Tools and Resources

Setup

Don't know where to start? Watch the below video:

For other versions/categories, watch the below video, substituting any mention of 1.16.1 and Random Seed for your chosen version/category:

Prism Launcher

Alternative - MultiMC

Eclipse Adoptium Java

Recommended Java version for most applications

GraalVM

Java which is slower on startup, but speeds up over time

ModCheck

by RedLime & tildejustin

Installs up-to-date recommended speedrunning mods

MapCheck

by cylorun

Installs up-to-date speedrunning practice maps

Macros and utilities

Jingle

by DuncanRuns

Speedrunning utility application for single instance/SeedQueue - window resizing, program launching, easy co-op server setup and more

AutoHotkey

General-purpose rebinding software

Please read the rebinding rules!

Julti

by DuncanRuns

Speedrunning utility application for multi-instancing*

*Runners playing 1.16.1 should use the SeedQueue mod

Calculators and trackers

Ninjabrain Bot

by Ninjabrain

Stronghold calculator for Minecraft 1.9+

ContariaCalc

by KingContaria

Stronghold calculator for Minecraft pre-1.9

AATool

by DarwinBaker

Tracker for All Advancements, All Blocks, All Items

Other

OBS

Recommended recording software

PaceMan

by Specnr, jojoe77777, sathyea and more

Find runners who are currently on pace, and track stats of your runs

MCSR Ranked

by RedLime and OliverMCSR

Race other speedrunners on the same seed with standardized RNG (not affiliated with speedrun.com)

Search Crafting tool

by bezz

Finds optimal search crafting languages given a list of desired crafts

e4mcbiat

by DuncanRuns

Tunneling service used for co-op speedruns

Alternative - Bore

Alternative - ngrok

May require payment - be aware when providing payment details