BlockBot 1.0.0

BlockBot

A powerful and comprehensive C# Minecraft bot library inspired by Mineflayer, designed for creating intelligent Minecraft bots with advanced automation capabilities.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
• Quick Start
• Core Architecture
• API Documentation
  • BlockBot Main Class
  • Chat Management
  • World Management
  • Entity Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Navigation System
  • Combat System
  • Crafting System
  • Building System
  • Farming System
  • Mining System
• Usage Examples
• Advanced Features
• Contributing
• License

Features

🤖 Intelligent Bot System

• Advanced A* pathfinding with obstacle avoidance
• Multi-objective task scheduling
• Environmental adaptation and learning

⚔️ Combat System

• Defensive mode for automatic mob protection
• Smart target selection and priority
• Weapon and armor optimization

🏗️ Building & Construction

• Schematic-based structure building
• Material requirement calculation
• Multi-threaded construction for large projects

🌾 Automated Farming

• Multi-crop farm management
• Growth optimization and timing
• Automatic planting and harvesting

⛏️ Mining Operations

• Intelligent ore detection
• Optimal mining patterns
• Tool selection and durability management

🎒 Inventory Management

• Smart item organization
• Stack optimization
• Automatic sorting and categorization

💬 Chat System

• Custom command registration
• Auto-responses and filters
• Advanced message parsing

🗺️ World Interaction

• Real-time world state tracking
• Chunk and block management
• Path finding and navigation

Installation

Prerequisites

• .NET 8.0 or later
• Visual Studio 2022 or VS Code with C# extension

Using NuGet Package (Coming Soon)

dotnet add package BlockBot

Building from Source

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Shlomo1412/BlockBot.git
cd BlockBot

2. Restore dependencies:

dotnet restore

3. Build the project:

dotnet build

Quick Start

Here's a simple example to get your bot up and running:

using BlockBot;
using System.Numerics;

// Create a new bot instance
var bot = new BlockBot();

// Connect to a Minecraft server
var connected = await bot.ConnectAsync("localhost", 25565, "MyBot");

if (connected)
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Connected as {bot.Username}");
    Console.WriteLine($"Position: {bot.Position}");
    
    // Send a chat message
    await bot.SendChatAsync("Hello, Minecraft world!");
    
    // Navigate to a location
    await bot.GoToAsync(new Vector3(100, 64, 100));
    
    // Start automated farming
    await bot.StartAutomatedFarmingAsync();
}

// Cleanup
bot.Dispose();

Core Architecture

BlockBot is built with a modular architecture consisting of specialized managers:

BlockBot (Main Class)
├── MinecraftClient (Protocol Communication)
├── WorldManager (World State & Blocks)
├── EntityManager (Players, Mobs, Items)
├── InventoryManager (Item Management)
├── NavigationManager (Pathfinding & Movement)
├── ChatManager (Chat & Commands)
├── CombatManager (Fighting & Defense)
├── CraftingManager (Recipe System)
├── BuildingManager (Construction)
├── FarmingManager (Agriculture)
├── MiningManager (Excavation)
├── RedstoneManager (Redstone Circuits)
└── AdvancedAI (Behavior Planning)

API Documentation

BlockBot Main Class

The main BlockBot class serves as the central orchestrator for all bot operations.

Properties

// Connection and State
bool IsConnected { get; }           // Connection status
string Username { get; }            // Bot's username
Vector3 Position { get; }           // Current position
Player? Player { get; }             // Player entity

// Manager Access
MinecraftClient Client { get; }     // Protocol client
WorldManager World { get; }         // World state
EntityManager Entities { get; }     // Entity tracking
InventoryManager Inventory { get; } // Inventory management
NavigationManager Navigation { get; } // Pathfinding
ChatManager Chat { get; }           // Chat system
CombatManager Combat { get; }       // Combat operations
CraftingManager Crafting { get; }   // Crafting recipes
BuildingManager Building { get; }   // Construction
FarmingManager Farming { get; }     // Agriculture
MiningManager Mining { get; }       // Mining operations
RedstoneManager Redstone { get; }   // Redstone circuits
AdvancedAI AI { get; }             // AI behaviors

