JMC vs Minecraft Datapack Language
JMC
jmc.wingedseal.comMinecraft Datapack Language
mcmdl.comSide by side
| Figure | JMC | Minecraft Datapack Language |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 2 |
| Spec score · Minecraft Datapack Generators | 7.2 (#14) | 8.6 (#2) |
| Installation | The README documents installing JMC with Python 3.12+ using pip install jmcfunction --pre. | The recommended installation is pipx install minecraft-datapack-language, with pip and editable source installation also documented. |
| License | The project is released under the MIT license. | MDL is open source software licensed under the MIT License. |
| Purpose | JMC is a JavaScript-like extension language and compiler for creating Minecraft datapacks. | MDL compiles a JavaScript-style language into Minecraft datapacks. |
| Security | The repository links to a security policy. | The maker pages reviewed do not state security or compliance certifications. |
| What it does | JMC is a mcfunction extension language and compiler for making Minecraft datapacks. | MDL is a JavaScript-style language and compiler that converts source code into Minecraft datapack .mcfunction files. |
Plans
Minecraft Datapack Language
- Minecraft Datapack LanguageFree
- Minecraft Datapack Language (MDL)Free
In their own words
Minecraft Datapack Language
Minecraft Datapack Language (MDL) compiles a JavaScript-style language into Minecraft datapacks. It supports if/else statements, while loops, number variables, arithmetic expressions and variable scopes. Projects can span multiple files, with variables from all files merged automatically, and can reference external JSON for registry types such as recipes, loot tables and advancements. Its command-line tool can create projects, check code and build datapacks or directories containing multiple files. A VS Code extension adds syntax highlighting, real-time error checking, build commands, workspace validation and raw text blocks. Python bindings support programmatic datapack creation with variables, control flow, nested functions and MDL scopes. Documentation includes Makefile, npm scripts and GitHub Actions build and checking examples. MDL is open source under the MIT License and costs nothing. Listed platforms include API, extension, Linux, macOS and Windows; system requirements include Python 3.8 or higher and Minecraft 1.20+ or 1.19+. Support pointers include documentation, examples, GitHub Issues and GitHub Discussions.