Minecraft Gets a Brain Boost: Your AI Sidekick Awaits 🤖🧠

Have you ever wished your Minecraft character had a little extra help? Ever dreamed of building epic structures with a simple command? Well, grab your pickaxe and get ready to meet Andy, your new AI-powered Minecraft companion! ⛏️

This guide will walk you through setting up Andy in your Minecraft world. We’ll cover everything from installing the right software to giving your first commands.

1. Gearing Up: Prepping Your Minecraft World 🧰

Before you can unleash the power of AI in your Minecraft adventures, you’ll need a few things:

Minecraft Java Edition: This is a must-have! You’ll need the paid version of Minecraft Java Edition to run the server code that powers Andy.
Minecraft Version 1.2.4 (or compatible): Make sure you have the correct Minecraft version installed. The latest version might not be compatible, so double-check!
Anthropic Developer Account: You’ll need an account with Anthropic to access their powerful AI model, Claude. Don’t worry, it’s free to sign up!
Basic Terminal Knowledge: You’ll be using your computer’s terminal (command prompt) for some of the setup. Don’t worry, it’s easier than it sounds!

2. Summoning Andy: Setting Up Your AI Assistant 🪄

Now, let’s bring Andy to life!

Clone the “Mindcraft” Repository: Head over to the “Mindcraft” GitHub repository (link in the resources below) and clone it to your computer. This repository contains all the code you need to run Andy.
Grab Your Anthropic API Key: Log in to your Anthropic account, generate a new API key (and keep it safe!), and paste it into the designated spot in the keys.json file.
Install Dependencies: Open your terminal, navigate to the project folder, and run the command npm i to install all the necessary packages.
Enable Insecure Coding (Use Caution!): In the settings.js file, you’ll need to set allowInsecureCoding to true. ⚠️ Important: This allows Andy to write and execute code on your computer. Be very careful with this setting!

3. Welcome to the World, Andy! Launching Your AI Friend 👋

Your Minecraft world is prepped, Andy’s code is ready, time to get building!

Open Your Minecraft World: Launch Minecraft 1.2.4, create a new world (Superflat type recommended), and enable cheats.
Open to LAN: Go to your world’s settings and open it to LAN, making sure to use the port 55916.
Start the Server: In your terminal, navigate to the project folder and run node main.js. Andy will spawn in your world shortly!

4. Building Dreams, Block by Block: Commanding Your AI Builder 🧱

Now for the fun part – putting Andy to work!

Give Andy Commands: Type “T” to open the chat and start giving Andy instructions. “Build a house with a red roof” or “Make me a giant cake out of emerald blocks” are just the beginning!
Watch the Magic Happen: Andy will use its AI brain to understand your command and write code to build it in real-time.
Experiment and Explore! Try different commands, explore various building materials, and see what amazing creations you and Andy can come up with together!

5. Level Up Your World: Resources and Tips 🚀

Ready to take your AI-powered Minecraft experience even further?

Mindcraft GitHub Repository: https://github.com/kolbytn/mindcraft: Get the code, find solutions to common issues, and explore advanced features.
Anthropic Platform: https://www.anthropic.com/: Learn more about the Claude AI model powering Andy and discover its full potential.

Remember: This is just the beginning! The world of AI-powered Minecraft is constantly evolving, so stay curious, keep experimenting, and have fun building the world of your dreams, one block at a time.