Editor plugins

A BDEngine plugin is a JavaScript file that extends the editor. Add a settings window, process a selection, generate objects, or create a HeadPaint tool. Basic JavaScript and DOM skills are enough to get started; you do not need a separate build tool.

The main extension interface is window.editorAPI. It is stable and officially supported. You can also explore and use the editor’s internal capabilities through window.editor; these dependencies may need adjustments after an update. See Public API and internal objects for the distinction.

Create your first plugin

Start with a button and a window. Prepare a file, install it in the editor, restart BDEngine, and open your own interface. Local installation does not require Minecraft or a catalog account.

Get startedPlugin capabilities, your first JavaScript file, metadata, and access to the editor.

Solve a specific task

Each guide provides a small, complete tool and a downloadable JavaScript file. Choose a task, learn its main steps, and adapt the example to your workflow.

Practical guidesWindows, import and export menus, selections, generators, project data, HeadPaint, environments, and translations.

Find a method and its limitations

The reference describes parameters, return values, and side effects. It also covers editor events and custom objects. Links throughout the guides take you directly to the relevant methods.

editorAPI referenceMethod signatures, call examples, undo history, data formats, and the plugin lifecycle.

Prepare your plugin for other users

Check installation, reopening the interface, and compatibility. Then create a listing in Dev Studio and submit a version for review. After the first approval, your plugin appears in the community catalog.

Publishing and maintenanceDev Studio, versions and moderation, compatibility checks, and troubleshooting.