ComputerCraft
With ComputerCraft, players build in-game computers, turtle robots and monitors, then control them with programs written in the Lua language.
What it does
Computers and turtles are placed in the world and programmed from an in-game terminal. Turtle robots can move, dig, place blocks and carry items, following whatever Lua program the player writes for them. The mod turns programming into a gameplay activity, and the author notes it as a practical way to learn real-world coding skills.
The mod is released for Forge and ModLoader, with Forge files covering 1.10.2 and the older ModLoader builds matching 1.2.4. Because the mod supports client and server play, the server and every player need it. Its license is a custom one and the code is not open source, though the source code is publicly available. Daniel Ratcliffe created ComputerCraft in late 2011, and a later upload to Modrinth was made for archival purposes, with the original author's consent.
Key features
Programmable computers
Computers run Lua programs that the player writes, so behavior in the world is set by code.
Turtle robots
Turtles move through the world, dig, place blocks and handle items under the control of a program.
Monitors and peripherals
Computers can attach to monitors and other devices, letting programs show output and interact with the world.
Lua scripting
Programs are written in the Lua programming language, giving players a real-world scripting skill.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.10.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.9.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.8.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.7.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.6.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.5.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.4.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.3.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.2.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.1.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.0.x1 of 1 version with builds
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Required by 3 mods
Use cases
Learning to program
Players new to coding can write small Lua scripts in a familiar game setting and see the results right away.
Automation
Turtles and computers can repeat building, mining and item tasks, reducing manual work on large projects.
Who it’s for: Players who want to learn Lua, and server owners who run automated builds or programmable machines on Forge or ModLoader.
How it compares
CC: Tweaked is the active continuation of this mod, available for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 1.4.7 – 26.3, with client and server support and a custom license. OpenComputers is an open source Forge mod for 1.7.10 – 1.12.2 that runs on client and server under the MIT License. Advanced Computers is open source, uses the MIT License, runs on client and server, and is published only for 1.20.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComputerCraft | Forge and ModLoader | 1.0 – 1.10.2 | Client and server | 2023-01-13 |
| CC: Tweaked | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.4.7 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-09-28 |
| OpenComputers | Forge | 1.7.10 – 1.12.2 | Client and server | 2026-08-04 |
| Advanced Computers | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-09-22 |
Questions
Which loader does ComputerCraft need?
Does ComputerCraft have to be installed on the server?
Why is ComputerCraft on Modrinth under ModrinthArchives?
In the catalog
ComputerCraft is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,122 Technology mods for Forge. 556 mods support Minecraft 1.10.2.
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What the author says
ComputerCraft is a modification for Minecraft that’s all about computer programming. It allows you to build in-game Computers and Turtle Robots, and write programs for them using the Lua programming language. The addition of programming to Minecraft opens up a wide variety of new possibilities for automation and…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/computercraft
- Owner
- ModrinthArchives
- Published
- 2023-01-11
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2023-01-13
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15