Core Methods

// Connection Management
Task<bool> ConnectAsync(string host, int port, string username, string? password = null);
Task DisconnectAsync();

// Basic Actions
Task<bool> GoToAsync(Vector3 destination, float tolerance = 0.5f);
Task<bool> FollowEntityAsync(int entityId, float distance = 3.0f);
Task<bool> AttackEntityAsync(int entityId);
Task<bool> MineBlockAsync(Vector3 position);
Task<bool> PlaceBlockAsync(Vector3 position, string blockType);
Task<bool> CraftItemAsync(string itemName, int quantity = 1);
Task SendChatAsync(string message);

// Advanced Operations
Task StartAutomatedFarmingAsync();
Task StartAutomatedMiningAsync(Vector3 area);
Task BuildStructureAsync(string schematicPath);
Task EnableDefensiveModeAsync();

Chat Management

The ChatManager handles all chat-related functionality including message processing, commands, and auto-responses.

Features

• Custom command registration
• Auto-response system
• Message filtering
• Chat logging
• Private messaging

Usage Examples

// Basic chat operations
await bot.Chat.SendMessageAsync("Hello everyone!");
await bot.Chat.SendPrivateMessageAsync("player123", "Hi there!");
await bot.Chat.SendCommandAsync("time", "set", "day");

// Register custom commands
bot.Chat.RegisterCommand("info", async (args) =>
{
    await bot.Chat.SendMessageAsync($"I'm at {bot.Position}");
    return true;
});

bot.Chat.RegisterCommand("goto", async (args) =>
{
    if (args.Length >= 3 && 
        float.TryParse(args[0], out var x) &&
        float.TryParse(args[1], out var y) &&
        float.TryParse(args[2], out var z))
    {
        var success = await bot.GoToAsync(new Vector3(x, y, z));
        await bot.Chat.SendMessageAsync(success ? "On my way!" : "Can't reach that location");
        return success;
    }
    
    await bot.Chat.SendMessageAsync("Usage: !goto <x> <y> <z>");
    return false;
});

// Set up auto-responses
bot.Chat.AutoRespond = true;
bot.Chat.AddAutoResponse("hello", "Hello there!");
bot.Chat.AddAutoResponse("how are you", "I'm doing great, thanks!");

// Event handling
bot.Chat.PlayerMessage += (username, message) =>
{
    Console.WriteLine($"<{username}> {message}");
};

bot.Chat.CommandExecuted += (command, result) =>
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Command '{command}' executed: {result}");
};

Chat Filtering

// Add custom filters
bot.Chat.AddChatFilter(new ChatFilter("spam", message => 
    message.Content.Length > 100 && 
    message.Content.Count(c => c == '!') > 5));

// Filter configuration
bot.Chat.LogChat = true;  // Enable chat logging

World Management

The WorldManager tracks world state, blocks, and chunks.

Key Methods

// Block operations
Block? GetBlock(Vector3 position);
void SetBlock(Vector3 position, Block block);
bool IsBlockSolid(Vector3 position);
bool IsPathClear(Vector3 from, Vector3 to);

// World queries
List<Vector3> GetSurroundingBlocks(Vector3 center, int radius);
List<Vector3> FindBlocks(Vector3 center, int radius, int blockType);
float GetGroundHeight(Vector3 position);

Usage Examples

// Check block types
var currentPos = bot.Position;
var blockBelow = bot.World.GetBlock(currentPos - Vector3.UnitY);
if (blockBelow?.IsSolid == true)
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Standing on {blockBelow.Name}");
}

// Find specific blocks
var diamondOres = bot.World.FindBlocks(currentPos, 50, 14); // Diamond ore
Console.WriteLine($"Found {diamondOres.Count} diamond ore blocks nearby");

// Check line of sight
var target = new Vector3(100, 64, 100);
if (bot.World.IsPathClear(currentPos, target))
{
    Console.WriteLine("Clear path to target");
}

// Analyze surroundings
var nearbyBlocks = bot.World.GetSurroundingBlocks(currentPos, 5);
var blockCounts = nearbyBlocks
    .Select(pos => bot.World.GetBlock(pos))
    .Where(block => block != null)
    .GroupBy(block => block.Name)
    .ToDictionary(g => g.Key, g => g.Count());

foreach (var (blockType, count) in blockCounts)
{
    Console.WriteLine($"{blockType}: {count}");
}

Entity Management

The EntityManager tracks all entities including players, mobs, and items.

