What Is Minecraft Modding?

Modding is short for modifying — using code to change the Minecraft rules. Modding is a time-tested way to learn to code

By Tyler Ortman

August 1, 2022

Edit Skins and Mobs

Of course, you can edit skins, items, and mobs without learning how to code at all. 

Write Code

If you want to take total control of Minecraft, you'll need to write code. You can start by controlling something simple, like your inventory or how time passes.

Give yourself endless blocks 

Enter an amazing world!

Minigames and More

After getting the hang of the basics, you might go on to change Minecraft's rules or add features. 

Summon a Boss 

Platform Chase Game

Make a fireworks show!

Dig a hole to the Void!

Give yourself superpowers!

The Code Is Simple

But can you write your own original code to extend the mods?  True coders love to push the envelope and put their own spin on things. 

Free Fallin'

Explore recursion!

Multi-player games!

Build a railway

A Cool Community

You can publish your work, too, on one of the hottest places to find and share mods, skins, and more.  Get Minecraft famous! Some of Tynker's Community projects have millions of views.

What Is Supported?

Both popular versions of Minecraft work with Tynker. Need to get it yourself? You can purchase a copy from minecraft.net ✔ Minecraft: Java Edition ✔ Minecraft: Bedrock Edition ✔ Teachers can use Education     Edition, too!

Explore Course Catalog

Find fun Minecraft tutorials in +Create Project menu! Or find cool Minecraft Tynker courses!

Minecraft Ebooks

Teleport yourself with snowballs, put on a fireworks show, or build an infinite golden railway in these fun ebooks. Explore everything that Tynker has to offer. 

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