Matt Wolfe shows off Andy, an AI bot that plays Minecraft with you on a local server. It can build structures, fight mobs, generate pixel art, and write code to turn your ideas into scenes. The demo uses Claude 3.5 and requires Minecraft Java Edition plus an API key.
Claude 3.5 (Anthropic).
Minecraft Java Edition, the Minecraft bot code from GitHub, and an Anthropic API key.
Imagine having an AI friend in Minecraft that can build entire castles, fight alongside you in survival mode, or create pixel art masterpieces on command. This AI bot named Andy, shown in a video by McKay Wrigley, uses Claude 3.5 to actually understand and play Minecraft with you. Here's how it works. Andy connects to your Minecraft world through a local server, using advanced language AI to interpret your commands and turn them into actions. Want to stairway to heaven? Andy will build it. Need help surviving your first night? Andy's got your back. And the coolest part? Andy doesn't just follow basic commands, it actually understands understands context and can get creative. Tell it to build a medieval village with a dragon attacking it and watch as it writes code in real time to bring your vision to life. Setting this up only requires the Minecraft Java Edition, the Minecraft bot code from GitHub, and an anthropic API key for the complete step by step guide. Check out McKay's full video over on YouTube. This isn't just a mod. It's like having a super intelligent friend who can help you build, explore and survive in ways that you never thought possible while playing Minecraft.
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