Key Methods

// Entity queries
Entity? GetEntity(int entityId);
Player? GetPlayer(string username);
List<Entity> GetNearbyEntities(Vector3 position, float radius);
List<Entity> GetEntitiesOfType(EntityType type);
List<Entity> GetHostileEntities(Vector3 position, float radius);
Entity? GetNearestEntity(Vector3 position, EntityType? type = null);

// Entity management
void AddEntity(Entity entity);
void RemoveEntity(int entityId);
void UpdateEntityPosition(int entityId, Vector3 position);

Usage Examples

// Find nearby entities
var playerPos = bot.Position;
var nearbyMobs = bot.Entities.GetNearbyEntities(playerPos, 10.0f);
var hostileMobs = bot.Entities.GetHostileEntities(playerPos, 15.0f);

Console.WriteLine($"Found {nearbyMobs.Count} entities nearby");
Console.WriteLine($"Found {hostileMobs.Count} hostile mobs");

// Track specific players
var targetPlayer = bot.Entities.GetPlayer("friend123");
if (targetPlayer != null)
{
    var distance = Vector3.Distance(playerPos, targetPlayer.Position);
    Console.WriteLine($"Friend is {distance:F1} blocks away");
}

// Find the nearest mob
var nearestMob = bot.Entities.GetNearestEntity(playerPos, EntityType.Mob);
if (nearestMob != null && nearestMob.IsHostile)
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Hostile {nearestMob.GetType().Name} at {nearestMob.Position}");
}

// Event handling
bot.Entities.EntitySpawned += (entity) =>
{
    if (entity.IsHostile)
    {
        Console.WriteLine($"Hostile entity spawned: {entity.GetType().Name}");
    }
};

bot.Entities.PlayerJoined += (player) =>
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Player joined: {player.Username}");
};

Inventory Management

The InventoryManager handles all inventory operations and item management.

Key Methods

// Item access
ItemStack? GetItem(int slot);
void SetItem(int slot, ItemStack item);
void RemoveItem(int slot);
ItemStack? GetSelectedItem();
void SelectSlot(int slot);

// Item queries
int GetItemCount(string itemType);
List<int> FindItemSlots(string itemType);
int? FindEmptySlot();
bool HasItem(string itemType, int count = 1);
bool HasSpace(int slots = 1);

// Inventory operations
List<ItemStack> GetAllItems();
Dictionary<string, int> GetItemSummary();
void OptimizeInventory();

Usage Examples

// Check inventory contents
var summary = bot.Inventory.GetItemSummary();
foreach (var (itemType, count) in summary)
{
    Console.WriteLine($"{itemType}: {count}");
}

// Find specific items
var pickaxeSlots = bot.Inventory.FindItemSlots("diamond_pickaxe");
if (pickaxeSlots.Any())
{
    bot.Inventory.SelectSlot(pickaxeSlots.First());
    Console.WriteLine("Selected diamond pickaxe");
}

// Check for required items
if (bot.Inventory.HasItem("iron_ingot", 3) && 
    bot.Inventory.HasItem("stick", 2))
{
    Console.WriteLine("Can craft iron pickaxe");
}

// Optimize inventory
if (!bot.Inventory.HasSpace(5))
{
    bot.Inventory.OptimizeInventory();
    Console.WriteLine("Inventory optimized");
}

// Event handling
bot.Inventory.ItemAdded += (slot, item) =>
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Gained: {item}");
};

bot.Inventory.ItemRemoved += (slot) =>
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Lost item from slot {slot}");
};

Navigation System

The NavigationManager provides advanced pathfinding and movement capabilities using A* algorithm.

