Sandstone

C
C tier on Minecraft Datapack GeneratorsScore 6.6 · #6 of 22
Android app
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Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
sandstone.dev
The Sandstone homepage

Summary

Sandstone is ranked #6 of 22 in Minecraft datapack generators on Everything Xiaomi. It runs on Linux, macOS, Web, Windows.

Compared on Minecraft datapack generators

Function generation
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Loot table generation
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Advancement generation
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Predicate generation
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Datapack validation
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Facts

Product
Sandstone is a TypeScript library for creating, debugging, and sharing Minecraft datapacks and resource packs.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Autocomplete
It provides command autocomplete and includes Wiki documentation for commands and resources such as predicates, loot tables, and advancements.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Pack organization
It lets developers organize multiple functions, advancements, or loot tables in a file or follow Minecraft’s one-per-file layout.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Code abstractions
Built-in abstractions include if/else, boolean logic, while and for loops, and sleep; developers can also use vanilla commands directly.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026
CLI
The Sandstone CLI can scaffold and build datapacks, rebuild on file changes, and run a watcher.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Live preview
The documentation snippets can be edited and their resulting datapack previewed live without installing Sandstone.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Dependencies
The `sand install` CLI command supports installing Smithed libraries, and the docs also show installing Sandstone libraries through npm-compatible package managers.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Sharing
Sandstone functions can be published on NPM for others to use in their packs.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Target users
The project describes itself as designed for developers and datapack creators, with abstractions intended to support efficient datapack development.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Prerequisites
Local installation requires Bun and Node.js, and the docs recommend using a code editor such as Visual Studio Code.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs people who need help or want to discuss with the community to its Discord server.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Community support
The homepage links to GitHub, Discord, npm, and a project sponsorship page.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026
What it is
Sandstone is a TypeScript library for creating, debugging, and sharing Minecraft datapacks and resource packs.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Autocompletion
It provides command and resource autocompletion, plus official Wiki documentation for commands and resources.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Vanilla commands
Developers can use vanilla commands directly while retaining autocompletion and build-time and run-time checks.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Control flow
Built-in abstractions include if/else, boolean logic, loops, switch statements, and sleep.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Publishing
The project says developers can publish functions to NPM for others to use in their packs.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Dependency integrations
The CLI can install libraries from Smithed and Sandstone’s library repository; the docs also show installing `@sandstone-mc/block` with pnpm.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Supported datapack resources
Typed resources include advancements, damage types, loot tables, predicates, recipes, tags, and other Minecraft datapack resources.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Local requirements
Local use requires Bun for the CLI and Node.js due to a stated bug; the docs recommend a code editor such as Visual Studio Code.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026
Audience
Sandstone is designed for datapack creators and developers who want a TypeScript-based workflow for Minecraft datapacks.sandstone.dev · 4 Oct 2026

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