Sample Python scripts and notes for using the Python mpi library for manipulating and working with Minecraft.
I use these scripts and the library to explore Python3.
You'll need a Minecraft setup that supports interaction via API.
This is most simply achieved with the Minecraft for Raspberry Pi, but can also work with full blown Minecraft Java Servers with the Raspberry Juice Server.
Details of setting up the server side are out of scope for these instructions, it is assumed you already have the server running and a game client connected.
- Setup a Python virtual environment. Python3.x was used with these examples and is recommended. Install
python -m venv venv- Install
mpi
pip install mpi- Verify all is working by running the following in an interpreter.
from mpi.minecraft import Minecraft
name = "Yourname"
# connect to minecraft
address = "MinecraftServerAddress"
mc = Minecraft.create(address)
# get the x,y,z (position)
entity_id = mc.getPlayerEntityId(name)
position = mc.entity.getPos()
# print position to screen
print("x: {}, y: {}, z: {}".format(position.x, position.y, position.z))