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Minecraft Datapack Language vs Shulkerscript

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FactMinecraft Datapack LanguageShulkerscript
Editor integrationThe VS Code extension supports syntax highlighting, real-time error checking, build commands, workspace validation, and raw text blocks.The official Visual Studio Code extension provides syntax highlighting and snippets for Shulkerscript files.
PurposeMDL compiles a JavaScript-style language into Minecraft datapacks.Shulkerscript is a language for writing Minecraft datapacks, with syntax similar to other programming languages and features beyond `.mcfunction` files.

Minecraft Datapack Language plans

  • Minecraft Datapack LanguageFree
  • Minecraft Datapack Language (MDL)Free

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Pick Minecraft Datapack Language if…

MDL suits Minecraft datapack creators who want a programming language, command-line workflow, VS Code support, or Python bindings. It can also suit projects organized across multiple files or built through common automation tools.

Pick Shulkerscript if…

Shulkerscript suits Minecraft data-pack creators who prefer a programming-language syntax and want to generate multiple function files from source. It also fits developers who want a command-line build workflow or an optional Visual Studio Code extension.

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