Key Methods

// Navigation
Task<bool> GoToAsync(Vector3 destination, float tolerance = 0.5f);
Task<bool> FollowEntityAsync(int entityId, float distance = 3.0f);
Task StopNavigationAsync();

// State properties
bool IsNavigating { get; }
Vector3? CurrentTarget { get; }
int RemainingWaypoints { get; }
Vector3 CurrentPosition { get; }

Usage Examples

// Basic navigation
var destination = new Vector3(100, 64, 100);
var success = await bot.Navigation.GoToAsync(destination, 1.0f);
if (success)
{
    Console.WriteLine("Successfully reached destination");
}

// Follow another player
var friend = bot.Entities.GetPlayer("friend123");
if (friend != null)
{
    await bot.Navigation.FollowEntityAsync(friend.Id, 3.0f);
}

// Navigation events
bot.Navigation.PathStarted += (destination) =>
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Started navigating to {destination}");
};

bot.Navigation.WaypointReached += (waypoint) =>
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Reached waypoint: {waypoint}");
};

bot.Navigation.PathCompleted += (destination) =>
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Arrived at {destination}");
};

bot.Navigation.PathFailed += () =>
{
    Console.WriteLine("Navigation failed - no path found");
};

// Check navigation status
if (bot.Navigation.IsNavigating)
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Navigating to {bot.Navigation.CurrentTarget}");
    Console.WriteLine($"{bot.Navigation.RemainingWaypoints} waypoints remaining");
}

Combat System

The CombatManager handles all combat operations including PvP and mob fighting.

Key Methods

// Combat actions
Task<bool> AttackEntityAsync(int entityId);
Task EnableDefensiveModeAsync();
Task DisableDefensiveModeAsync();

// Combat state
bool IsInCombat { get; }
Entity? CurrentTarget { get; }

Usage Examples

// Attack a specific entity
var hostileMobs = bot.Entities.GetHostileEntities(bot.Position, 10.0f);
if (hostileMobs.Any())
{
    var target = hostileMobs.First();
    var success = await bot.Combat.AttackEntityAsync(target.Id);
    if (success)
    {
        Console.WriteLine($"Attacked {target.GetType().Name}");
    }
}

// Enable defensive mode for automatic protection
await bot.Combat.EnableDefensiveModeAsync();
Console.WriteLine("Defensive mode enabled - will auto-attack hostile mobs");

// Combat events
bot.Combat.EntityAttacked += (entity) =>
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Attacked: {entity.GetType().Name}");
};

bot.Combat.EntityKilled += (entity) =>
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Killed: {entity.GetType().Name}");
};

bot.Combat.DefensiveModeToggled += () =>
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Defensive mode: {(bot.Combat.IsInCombat ? "ON" : "OFF")}");
};

// Check combat status
if (bot.Combat.IsInCombat && bot.Combat.CurrentTarget != null)
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Fighting {bot.Combat.CurrentTarget.GetType().Name}");
}

Crafting System

The CraftingManager handles item crafting with a comprehensive recipe system.

Key Methods

// Crafting operations
Task<bool> CraftItemAsync(string itemName, int quantity = 1);
void QueueCraftingTask(string itemName, int quantity);
Task ProcessCraftingQueueAsync();

Usage Examples

// Craft items directly
var success = await bot.Crafting.CraftItemAsync("stone_pickaxe", 1);
if (success)
{
    Console.WriteLine("Crafted stone pickaxe");
}

// Queue multiple crafting tasks
bot.Crafting.QueueCraftingTask("stick", 5);
bot.Crafting.QueueCraftingTask("wooden_pickaxe", 1);
bot.Crafting.QueueCraftingTask("crafting_table", 1);

// Process the crafting queue
await bot.Crafting.ProcessCraftingQueueAsync();

// Crafting events
bot.Crafting.ItemCrafted += (itemName, quantity) =>
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Crafted {quantity}x {itemName}");
};

bot.Crafting.CraftingFailed += (itemName) =>
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Failed to craft {itemName}");
};

// Auto-crafting based on available materials
// The system can automatically craft tools when materials are available

Building System

The BuildingManager enables automated construction from schematics.

