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<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*J3mPacim3MUzt9Q5epsJIw.png"></figure><p>Lodestone is an incredibly powerful and flexible framework for building Minecraft bots of all kinds. Whether you’re new to Minecraft bot development or a seasoned pro, Lodestone provides all the tools you need to bring your bot ideas to life. Let’s dive into how to get up and running with Lodestone.</p>
<h3>Installation and Setup</h3>
<p>The first step is to install the Lodestone package using pip. It’s recommended to create a virtual environment first before installing:</p>
<pre>python3 -m venv env<br>source env/bin/activate<br>pip install lodestone</pre>
<p>With Lodestone installed, create a bot.py file to initialize your bot. This is where you’ll configure your bot’s username, authentication method, and other options:</p>
<pre>import lodestone<br>bot = lodestone.createBot(<br>  host='localhost',<br>  port=0000,  # set this to your own LAN port<br>  username='MyAwesomeBot',<br>  auth='microsoft' <br>)</pre>
<p>In this example, we’re connecting to a local Minecraft server on localhost and using Microsoft authentication.</p>
<h3>Running and Logging In</h3>
<p>With your bot created, run it using:</p>
<pre>python bot.py</pre>
<p>The first time you run your bot, Lodestone will prompt you to log in using the authentication method you configured. Follow the login prompts to authenticate your bot and connect it to the Minecraft server.</p>
<p>Lodestone provides multiple authentication options including Microsoft and Offline modes. See the docs for details.</p>
<h3>Configuring Your Bot</h3>
<p>Lodestone provides many configuration options when creating your bot instance. Here are some key options to be aware of:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<strong>host</strong> — The Minecraft server IP or address to connect to</li>
<li>
<strong>port</strong> — The port for the Minecraft server (default is 25565)</li>
<li>
<strong>username</strong> — The bot’s in-game username</li>
<li>
<strong>auth</strong> — The authentication method to use (microsoft, offline)</li>
<li>
<strong>version</strong> — The Minecraft version to use (1.8 to 1.20.1)</li>
</ul>
<p>See the <a href="https://github.com/the-lodestone-project/Lodestone">full docs</a> for all available configuration options.</p>
<h3>Coding Your Bot’s Logic</h3>
<p>Now for the fun part — writing the code that controls your bot’s behaviors and actions!</p>
<p>Lodestone provides a full API for controlling your bot and interacting with the Minecraft world. Here are some ideas to get started:</p>
<ul>
<li>Make your bot talk using bot.chat("Hello world!")</li>
<li>Build structures using Lodestone’s building API</li>
<li>Farm resources by detecting and breaking blocks</li>
<li>Explore using pathfinding and digging</li>
<li>Trade with villagers and manage inventories</li>
<li>Fight mobs and other players</li>
</ul>
<p>The possibilities are endless! Check out the <a href="https://github.com/the-lodestone-project/Lodestone">Lodestone API docs</a> to see all available methods and get inspired.</p>
<h3>Resources and Next Steps</h3>
<p>For more help, see the Lodestone docs and community:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://lodestone-documentation.vercel.app/docs/lodestone/start">Lodestone Documentation </a>— Full API and guides</li>
<li>
<a href="https://discord.gg/Fa7HZgkczz">Discord Server </a>— Chat with other Lodestone users</li>
<li>
<a href="https://github.com/the-lodestone-project/Lodestone">GitHub Repo</a> — Report issues and contribute</li>
</ul>
<p>Some next steps once you have a basic bot running:</p>
<ul>
<li>Add more complex logic and behaviors</li>
<li>Deploy your bot to a remote server</li>
<li>Contribute to Lodestone’s open source codebase</li>
<li>Join the Discord community to ask questions</li>
</ul>
<p>Happy Minecraft bot developing! Lodestone enables infinite possibilities for automating and enhancing your gameplay.</p>
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