Use the recommended version for broadest compatibility
Update format versions when targeting new game features
Document your target versions in pack readme
Last updated: 2026-07-15
Source: GitHub issue #117 in Mojang/bedrock-samples – “[Suggestion] Adding a latest format version file(s) to metadata” (reported 2025-12-11)
Always test with the minimum version you claim to support
Use the recommended version for broadest compatibility
Update format versions when targeting new game features
Document your target versions in pack readme
Last updated: 2026-07-15
Source: GitHub issue #117 in Mojang/bedrock-samples – “[Suggestion] Adding a latest format version file(s) to metadata” (reported 2025-12-11)
Always test with the minimum version you claim to support
Use the recommended version for broadest compatibility
Update format versions when targeting new game features
Document your target versions in pack readme
Last updated: 2026-07-15
Source: GitHub issue #117 in Mojang/bedrock-samples – “[Suggestion] Adding a latest format version file(s) to metadata” (reported 2025-12-11)
Vanilla packs – Download from https://aka.ms/resourcepacktemplate and https://aka.ms/behaviorpacktemplate
Official docs – https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/minecraft/creator/
Script API changelog – Check GitHub releases for @minecraft/server npm package
Proposed Solution (from Issue #117)
The community has requested adding metadata files to bedrock-samples:
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/item.json
{
"latest": "1.21.130",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110", "1.21.90"]
}
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/block.json
{
"latest": "1.26.0",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.26.0", "1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110"]
}Best Practices
Always test with the minimum version you claim to support
Use the recommended version for broadest compatibility
Update format versions when targeting new game features
Document your target versions in pack readme
Last updated: 2026-07-15
Source: GitHub issue #117 in Mojang/bedrock-samples – “[Suggestion] Adding a latest format version file(s) to metadata” (reported 2025-12-11)
mctools.dev – Online addon inspector that validates format versions
Vanilla packs – Download from https://aka.ms/resourcepacktemplate and https://aka.ms/behaviorpacktemplate
Official docs – https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/minecraft/creator/
Script API changelog – Check GitHub releases for @minecraft/server npm package
Proposed Solution (from Issue #117)
The community has requested adding metadata files to bedrock-samples:
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/item.json
{
"latest": "1.21.130",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110", "1.21.90"]
}
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/block.json
{
"latest": "1.26.0",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.26.0", "1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110"]
}Best Practices
Always test with the minimum version you claim to support
Use the recommended version for broadest compatibility
Update format versions when targeting new game features
Document your target versions in pack readme
Last updated: 2026-07-15
Source: GitHub issue #117 in Mojang/bedrock-samples – “[Suggestion] Adding a latest format version file(s) to metadata” (reported 2025-12-11)
mctools.dev – Online addon inspector that validates format versions
Vanilla packs – Download from https://aka.ms/resourcepacktemplate and https://aka.ms/behaviorpacktemplate
Official docs – https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/minecraft/creator/
Script API changelog – Check GitHub releases for @minecraft/server npm package
Proposed Solution (from Issue #117)
The community has requested adding metadata files to bedrock-samples:
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/item.json
{
"latest": "1.21.130",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110", "1.21.90"]
}
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/block.json
{
"latest": "1.26.0",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.26.0", "1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110"]
}Best Practices
Always test with the minimum version you claim to support
Use the recommended version for broadest compatibility
Update format versions when targeting new game features
Document your target versions in pack readme
Last updated: 2026-07-15
Source: GitHub issue #117 in Mojang/bedrock-samples – “[Suggestion] Adding a latest format version file(s) to metadata” (reported 2025-12-11)
mctools.dev – Online addon inspector that validates format versions
Vanilla packs – Download from https://aka.ms/resourcepacktemplate and https://aka.ms/behaviorpacktemplate
Official docs – https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/minecraft/creator/
Script API changelog – Check GitHub releases for @minecraft/server npm package
Proposed Solution (from Issue #117)
The community has requested adding metadata files to bedrock-samples:
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/item.json
{
"latest": "1.21.130",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110", "1.21.90"]
}
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/block.json
{
"latest": "1.26.0",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.26.0", "1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110"]
}Best Practices
Always test with the minimum version you claim to support
Use the recommended version for broadest compatibility
Update format versions when targeting new game features
Document your target versions in pack readme
Last updated: 2026-07-15
Source: GitHub issue #117 in Mojang/bedrock-samples – “[Suggestion] Adding a latest format version file(s) to metadata” (reported 2025-12-11)
Script API module version
Animation/render controller versions
Block/item/entity JSON format versions
Current Known Versions (as of 2026-07-15)
