide by side
| Figure | Beet | JMC |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Datapack Generators | 8.2 (#4) | 7.2 (#14) |
| Installation | Beet is a Python package installed with pip or uv, and requires Python and a Python package manager. | The README documents installing JMC with Python 3.12+ using pip install jmcfunction --pre. |
| Integrations | The documentation describes integration with Sandstone, a Node.js and TypeScript framework for writing Minecraft commands. | The README describes JMC as a language and compiler that generates Minecraft datapacks; it does not list third-party service integrations. |
| License | The GitHub repository identifies the project license as MIT. | The project is released under the MIT license. |
| Purpose | Beet is a development toolkit for working with Minecraft data packs and resource packs. | JMC is a JavaScript-like extension language and compiler for creating Minecraft datapacks. |
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In their own words
Beet
Beet is a free, open-source development toolkit for Minecraft data packs and resource packs. It brings both pack types into one pipeline, and its library can create, read, edit, and merge packs in zipped or unzipped form. Files load when needed; the documentation says this allows Beet to handle packs with thousands of files instantly. Plugins can inspect, modify, transform, or generate pack resources during builds. The toolchain supports configurable builds, release workflows, watch mode, and linking generated packs to Minecraft. Beet provides a statically typed Python API with autocompletion and first-class pytest integration. Its documentation also describes integration with Sandstone, a Node.js and TypeScript framework for writing Minecraft commands. Beet installs as a Python package using pip or uv, so users need Python and a Python package manager first. Installation instructions cover Windows, macOS, and Linux, and the repository identifies the license as MIT. The maker describes the documentation as a work in progress and invites contributions to guides and use cases. The project points users to Beet Discord for discussion and help.