WorldEdit is an in-game map editor for Minecraft Java Edition, available as a mod for Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge and as a plugin for Bukkit, Paper, and Spigot servers. It gives you region selections, copy-paste for structures, schematic import and export, brush tools for sculpting terrain, and a full undo history, all through commands typed in chat. WorldEdit supports Minecraft 1.17.1 and later.
What WorldEdit Lets You Do
The standard workflow starts with the wand item, a wooden axe by default. Right-clicking two corners of a region defines a cuboid selection, then commands operate on every block inside that volume. You can fill an entire mountain with stone, replace a forest's leaves, smooth a hillside, mirror a structure, or rotate a paste. Schematic files let you export builds and share them with other WorldEdit users or import community builds directly.
- //wand - bind the selection tool to a wooden axe
- //set <block> - fill the entire selection with the named block type
- //copy and //paste - duplicate structures with optional rotation and flip
- //schematic save / load - export and import .schem build files
- //brush sphere / smooth / raise / lower - sculpt terrain across a radius
- //undo and //redo - step back or forward through your edit history
How to Install WorldEdit
The installation path depends on your platform. For single-player on Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge, use the mod build. For Bukkit, Paper, Spigot, or Folia servers, use the separate Bukkit build listed on the same Modrinth page.
- 1.Download the correct build for your platform from the Modrinth project page.
- 2.Fabric: place the .jar in the mods folder alongside Fabric Loader and Fabric API.
- 3.Forge or NeoForge: place the .jar in the mods folder of your loader instance.
- 4.Bukkit, Paper, or Spigot: drop the Bukkit .jar into the server plugins folder and restart.
- 5.In-game, type //version to confirm WorldEdit is active.
Loader and Platform Compatibility
- Fabric (1.17.1 and later) - requires Fabric Loader and Fabric API
- Forge (1.19.4 and later) - no additional mod dependencies
- NeoForge (1.20.4 and later) - no additional mod dependencies
- Bukkit, Paper, Spigot (1.17.1 and later) - use the Bukkit build from the Modrinth page
- Folia - supported on recent builds; very large operations may behave differently in regionised worlds
Questions about this entry.
How do I install WorldEdit on Fabric?
Download the Fabric build from the WorldEdit Modrinth page. Place the .jar in your mods folder alongside Fabric Loader and Fabric API, then launch Minecraft. Run //version in chat to confirm the mod loaded. WorldEdit for Fabric supports Minecraft 1.17.1 and later.
Does WorldEdit work with Forge and NeoForge?
Yes. WorldEdit publishes separate builds for Forge and NeoForge. Download the matching build from the Modrinth page, place it in your mods folder, and restart. Forge support begins at Minecraft 1.19.4 and NeoForge support at 1.20.4.
Can I use WorldEdit in single-player?
Yes. WorldEdit runs on the integrated server that Minecraft starts for single-player sessions. Install the mod for your loader (Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge) and it works in creative mode immediately. In survival mode, commands require operator status, which you can grant from the pause menu via Open to LAN.
Does WorldEdit work on multiplayer servers?
Yes. Install WorldEdit on the server using the Bukkit/Paper build or the matching mod build. Players need the worldedit.* permission node or server operator status. WorldEdit is not installed on the client for multiplayer; only the server needs it.
Which Minecraft version does WorldEdit support?
WorldEdit 7.x supports Minecraft 1.17.1 through the current 1.21.x releases. The project publishes builds alongside major Minecraft releases. Check the Modrinth page for the latest-file versions for your specific Minecraft version.
