bridge.

Overview

bridge. is an IDE for creating Minecraft Bedrock Add-Ons. It helps organize the project from the start, setting up behavior packs, resource packs, skin packs and world templates with their required files and configuration. Projects are stored outside Minecraft’s com.mojang folder by default, so removing Minecraft does not also remove the project files. When packs or worlds are ready, bridge. can sync them to that folder.

Editing combines text and tree views. The tree editor is aimed at users with little JSON knowledge and prevents syntax errors; the text editor checks files against schemas and flags syntax problems. Editors provide dynamic completions, with suggestions filtered according to format version and experimental toggles. bridge. also previews models, textures, animations, collision boxes, entity seats and particle effects without loading Minecraft.

The project dates to 2019 and is released under the GPL-3.0 License. Its listed team includes lead developers solvedDev and Joel ant 05, and lead maintainer OuterCloudStudio.

Key features

• Pack and world setup: Create behavior packs, resource packs, skin packs and world templates with their project files and configuration.
• Broad file support: Work with every file type Minecraft supports for Add-Ons.
• Text and tree editing: Choose between two editor modes, with the tree view offering a route for users less familiar with JSON and the text view providing schema validation and syntax feedback.
• Previews: Inspect models, textures, animations, collision boxes, entity seats and particle effects without opening Minecraft.
• Dash compiler: Use the built-in compiler, which supports compiler plugins.
• Extensions: The extension API and store support community extensions, custom tools, editors, viewers, presets, themes and compiler plugins.
• Minecraft sync: Send behavior packs, resource packs, skin packs and worlds to Minecraft’s com.mojang folder.
• Project portability and collaboration: Export projects as .brproject, .mcaddon, .mcworld or .mctemplate, and import .mcaddon or .mcpack projects. The project structure can also be used with GitHub for collaboration and version control.
• Offline use: The installed web app is described as working offline like a native app.

Pricing

bridge. is free and open source. There is no free trial; the software is available under the GPL-3.0 License.

Platforms

bridge. is available on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. On mobile, users must download their project to completely save progress because mobile browsers do not support a required API. That caveat matters for anyone planning to work from a phone or tablet: download the project rather than relying on the browser alone to preserve ongoing work.

Who it's for

bridge. suits Minecraft Bedrock creators building or maintaining behavior packs, resource packs, skin packs and world templates. Its tree editor and filtered completions can help users who are less comfortable working directly with JSON, while the text editor, schema validation, scripting support, custom entity tools and compiler plugins give projects room to use more technical workflows. Users looking for a Minecraft Add-on Editors option that includes previews and project setup tools will find those capabilities gathered in one IDE.

Its GitHub-compatible project structure can support collaboration and version control. For support, users can report bugs or request features through the project's GitHub bug tracker, and seek help in Discord.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Pack and world setup, editing, validation, previews, compilation and Minecraft sync are all available in one environment.
• Pros: Projects are kept outside Minecraft’s data folder by default, and the extension system supports community additions and custom tools.
• Pros: The installed web app can work offline, and project exports cover several pack and world formats.
• Cons: Mobile browser users need to download their projects to fully save progress because of an unsupported API.
• Cons: bridge. focuses specifically on Minecraft Add-Ons rather than general-purpose coding.

Alternatives

For adjacent tools, consider Blockbench, Minecraft Launcher or Visual Studio Code. Other listed options include AddonCrate Studio, Crafty Craft, Bedrocken, Blockception Minecraft Bedrock Development and Addons Maker for Minecraft PE.

Verdict

bridge. brings the core work of Bedrock Add-On development together: project scaffolding, two editing modes, schema checks, previews, compilation, extensions and sync to Minecraft. Its free, open-source model makes it accessible without a subscription cost, and storing projects outside Minecraft’s folder by default adds a useful layer of separation. The main qualification is mobile saving, where project downloads are required to fully preserve progress. For creators who want a dedicated IDE for Bedrock packs and worlds, bridge. offers a broad toolset with a clear path from setup to Minecraft sync.