Key Methods

// Building operations
Task<bool> PlaceBlockAsync(Vector3 position, string blockType);
Task<bool> BuildFromSchematicAsync(string schematicName);

Usage Examples

// Place individual blocks
var success = await bot.Building.PlaceBlockAsync(
    new Vector3(100, 64, 100), 
    "cobblestone"
);

// Build predefined structures
await bot.Building.BuildFromSchematicAsync("simple_house");

// Building events
bot.Building.BlockPlaced += (position, blockType) =>
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Placed {blockType} at {position}");
};

bot.Building.StructureCompleted += (structureName) =>
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Completed building: {structureName}");
};

// The system includes built-in schematics for common structures
// and automatically calculates material requirements

Farming System

The FarmingManager provides automated agricultural operations.

Key Methods

// Farming operations
Task StartAutomatedFarmingAsync();
Task StopAutomatedFarmingAsync();

Usage Examples

// Start automated farming
await bot.Farming.StartAutomatedFarmingAsync();
Console.WriteLine("Automated farming started");

// The system will:
// - Find or create suitable farmland
// - Plant crops in optimal patterns
// - Monitor growth stages
// - Harvest when ready
// - Replant automatically
// - Manage water sources and lighting

// Farming events
bot.Farming.CropPlanted += (position, cropType) =>
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Planted {cropType} at {position}");
};

bot.Farming.CropHarvested += (position, cropType, yield) =>
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Harvested {yield}x {cropType} at {position}");
};

// Stop farming when needed
await bot.Farming.StopAutomatedFarmingAsync();

Mining System

The MiningManager handles automated mining operations with intelligent ore detection.

Key Methods

// Mining operations
Task<bool> MineBlockAsync(Vector3 position);
Task StartAutomatedMiningAsync(Vector3 area);
Task StopAutomatedMiningAsync();

Usage Examples

// Mine specific blocks
var blockPos = new Vector3(100, 12, 100);
var success = await bot.Mining.MineBlockAsync(blockPos);

// Start automated mining in an area
var miningArea = new Vector3(0, 12, 0); // Y=12 for diamond level
await bot.Mining.StartAutomatedMiningAsync(miningArea);

// The automated mining system will:
// - Navigate to the mining area
// - Create efficient mining tunnels
// - Automatically switch tools based on block type
// - Return to storage when inventory is full
// - Continue until manually stopped

// Mining events
bot.Mining.BlockMined += (position, blockType) =>
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Mined {blockType} at {position}");
};

bot.Mining.OreFound += (oreType, quantity) =>
{
    Console.WriteLine($"Found {quantity}x {oreType}!");
};

// Stop mining
await bot.Mining.StopAutomatedMiningAsync();

Usage Examples

Complete Bot Setup

using BlockBot;
using System.Numerics;

public class MyMinecraftBot
{
    private BlockBot _bot;

    public async Task RunAsync()
    {
        _bot = new BlockBot();
        
        // Setup event handlers
        SetupEventHandlers();
        
        // Connect to server
        var connected = await _bot.ConnectAsync("localhost", 25565, "MyBot");
        if (!connected)
        {
            Console.WriteLine("Failed to connect to server");
            return;
        }

        Console.WriteLine($"Connected as {_bot.Username}");
        
        // Setup chat commands
        SetupChatCommands();
        
        // Enable defensive mode
        await _bot.EnableDefensiveModeAsync();
        
        // Start automated operations
        await _bot.StartAutomatedFarmingAsync();
        
        // Keep the bot running
        Console.WriteLine("Bot is running. Press any key to stop...");
        Console.ReadKey();
        
        // Cleanup
        await _bot.DisconnectAsync();
        _bot.Dispose();
    }

    private void SetupEventHandlers()
    {
        // Chat events
        _bot.Chat.PlayerMessage += (username, message) =>
        {
            Console.WriteLine($"<{username}> {message}");
        };

        // World events
        _bot.World.BlockChanged += (position, block) =>
        {
            Console.WriteLine($"Block changed at {position}: {block.Name}");
        };

