ChaosCraft's Device's

Minecraft 版本： 1.20.1

平台： forge

标签： library technology utility

🖥️ CHAOSCRAFT'S DEVICE'S 🖥️

A lightweight in-game desktop for Minecraft featuring windowed apps, virtual files, wallpapers, and per-player persistence. Bring a tiny PC into Minecraft!

🔧Required Dependecies 

• GeckoLib v.4.7.4+

🚀 Instant In-Game Desktop

Transform your Minecraft experience with a true desktop environment - drag windows, manage files, customize wallpapers, and run built-in or custom apps, all inside Minecraft - just drop the jar in your mods folder!

🌟 Persistent & Extensible

App and desktop state are saved per-player (JSON + world FS). Modpack authors: easily customize, extend, and persist app state and files. Register custom apps/icons at runtime with simple APIs.

🖼️ Wallpaper & Media Support

Supports solid colors, PNG/JPG/GIF wallpapers, and animated backgrounds. Paint app exports PNGs. Add new wallpapers by dropping images in the runtime folder - no resource pack needed.

⚠️ Compatibility Notice

Supported on Minecraft 1.20.1 with Forge 47.4.0.

⚡ Key Features

• Full desktop UI: draggable windows, icons, taskbar, previews
• Built-in apps: Files, Notes, Notepad, Paint, Weather, Settings, Marketplace, Geomtry Dash, etc...
• Per-player JSON persistence and world-level FS (pc_ui_files.dat)
• Wallpaper manager: solid colors, images, GIFs
• Tab Feature - If you have any open apps you can press Tab to see them All !
• Searchbar - On the Taskbar so you search for Apps
• Extensible: register custom apps/icons at runtime
• Performance: async IO and smart caching for smooth UX (coming fully for v.2.0.0)

Note: The mod does not change gameplay - it adds a fully functional desktop inside Minecraft!
         Also beware ! Some Apps may be incomplete like the Calender, Browser and YouTube app
         Apps like the Browser App or YouTube app will be made Functional in a Addon in the future 
         since having a Real Browser Engine running is Very Performance heavy

🆕 Version 1.0.0 - Initial Release 🎉

• ✅ Placeable laptops open the in-game desktop
• 🖼️ Wallpaper picker, drag & drop support, window stacking & snapping
• 🧩 Core apps: Files, Notes, Notepad, Paint, Calculator, Calendar, Browser, Marketplace, Messenger, etc...
• 💾 Per-player JSON data and world FS for files
• 🛠️ App registration and icon customization APIs

💬 Frequently Asked Questions

🔄 Can I add this mod to an existing world?

Yes! Desktop and app data are stored per-player in JSON. You can safely add/remove this mod at any time, but always make backups.

💾 How does file persistence work?

Files and app state are saved in config/chaoscrafts_device_mod/players/<player>/ and world FS (pc_ui_files.dat). Wallpapers can be added to run/chaoscrafts_device_mod/wallpapers/ for instant use.

🖼️ Can I use custom wallpapers?

Absolutely! Just drop PNG/JPG/GIF images into the wallpapers folder.

👥 How can I extend with my own apps or icons?

Use AppFactory.registerApp(...) and IconManager.registerCustomIcon(...) in your mod or datapack. ( There will be some Documentation soon so Devs can Create Custom Apps with Ease !

🔧 Vital Fixes & Features

• Full window management: dragging, minimizing, restoring, stacking, snapping
• Taskbar with hover previews and app context menus
• File browser and editor, Paint export to PNG, per-player notes
• Live async stats & diagnostics for troubleshooting (will be fully for v.2.0.0)
• Simple installation: just drop the jar in your mods folder and play!

📊 Real-World Performance

• Desktop loads instantly in-game
• All app and file operations are async for smooth gameplay (will be fully for v.2.0.0)
• Runs fast on both high-end and modest PCs

🎮 Compatibility

• Minecraft 1.20.1 with Forge 47.4.0
• Works with most modpacks
• No resource pack needed for wallpapers - just drop images into the folder

🌐 Community

Need help or want to suggest an app? Join the BlackRift Studios Discord:
BlackRift Studios Discord

👋 About

Created by ChaosCraft - inspired by the idea of having a true desktop OS inside Minecraft, with full extensibility and local persistence for every player.

⚖️ Usage Guidelines

© 2025 ChaosCraft - All Rights Reserved

Modpack & Server Usage:
Free to include in modpacks/servers (attribution appreciated!). For large packs/servers, please reach out for a quick heads-up.

Code Protection: Please respect code copyright. Collaboration and extension are welcome — reach out if you want to contribute or create custom apps.

💬 My Policy Explained

This mod is designed to be open and extensible for the community, but please credit ChaosCraft for major features in large packs or public servers.

ChaosCrafts Device Mod • Version 1.0.0-1.20.1 • Created by ChaosCraft • BlackRift Studios • October 1, 2025