BlockHand
CommunityMCP server by gjlmotea · updated · ★ 1
Minecraft Education Edition MCP server: Agent robot, 24 build shapes, events. No add-on needed. BlockHand is a community project by gjlmotea, not verified by a company domain.
Install BlockHand
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add blockhand -- npx -y @gjlmotea/blockhand-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"blockhand": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@gjlmotea/blockhand-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"blockhand": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@gjlmotea/blockhand-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"blockhand": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@gjlmotea/blockhand-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add blockhand -- npx -y @gjlmotea/blockhand-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"blockhand": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@gjlmotea/blockhand-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add blockhand npx -y @gjlmotea/blockhand-mcpGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the blockhand block.
Last commit 4 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
Not checked yet. What we check
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
MINECRAFT_Environment variable | Optional | Port the game connects to with /connect (default 19131, shared by all AI sessions) |
MINECRAFT_Environment variable | Optional | Listen address (default 127.0.0.1, loopback only) |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
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BlockHand: common questions
How do I install BlockHand?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add blockhand -- npx -y @gjlmotea/blockhand-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is BlockHand the official server?
BlockHand is a community project by gjlmotea, not verified by a company domain.
Is BlockHand free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is BlockHand safe to use?
It scores 39 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to BlockHand?
Similar MCP servers: Harness, MCP Registry Server, ref-tools-ref-tools-mcp, Microsoft Learn MCP.
Does BlockHand work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.