        // Entity events
        _bot.Entities.EntitySpawned += (entity) =>
        {
            if (entity.IsHostile)
            {
                Console.WriteLine($"Hostile entity detected: {entity.GetType().Name}");
            }
        };

        // Combat events
        _bot.Combat.EntityAttacked += (entity) =>
        {
            Console.WriteLine($"Attacked: {entity.GetType().Name}");
        };

        // Inventory events
        _bot.Inventory.ItemAdded += (slot, item) =>
        {
            Console.WriteLine($"Gained: {item}");
        };

        // Navigation events
        _bot.Navigation.PathCompleted += (destination) =>
        {
            Console.WriteLine($"Reached destination: {destination}");
        };
    }

    private void SetupChatCommands()
    {
        // Status command
        _bot.Chat.RegisterCommand("status", async (args) =>
        {
            await _bot.Chat.SendMessageAsync(
                $"Position: {_bot.Position}, " +
                $"Health: {_bot.Player?.Health ?? 0}, " +
                $"Inventory: {_bot.Inventory.GetItemSummary().Count} item types"
            );
            return true;
        });

        // Come command - bot follows player
        _bot.Chat.RegisterCommand("come", async (args) =>
        {
            if (args.Length > 0)
            {
                var player = _bot.Entities.GetPlayer(args[0]);
                if (player != null)
                {
                    await _bot.FollowEntityAsync(player.Id, 2.0f);
                    await _bot.Chat.SendMessageAsync($"Following {args[0]}");
                    return true;
                }
            }
            
            await _bot.Chat.SendMessageAsync("Usage: !come <username>");
            return false;
        });

        // Mine command
        _bot.Chat.RegisterCommand("mine", async (args) =>
        {
            if (args.Length >= 3 &&
                float.TryParse(args[0], out var x) &&
                float.TryParse(args[1], out var y) &&
                float.TryParse(args[2], out var z))
            {
                await _bot.StartAutomatedMiningAsync(new Vector3(x, y, z));
                await _bot.Chat.SendMessageAsync($"Started mining at {x}, {y}, {z}");
                return true;
            }

            await _bot.Chat.SendMessageAsync("Usage: !mine <x> <y> <z>");
            return false;
        });

        // Build command
        _bot.Chat.RegisterCommand("build", async (args) =>
        {
            if (args.Length > 0)
            {
                var success = await _bot.BuildStructureAsync(args[0]);
                await _bot.Chat.SendMessageAsync(
                    success ? $"Building {args[0]}..." : $"Failed to build {args[0]}"
                );
                return success;
            }

            await _bot.Chat.SendMessageAsync("Usage: !build <structure_name>");
            return false;
        });
    }
}

Advanced Automation Example

public class AdvancedBotOperations
{
    private BlockBot _bot;

    public async Task RunComplexOperationAsync()
    {
        _bot = new BlockBot();
        await _bot.ConnectAsync("localhost", 25565, "AdvancedBot");

        // Complex multi-step operation
        await PerformResourceGatheringMissionAsync();
    }

    private async Task PerformResourceGatheringMissionAsync()
    {
        Console.WriteLine("Starting resource gathering mission...");

        // Step 1: Find and navigate to a good mining location
        var miningLocation = await FindOptimalMiningLocationAsync();
        if (miningLocation.HasValue)
        {
            await _bot.GoToAsync(miningLocation.Value);
            Console.WriteLine($"Navigated to mining location: {miningLocation.Value}");
        }

        // Step 2: Enable defensive mode for protection
        await _bot.EnableDefensiveModeAsync();

        // Step 3: Start mining operations
        await _bot.StartAutomatedMiningAsync(miningLocation ?? Vector3.Zero);

        // Step 4: Monitor inventory and craft tools as needed
        var craftingTask = MonitorAndCraftToolsAsync();

        // Step 5: Set up nearby farming for food sustainability
        var farmingTask = SetupSustainableFarmingAsync();

        // Wait for operations to complete or be interrupted
        await Task.WhenAny(craftingTask, farmingTask);

        Console.WriteLine("Resource gathering mission completed");
    }

    private async Task<Vector3?> FindOptimalMiningLocationAsync()
    {
        var currentPos = _bot.Position;
        
