How to install MCreator 2024.1 on a Chromebook

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Installing MCreator 2024.1 on a Chromebook

In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing MCreator 2024.1 on your Chromebook. MCreator is a powerful tool for creating Minecraft mods, and with this tutorial, you'll be able to use it on your Chromebook with Linux support.

Important Note: This tutorial is specifically for Chromebooks with Intel or AMD CPUs that support Linux Apps. It will not work on Chromebooks with ARM64 architecture.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have Linux Apps (Crostini) enabled on your Chromebook. If you haven't done this yet, go to your Chromebook's Settings, navigate to the Linux section, and follow the prompts to set it up.

Installation Steps

Follow these steps carefully to install MCreator 2024.1:

  1. Open the Linux terminal on your Chromebook.
  2. Download the MCreator package by running this command: 
    wget https://github.com/MCreator/MCreator/releases/download/2024.1.15821/MCreator.2024.1.Linux.64bit.tar.gz
  3. Extract the downloaded package: 
    tar -xf MCreator.2024.1.Linux.64bit.tar.gz
  4. Set the correct permissions: 
    chmod 755 MCreator20241/jdk/bin/java && chmod 755 MCreator20241/mcreator.sh
  5. Change to the MCreator directory and run the application: 
    cd MCreator20241 && ./mcreator.sh
  6. Move MCreator files to your home directory: 
    mv MCreator20241/* /home/$USER/
  7. Update your package list: 
    sudo apt update
  8. Install kmenuedit (a tool for editing the application menu): 
    sudo apt install kmenuedit
  9. Launch kmenuedit to add MCreator to your app menu: 
    kmenuedit

Understanding the Installation Process

Let's break down what each step does:

  • We start by downloading the MCreator package directly from the official GitHub repository.
  • The tar command extracts the contents of the downloaded file.
  • We then set the correct permissions for the Java executable and the MCreator startup script.
  • The application is launched to ensure it works correctly.
  • We move the MCreator files to the home directory for easier access.
  • Finally, we install and use kmenuedit to add MCreator to the application menu for convenient access in the future.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues during the installation:

  • Ensure your Chromebook's Linux environment is up-to-date by running sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade before starting the installation.
  • If you get a "permission denied" error, double-check that you've correctly set the permissions in step 4.
  • Make sure you have enough free space in your Linux container. MCreator and its dependencies can take up significant storage.

Video Tutorial

For a visual guide through this process, check out our step-by-step video tutorial:

Additional Resources

To enhance your MCreator experience on Chromebook, consider exploring these resources:

We hope this guide helps you successfully install and use MCreator 2024.1 on your Chromebook. Happy modding!

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