A Computer Desktop Right Inside Minecraft!

The ChaosCraft's Device's modification transforms your game world into a full-fledged operating system with a working desktop that appears directly in Minecraft.

What is the Desktop Environment?

This is a complete graphical interface with draggable windows, file operations, wallpapers, and customizable user settings. Each player gets their own personalized system where data is stored separately.

Key Features:

• Complete operating system within the game
• Windows-style window management with drag functionality
• Wide selection of built-in applications
• Individual data storage for each player
• Support for custom apps and extensions

Built-in Applications

Default Programs:

• File Explorer
• Notepad for notes
• Paint graphics editor
• Calculator
• Calendar of events
• Internet browser
• Content marketplace
• Mini-games

Appearance Customization

Desktop background changing supports multiple formats:

• Solid color fills
• Static images (PNG, JPG)
• Animated wallpapers (GIF)

The graphics editor allows creating images and exporting them to PNG format.

Technical Features

Data Storage:

• Player configurations and files save in JSON
• Compatibility with game world file system
• Asynchronous operations for smooth performance
• Background processes run without gameplay delays

For Developers:

• API for registering custom applications
• Custom icon system
• Expansion capability through other mods
• Integration with datapacks

Compatibility and Requirements

Basic Information:

• Game version: Minecraft 1.20.1
• Loader: Forge version 47.4.0+
• Core Library: GeckoLib version 4.7.4 or higher

Installation Notes: Only client-side installation is mandatory. Server installation is recommended to ensure proper camera and block functionality synchronization between players.

Installation: Place the JAR file in the mods directory and launch the game!

Command Line Operations

Main commands for interacting with the system:

 /device desktop        -   Open the desktop
 /device app <appname>  -   Launch specific application
 /device files          -   Open file manager
 /device wallpapers     -   Manage desktop wallpapers
 /device stats          -   View system statistics and status

Data Storage

User information is separated into the following directories:

Personal Settings: config/chaoscrafts_device_mod/players/<playername>/

Desktop Files: stored in appropriate game world areas

To add custom wallpapers, place image files in the run/chaoscrafts_device_mod/wallpapers/ folder, after which they will automatically appear in the background selection menu.

Extension System

For developers wanting to create custom applications:

• Use AppFactory.registerApp(...) to register new programs
• Apply IconManager.registerCustomIcon(...) for custom icons
• Full integration with the mod's microarchitecture

This addon doesn't change the core gameplay mechanics - it provides functional desktop emulation within the game universe, turning Minecraft into a multi-tasking computing environment with full progress preservation.