Bedrock’s block (in blocks/ruby_block.json ):
But what if you could take that classic Java mod—your favorite world-changing .jar file—and turn it into a that works smoothly on Bedrock, mobile, or Xbox?
Extract JAR → grab ruby_ore.png , sapphire_ore.png , topaz_ore.png . Step 2: Write Ore block JSONs for Bedrock (copy-paste from vanilla diamond_ore.json – rename identifiers). Step 3: Write Ingot items (json in items/ folder with minecraft:max_stack_size: 64 ). Step 4: Write Tools (Sword, Pickaxe) using minecraft:durability and minecraft:damage . Step 5: Write Recipes (ore to ingot in furnace; ingot to tools in crafting table). Step 6: Assemble behavior and resource packs. Step 7: Validate with mc-validator . Step 8: Package as .mcaddon → Test in Bedrock → Success. how+to+convert+jar+to+mcaddon+verified
"parent": "block/cube_all", "textures": "all": "mod:block/ruby_block"
This guide covers everything: the , step-by-step translation methods , manual coding tweaks , and how to get your addon "verified" (signed and validated) to avoid the "Import Failed" error. Part 1: Understanding the Core Problem – Why JAR ≠ MCADDON Before touching any tools, understand this: You cannot "directly" convert a JAR to an MCADDON. They are fundamentally different: Bedrock’s block (in blocks/ruby_block
template:
You must manually map each Java property to a Bedrock component. Java recipe (JSON): Step 3: Write Ingot items (json in items/
"format_version": "1.20", "minecraft:recipe_shaped": "description": "identifier": "converted:ruby_block_recipe" , "tags": ["crafting_table"], "pattern": ["###", "###", "###"], "key": "#": "converted:ruby" , "result": "item": "converted:ruby_block", "count": 1