WorldEdit is a sophisticated and simple-to-use Minecraft map editor that enables you to completely control and modify the world on your server. It can be tedious to manually place a lot of blocks, so WorldEdit is frequently used instead.
Choosing a Mod Loader¶
We suggest either of the following two options if you want to use WorldEdit in your single-player/local game:
- Minecraft Forge (the original choice)
- Or alternatively, Fabric
However, if you’re managing a Minecraft server, you can utilize
- Because Paper has improvements WorldEdit can use, it is advised over Spigot.
- Spigot
- Forge (recommended if you are using other Forge mods)
- Sponge (also compatible with Forge mods)
It should be noted that Paper and Spigot employs a unique set of mods (often referred to as “plugins”) that are largely incompatible with mods for Forge, Fabric, and Sponge. In general, Paper and Spigot have much more server administration/”server-ready gameplay mods” — which run entirely on the server — and Forge, Fabric, and Sponge have more significant gameplay mods — which typically require client installation. You might want to research what other mods/plugins that you may want. However, WorldEdit is incredibly unique in that it functions as a mod for both, so you can simply choose the one that seems the simplest and stick with it. .
Bukkit / Spigot / Paper¶
Once you’ve set up your Bukkit-based server (instructions can be found on the respective Paper/Spigot sites), download WorldEdit from the Bukkit dev site. Make sure you get the right WorldEdit download for your Minecraft version.
- If there isn’t already one, make a “plugins” folder in your server’s folder. (It should be created when you first run the server).
- Move the WorldEdit .jar file into the plugins folder.
- Start your server.
Check your server log for errors. If you encounter errors, see the FAQ page.
First, you’ll have to install Minecraft Forge. There are many third-party launchers designed to easily install modpacks. If you’re using one of those, you can add WorldEdit as a mod through the launcher interface. Otherwise, Forge will install a profile available through the official Minecraft Launcher. After installing Forge one way or the other, download WorldEdit from the CurseForge site. Make sure you get the right WorldEdit download for your Minecraft version and platform (Fabric builds are also there – make sure you grab the right one).
- To locate where your Forge profile is located if you’ve installed it in the official Minecraft launcher, refer to Mojang’s instructions. minecraft” folder is. This might be in a different place if you’re using a third-party launcher; check the documentation for the launcher.
- Create a “mods” folder inside the “. if it doesn’t already exist, create the “minecraft” folder (it should have been created if you’ve already used Forge).
- Place the WorldEdit . jar file inside the mods folder. Start Forge from your launcher. WorldEdit should show up in the mods list.
If you encounter any errors, see the FAQ page.
Fabric Single-Player or Server¶
First, you’ll have to install Fabric. They have instructions on their website depending on how you’d like to install. The MultiMC instructions are recommended for single-player.
Then, download WorldEdit from the CurseForge site. Make sure you get the right WorldEdit download for your Minecraft version and platform (Forge builds are also there – make sure you grab the right one).
On Minecraft 1.14.x versions, you will also need to install the Fabric API mod. This is not required for 1.15+.
Add the WorldEdit . jar to your mods folder (see Forge instructions above) if you’re using the official Mojang launcher, or add the jar to the “loader mods” section of your MultiMC instance and check to enable it.
Forge Server / Sponge¶
First, you’ll have to install your server software of choice. For Forge, you can download the installer and run java -jar forge-installer.jar --installServer from a terminal or command prompt (search online for more comprehensive instructions). Sponge has documentation on setting up a server. After installing your server software, download WorldEdit from Curseforge, if using Forge or Ore, if using Sponge. If you are using SpongeForge, either version of WorldEdit will work (but don’t use both) – the Forge version may perform better in some cases.
- If it doesn’t already exist, create a “mods” folder (it will be created after the server has been run once).
- Add the WorldEdit .jar file to the mods folder.
- Start the server.
Check your server log for errors. If you encounter errors, see the FAQ page.
Want to see selection lines?¶
To see lines showing your selection, you can either:
- Use the //drawsel command to gain access to a constrained version of the selection outlines server-side. Only cuboid selections smaller than 48x48x48 (or 32x32x32 in earlier versions) will work with it, and you must be in creative mode. Due to the way structure blocks have functioned in Minecraft for a very long time, there are some limitations.
- Use a third party client-side mod, e. g. WorldEdit CUI (Fabric). Keep in mind that this mod requires Fabric, so you must first install it.
If you would like to use an older version of Minecraft (1.12 or earlier), in addition to downloading an older WorldEdit (version 6), you may also need the old WorldEditCUI mod by Mumfrey. Note that this mod requires LiteLoader (installation instructions on that page) instead.