# Resource Pack Format Versions
"format_version": 2 # Current for resource packs
# Behavior Pack Format Versions
"format_version": 2 # Current for behavior packs
# Script API Module Versions
"@minecraft/server": "1.17.0" # Latest stable
"@minecraft/server-ui": "1.3.0"
"@minecraft/server-net": "1.2.0"
# Animation Format
"format_version": "1.10.0" # Standard
# Render Controller Format
"format_version": "1.10.0" # Standard
# Block/Item/Entity JSON (in manifest dependencies)
"version": [1, 21, 0] # Game version targetingHow to Find Current Versions
mctools.dev – Online addon inspector that validates format versions
Vanilla packs – Download from https://aka.ms/resourcepacktemplate and https://aka.ms/behaviorpacktemplate
Official docs – https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/minecraft/creator/
Script API changelog – Check GitHub releases for @minecraft/server npm package
Proposed Solution (from Issue #117)
The community has requested adding metadata files to bedrock-samples:
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/item.json
{
"latest": "1.21.130",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110", "1.21.90"]
}
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/block.json
{
"latest": "1.26.0",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.26.0", "1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110"]
}Best Practices
Always test with the minimum version you claim to support
Use the recommended version for broadest compatibility
Update format versions when targeting new game features
Document your target versions in pack readme
Last updated: 2026-07-15
Source: GitHub issue #117 in Mojang/bedrock-samples – “[Suggestion] Adding a latest format version file(s) to metadata” (reported 2025-12-11)
Behavior pack format version (manifest.json)
Script API module version
Animation/render controller versions
Block/item/entity JSON format versions
Current Known Versions (as of 2026-07-15)
# Resource Pack Format Versions
"format_version": 2 # Current for resource packs
# Behavior Pack Format Versions
"format_version": 2 # Current for behavior packs
# Script API Module Versions
"@minecraft/server": "1.17.0" # Latest stable
"@minecraft/server-ui": "1.3.0"
"@minecraft/server-net": "1.2.0"
# Animation Format
"format_version": "1.10.0" # Standard
# Render Controller Format
"format_version": "1.10.0" # Standard
# Block/Item/Entity JSON (in manifest dependencies)
"version": [1, 21, 0] # Game version targetingHow to Find Current Versions
mctools.dev – Online addon inspector that validates format versions
Vanilla packs – Download from https://aka.ms/resourcepacktemplate and https://aka.ms/behaviorpacktemplate
Official docs – https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/minecraft/creator/
Script API changelog – Check GitHub releases for @minecraft/server npm package
Proposed Solution (from Issue #117)
The community has requested adding metadata files to bedrock-samples:
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/item.json
{
"latest": "1.21.130",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110", "1.21.90"]
}
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/block.json
{
"latest": "1.26.0",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.26.0", "1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110"]
}Best Practices
Always test with the minimum version you claim to support
Use the recommended version for broadest compatibility
Update format versions when targeting new game features
Document your target versions in pack readme
Last updated: 2026-07-15
Source: GitHub issue #117 in Mojang/bedrock-samples – “[Suggestion] Adding a latest format version file(s) to metadata” (reported 2025-12-11)
Resource pack format version (manifest.json)
Behavior pack format version (manifest.json)
Script API module version
Animation/render controller versions
Block/item/entity JSON format versions
Current Known Versions (as of 2026-07-15)
# Resource Pack Format Versions
"format_version": 2 # Current for resource packs
# Behavior Pack Format Versions
"format_version": 2 # Current for behavior packs
# Script API Module Versions
"@minecraft/server": "1.17.0" # Latest stable
"@minecraft/server-ui": "1.3.0"
"@minecraft/server-net": "1.2.0"
# Animation Format
"format_version": "1.10.0" # Standard
# Render Controller Format
"format_version": "1.10.0" # Standard
# Block/Item/Entity JSON (in manifest dependencies)
"version": [1, 21, 0] # Game version targetingHow to Find Current Versions
mctools.dev – Online addon inspector that validates format versions
Vanilla packs – Download from https://aka.ms/resourcepacktemplate and https://aka.ms/behaviorpacktemplate
Official docs – https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/minecraft/creator/
Script API changelog – Check GitHub releases for @minecraft/server npm package
Proposed Solution (from Issue #117)
The community has requested adding metadata files to bedrock-samples:
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/item.json
{
"latest": "1.21.130",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110", "1.21.90"]
}
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/block.json
{
"latest": "1.26.0",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.26.0", "1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110"]
}Best Practices
Always test with the minimum version you claim to support
Use the recommended version for broadest compatibility
Update format versions when targeting new game features
Document your target versions in pack readme
Last updated: 2026-07-15
Source: GitHub issue #117 in Mojang/bedrock-samples – “[Suggestion] Adding a latest format version file(s) to metadata” (reported 2025-12-11)
Resource pack format version (manifest.json)
Behavior pack format version (manifest.json)
Script API module version
Animation/render controller versions
Block/item/entity JSON format versions
Current Known Versions (as of 2026-07-15)
# Resource Pack Format Versions
"format_version": 2 # Current for resource packs