        // Look for areas with high ore density
        for (int x = -50; x <= 50; x += 10)
        {
            for (int z = -50; z <= 50; z += 10)
            {
                var checkPos = currentPos + new Vector3(x, -20, z); // Check at Y=44 (good for iron)
                var oreBlocks = _bot.World.FindBlocks(checkPos, 5, 13); // Iron ore
                
                if (oreBlocks.Count > 5) // Found a good spot
                {
                    return checkPos;
                }
            }
        }

        return null; // No good spots found
    }

    private async Task MonitorAndCraftToolsAsync()
    {
        while (_bot.IsConnected)
        {
            // Check tool durability and craft replacements
            var currentTool = _bot.Inventory.GetSelectedItem();
            if (currentTool?.IsTool == true && currentTool.Durability < 10)
            {
                await CraftReplacementToolAsync(currentTool.Type);
            }

            // Check if we have materials for better tools
            await UpgradeToolsIfPossibleAsync();

            await Task.Delay(10000); // Check every 10 seconds
        }
    }

    private async Task CraftReplacementToolAsync(string toolType)
    {
        // Determine what materials we have and craft the best available tool
        var materials = _bot.Inventory.GetItemSummary();

        if (toolType.Contains("pickaxe"))
        {
            if (materials.GetValueOrDefault("diamond", 0) >= 3)
            {
                await _bot.CraftItemAsync("diamond_pickaxe");
            }
            else if (materials.GetValueOrDefault("iron_ingot", 0) >= 3)
            {
                await _bot.CraftItemAsync("iron_pickaxe");
            }
            else if (materials.GetValueOrDefault("cobblestone", 0) >= 3)
            {
                await _bot.CraftItemAsync("stone_pickaxe");
            }
        }
    }

    private async Task UpgradeToolsIfPossibleAsync()
    {
        var materials = _bot.Inventory.GetItemSummary();
        
        // Upgrade to iron tools if possible
        if (materials.GetValueOrDefault("iron_ingot", 0) >= 3 && 
            materials.GetValueOrDefault("stick", 0) >= 2)
        {
            if (!_bot.Inventory.HasItem("iron_pickaxe"))
            {
                await _bot.CraftItemAsync("iron_pickaxe");
                Console.WriteLine("Upgraded to iron pickaxe");
            }
        }
    }

    private async Task SetupSustainableFarmingAsync()
    {
        // Find a good location for farming near our mining operation
        var farmLocation = await FindSuitableFarmLocationAsync();
        if (farmLocation.HasValue)
        {
            await _bot.GoToAsync(farmLocation.Value);
            await _bot.StartAutomatedFarmingAsync();
            Console.WriteLine("Set up sustainable farming operation");
        }
    }

    private async Task<Vector3?> FindSuitableFarmLocationAsync()
    {
        var currentPos = _bot.Position;
        
        // Look for flat areas with water nearby
        for (int x = -20; x <= 20; x += 5)
        {
            for (int z = -20; z <= 20; z += 5)
            {
                var checkPos = currentPos + new Vector3(x, 0, z);
                var groundLevel = _bot.World.GetGroundHeight(checkPos);
                var farmPos = new Vector3(checkPos.X, groundLevel, checkPos.Z);
                
                // Check if area is suitable for farming
                if (IsSuitableForFarming(farmPos))
                {
                    return farmPos;
                }
            }
        }

        return null;
    }

    private bool IsSuitableForFarming(Vector3 position)
    {
        // Check for flat area and water source within 4 blocks
        var area = _bot.World.GetSurroundingBlocks(position, 4);
        var hasWater = area.Any(pos => 
        {
            var block = _bot.World.GetBlock(pos);
            return block?.IsLiquid == true;
        });

        return hasWater;
    }
}

Advanced Features

Custom AI Behaviors

// Implement custom AI decision making
public class CustomAIBehavior
{
    private BlockBot _bot;
    
    public async Task RunIntelligentBehaviorAsync()
    {
        while (_bot.IsConnected)
        {
            var currentNeeds = AssessCurrentNeeds();
            var action = DecideOptimalAction(currentNeeds);
            await ExecuteActionAsync(action);
            await Task.Delay(5000); // Think every 5 seconds
        }
    }
    
    private BotNeeds AssessCurrentNeeds()
    {
        var needs = new BotNeeds();
        
