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BuildCraft/BuildCraft

BuildCraft observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/BuildCraft/BuildCraft · homepage · Java · NOASSERTION (other) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

60/100

  • Activity 83
  • Release rhythm 8
  • Longevity 100

Flags: no_license

How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: n/a
  • age_days: 5252
  • days_rel: n/a
  • days_push: 103
  • n_releases_24m: 0

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

1365 stars · 518 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded

BuildCraft is an open-source Minecraft mod (Forge) that adds pipes, engines, quarries, builders, robots, and automated machinery to the game. It is written in Java, modularized into core/transport/builders/energy/factory/robotics/silicon modules, and includes a public API for other mods.

Use cases

  • automate mining with a quarry in Minecraft
  • transport items and fluids between machines with pipes
  • add engines and power generation to a Minecraft world
  • build automated factories and robots in Minecraft
  • develop another Minecraft mod that integrates with BuildCraft's API

When to choose

  • you play modded Minecraft on Forge and want classic automation (pipes, quarries, builders)
  • you want a well-established, open-source automation mod with an API for integration
  • you want to contribute fixes or translations to a long-running Minecraft mod

When to avoid

  • you play vanilla Minecraft without Forge
  • you need a mod for Minecraft versions newer than 1.12.2
  • you want modern tech mods with more active feature development

Facets

plugin · maturity maintenance

game simulation plugin-system gaming-tools jvm minecraft-mod forge automation pipes quarry open-source-mod minecraft game-development

5 sources

Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
BuildCraft/BuildCraftmain60

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