The MCprep Blender add-on supports Minecraft renders and animations with materials, animatable mob rigs, and world models.
Mcprep
The MCprep repository describes a Blender Python add-on for Minecraft renders and animations, intended to improve that workflow.
About Mcprep
MCprep is an open-source Blender Python add-on designed to streamline workflows for creating Minecraft renders and animations. It automates tasks for users working with exported Minecraft world data, including material optimization, texture swapping, animated texture application, and duplicate material/image consolidation. The add-on also provides tools for spawning mobs, effects, and proxy characters, with default animations for common blocks and mobs like tall grass, torches, bats, and blazes. It supports Blender 2.80 through 4.0, and users must hold a valid Minecraft license to use bundled game assets to comply with Mojang's terms of service.
Key features
- Automatically improves materials for imported Minecraft worlds
- Swaps world textures using valid Minecraft resource packs
- Applies animated textures to blocks for jmc2obj exports
- Consolidates duplicate materials and images in Blender files
- Spawns mobs, effects, and proxy animation characters
- Includes default animations for common Minecraft blocks and mobs
Best for: Minecraft animators and render artists using Blender with exported Minecraft world data benefit most.
Good for
- Open-source and free to use and modify
- Automates repetitive material and texture tasks for Minecraft Blender workflows
- Includes a pre-built asset library and default animations for common Minecraft elements
Watch out for
- Texture swap and animated texture features only support jmc2obj world exports initially
- Not all features are available across all supported Blender versions
- Bundled game assets require a valid Minecraft license to comply with Mojang's terms of service
Mcprep at a glance
- Category
- Design & Creative › 3D, CAD & Motion
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Mcprep FAQ
What Blender versions is MCprep compatible with?
MCprep is compatible with Blender 2.80 through 4.0, with some features unavailable in older versions.
Do I need a Minecraft license to use MCprep?
A valid Minecraft license is required only if using bundled game assets, per Mojang's terms of service.
What Minecraft world export tools does MCprep support?
MCprep is tested and developed for use with jmc2obj and Mineways exports to OBJ format.
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