BuildCraft
BuildCraft is a comprehensive Minecraft modification that was created in the pre-1.6 era and provides players with advanced transportation, resource mining, building, and energy management capabilities. Originally developed by SpaceToad, the modification has received contributions from many notable modders and is currently maintained by AlexIIL.
Structure and Modules
This project represents the combined version of BuildCraft, including all major modules except for the Compat module. If you only need specific components, you can download them separately:
- Core — contains key elements: wrench, gears, wooden engine, and other basic components required for the operation of other modules.
- Builders — offers construction tools: architect table, builder, filler, and related functions.
- Energy — adds oil, fuel, as well as Stirling engines and combustion engines.
- Factory — includes pump, tank, mining well, autoworkbench, and other production mechanisms.
- Transport — provides a pipe system for moving items and liquids.
- Silicon — contains logic gates, laser system, and tables for creating advanced items.
- Robotics — adds robots for automating various tasks.
Additional Modules
- Compat — provides enhanced compatibility with other modifications.
- Lib — contains library code used by other BuildCraft modules. Usually required only if another modification depends on it and you don't have Core or All installed.
Licensing
Different versions of BuildCraft are distributed under different licenses:
- Versions 1.4.1–1.5_01.3: public domain
- Version 1.5_01.4: public domain (modular form only)
- Versions 1.6.5.1–2.2.4: license status unclear
- Versions 2.2.5–3.1.5: Minecraft Mod Public License (MMPLv1)
- Versions 3.2.0–7.2.x: MMPLv1
- Versions 7.99.0 and newer: MMPLv1 + Mozilla Public License Version 2.0 (MPLv2)