Build Minecraft bots in python using Lodestone.

2 min readNov 4, 2023

Lodestone is an incredibly powerful and flexible framework for building Minecraft bots of all kinds. Whether you’re new to Minecraft bot development or a seasoned pro, Lodestone provides all the tools you need to bring your bot ideas to life. Let’s dive into how to get up and running with Lodestone.

Installation and Setup

The first step is to install the Lodestone package using pip. It’s recommended to create a virtual environment first before installing:

python3 -m venv env
source env/bin/activate
pip install lodestone

With Lodestone installed, create a bot.py file to initialize your bot. This is where you’ll configure your bot’s username, authentication method, and other options:

import lodestone
bot = lodestone.createBot(
  host='localhost',
  port=0000,  # set this to your own LAN port
  username='MyAwesomeBot',
  auth='microsoft' 
)

In this example, we’re connecting to a local Minecraft server on localhost and using Microsoft authentication.

Running and Logging In

With your bot created, run it using:

python bot.py

The first time you run your bot, Lodestone will prompt you to log in using the authentication method you configured. Follow the login prompts to authenticate your bot and connect it to the Minecraft server.

Lodestone provides multiple authentication options including Microsoft and Offline modes. See the docs for details.

Configuring Your Bot

Lodestone provides many configuration options when creating your bot instance. Here are some key options to be aware of:

host — The Minecraft server IP or address to connect to
port — The port for the Minecraft server (default is 25565)
username — The bot’s in-game username
auth — The authentication method to use (microsoft, offline)
version — The Minecraft version to use (1.8 to 1.20.1)

See the full docs for all available configuration options.

Coding Your Bot’s Logic

Now for the fun part — writing the code that controls your bot’s behaviors and actions!

Lodestone provides a full API for controlling your bot and interacting with the Minecraft world. Here are some ideas to get started:

Make your bot talk using bot.chat("Hello world!")
Build structures using Lodestone’s building API
Farm resources by detecting and breaking blocks
Explore using pathfinding and digging
Trade with villagers and manage inventories
Fight mobs and other players

The possibilities are endless! Check out the Lodestone API docs to see all available methods and get inspired.

Resources and Next Steps

For more help, see the Lodestone docs and community:

Lodestone Documentation — Full API and guides
Discord Server — Chat with other Lodestone users
GitHub Repo — Report issues and contribute

Some next steps once you have a basic bot running:

Add more complex logic and behaviors
Deploy your bot to a remote server
Contribute to Lodestone’s open source codebase
Join the Discord community to ask questions

Happy Minecraft bot developing! Lodestone enables infinite possibilities for automating and enhancing your gameplay.