        // Assess health
        needs.Health = _bot.Player?.Health ?? 0;
        
        // Assess hunger
        needs.Food = _bot.Player?.Food ?? 0;
        
        // Assess inventory space
        needs.InventorySpace = _bot.Inventory.HasSpace(5) ? 1.0f : 0.0f;
        
        // Assess tool condition
        var tool = _bot.Inventory.GetSelectedItem();
        needs.ToolCondition = tool?.IsTool == true ? 
            (float)tool.Durability / ItemData.GetMaxDurability(tool.Type) : 0.0f;
        
        return needs;
    }
    
    private BotAction DecideOptimalAction(BotNeeds needs)
    {
        // Priority-based decision making
        if (needs.Health < 10) return BotAction.Retreat;
        if (needs.Food < 10) return BotAction.FindFood;
        if (needs.InventorySpace < 0.2f) return BotAction.OrganizeInventory;
        if (needs.ToolCondition < 0.1f) return BotAction.CraftTools;
        
        // Default productive actions
        var timeOfDay = DateTime.Now.Hour;
        if (timeOfDay >= 6 && timeOfDay < 18) // Daytime
        {
            return BotAction.Mine;
        }
        else // Nighttime
        {
            return BotAction.Craft;
        }
    }
}

public class BotNeeds
{
    public float Health { get; set; }
    public float Food { get; set; }
    public float InventorySpace { get; set; }
    public float ToolCondition { get; set; }
}

public enum BotAction
{
    Mine, Farm, Build, Craft, Retreat, FindFood, OrganizeInventory, CraftTools
}

Multi-Bot Coordination

public class BotSwarm
{
    private List<BlockBot> _bots = new();
    
    public async Task CoordinateBotsAsync()
    {
        // Assign different roles to different bots
        var minerBot = _bots[0];
        var farmerBot = _bots[1];
        var builderBot = _bots[2];
        
        // Coordinate their activities
        var miningTask = CoordinatedMiningAsync(minerBot);
        var farmingTask = CoordinatedFarmingAsync(farmerBot);
        var buildingTask = CoordinatedBuildingAsync(builderBot);
        
        await Task.WhenAll(miningTask, farmingTask, buildingTask);
    }
    
    private async Task CoordinatedMiningAsync(BlockBot bot)
    {
        // Mining bot focuses on resource gathering
        await bot.StartAutomatedMiningAsync(new Vector3(0, 12, 0));
        
        // Share resources with other bots
        await ShareResourcesAsync(bot);
    }
    
    private async Task ShareResourcesAsync(BlockBot sourceBot)
    {
        // Implementation for transferring items between bots
        // This would involve coordinated movement and item dropping/pickup
    }
}

Contributing

We welcome contributions to BlockBot! Here's how you can help:

Development Setup

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
3. Make your changes and add tests
4. Ensure all tests pass: dotnet test
5. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'
6. Push to the branch: git push origin feature/amazing-feature
7. Open a Pull Request

Contribution Guidelines

• Follow the existing code style and conventions
• Add unit tests for new functionality
• Update documentation for API changes
• Use meaningful commit messages
• Keep pull requests focused and atomic

Areas for Contribution

• 🔌 Additional packet types and protocol support
• 🤖 Enhanced AI behaviors and decision making
• 🏗️ More building schematics and patterns
• 🌾 Advanced farming strategies
• ⚔️ Improved combat algorithms
• 🗺️ Pathfinding optimizations
• 📊 Performance improvements
• 🧪 Additional test coverage

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.txt file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by the Mineflayer library for Node.js
• Built with ❤️ for the Minecraft modding community
• Special thanks to all contributors and the open-source community

Made with ❤️ by the BlockBot team

For more examples, tutorials, and advanced usage patterns, visit our documentation website or join our Discord community.