blockbench/README.md

# Blockbench  

Blockbench is a free, modern model editor for boxy models and pixel art textures.
Models can be exported for Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition as well as most game engines and other 3D applications.

Blockbench features a modern and intuitive UI, plugin support and innovative features. It is the industry standard for creating custom 3D models for the Minecraft Marketplace.

Website and download: [blockbench.net](https://www.blockbench.net)


![Interface](https://blockbench.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/interface_wheelloader_full.png)



## Contribution

To submit a suggestion or report a bug, please [open an issue](https://github.com/JannisX11/blockbench/issues/new).
If you want to contribute to the Blockbench code, please contact me on Discord before.
If you want to contribute Blockbench translations, you can visit [blockbench.net/translations](https://blockbench.net/translations/). Thank you!



## Launching Blockbench

To launch Blockbench from source, you can clone the repository, navigate to the correct branch and launch the program in development mode using the instructions below. If you just want to use the latest version, please download the app from the website.

* Install [NodeJS](https://nodejs.org/en/).
* Then install all dependencies via
`npm install`
* Finally, launch Blockbench using
`npm run dev`



## Plugins

Blockbench supports Javascript-based plugins. Learn more about creating plugins on [https://documentation.blockbench.net](https://documentation.blockbench.net).