# Behavior Pack Format Versions
"format_version": 2 # Current for behavior packs
# Script API Module Versions
"@minecraft/server": "1.17.0" # Latest stable
"@minecraft/server-ui": "1.3.0"
"@minecraft/server-net": "1.2.0"
# Animation Format
"format_version": "1.10.0" # Standard
# Render Controller Format
"format_version": "1.10.0" # Standard
# Block/Item/Entity JSON (in manifest dependencies)
"version": [1, 21, 0] # Game version targetingHow to Find Current Versions
mctools.dev – Online addon inspector that validates format versions
Vanilla packs – Download from https://aka.ms/resourcepacktemplate and https://aka.ms/behaviorpacktemplate
Official docs – https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/minecraft/creator/
Script API changelog – Check GitHub releases for @minecraft/server npm package
Proposed Solution (from Issue #117)
The community has requested adding metadata files to bedrock-samples:
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/item.json
{
"latest": "1.21.130",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110", "1.21.90"]
}
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/block.json
{
"latest": "1.26.0",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.26.0", "1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110"]
}Best Practices
Always test with the minimum version you claim to support
Use the recommended version for broadest compatibility
Update format versions when targeting new game features
Document your target versions in pack readme
Last updated: 2026-07-15
Source: GitHub issue #117 in Mojang/bedrock-samples – “[Suggestion] Adding a latest format version file(s) to metadata” (reported 2025-12-11)
Resource pack format version (manifest.json)
Behavior pack format version (manifest.json)
Script API module version
Animation/render controller versions
Block/item/entity JSON format versions
Current Known Versions (as of 2026-07-15)
# Resource Pack Format Versions
"format_version": 2 # Current for resource packs
# Behavior Pack Format Versions
"format_version": 2 # Current for behavior packs
# Script API Module Versions
"@minecraft/server": "1.17.0" # Latest stable
"@minecraft/server-ui": "1.3.0"
"@minecraft/server-net": "1.2.0"
# Animation Format
"format_version": "1.10.0" # Standard
# Render Controller Format
"format_version": "1.10.0" # Standard
# Block/Item/Entity JSON (in manifest dependencies)
"version": [1, 21, 0] # Game version targetingHow to Find Current Versions
mctools.dev – Online addon inspector that validates format versions
Vanilla packs – Download from https://aka.ms/resourcepacktemplate and https://aka.ms/behaviorpacktemplate
Official docs – https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/minecraft/creator/
Script API changelog – Check GitHub releases for @minecraft/server npm package
Proposed Solution (from Issue #117)
The community has requested adding metadata files to bedrock-samples:
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/item.json
{
"latest": "1.21.130",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110", "1.21.90"]
}
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/block.json
{
"latest": "1.26.0",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.26.0", "1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110"]
}Best Practices
Always test with the minimum version you claim to support
Use the recommended version for broadest compatibility
Update format versions when targeting new game features
Document your target versions in pack readme
Last updated: 2026-07-15
Source: GitHub issue #117 in Mojang/bedrock-samples – “[Suggestion] Adding a latest format version file(s) to metadata” (reported 2025-12-11)
Reference: Latest Format Versions for Minecraft Bedrock Add-ons
Quick Answer: There is no official centralized source for the latest format versions. GitHub issue #117 suggests adding format version metadata files to the Bedrock Samples repository. Until then, use mctools.dev or extract from vanilla packs.
Details
Bedrock add-on developers frequently struggle to find the current recommended and latest format versions for:
Resource pack format version (manifest.json)
Behavior pack format version (manifest.json)
Script API module version
Animation/render controller versions
Block/item/entity JSON format versions
Current Known Versions (as of 2026-07-15)
# Resource Pack Format Versions
"format_version": 2 # Current for resource packs
# Behavior Pack Format Versions
"format_version": 2 # Current for behavior packs
# Script API Module Versions
"@minecraft/server": "1.17.0" # Latest stable
"@minecraft/server-ui": "1.3.0"
"@minecraft/server-net": "1.2.0"
# Animation Format
"format_version": "1.10.0" # Standard
# Render Controller Format
"format_version": "1.10.0" # Standard
# Block/Item/Entity JSON (in manifest dependencies)
"version": [1, 21, 0] # Game version targetingHow to Find Current Versions
mctools.dev – Online addon inspector that validates format versions
Vanilla packs – Download from https://aka.ms/resourcepacktemplate and https://aka.ms/behaviorpacktemplate
Official docs – https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/minecraft/creator/
Script API changelog – Check GitHub releases for @minecraft/server npm package
Proposed Solution (from Issue #117)
The community has requested adding metadata files to bedrock-samples:
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/item.json
{
"latest": "1.21.130",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110", "1.21.90"]
}
// bedrock-samples/metadata/format_versions/server/block.json
{
"latest": "1.26.0",
"recommended": "1.21.130",
"versions": ["1.26.0", "1.21.130", "1.21.120", "1.21.110"]
}Best Practices
Always test with the minimum version you claim to support
Use the recommended version for broadest compatibility
Update format versions when targeting new game features
Document your target versions in pack readme
Last updated: 2026-07-15
Source: GitHub issue #117 in Mojang/bedrock-samples – “[Suggestion] Adding a latest format version file(s) to metadata” (reported 2025-12-11)
