# BADSTART

- **Event:** [Mistral AI MCP Hackathon](https://cerebralvalley.ai/e/mistral-mcp-hackathon)
- **When:** Sep 13 at 9:00 AM – Sep 14 at 5:00 PM (GMT+2)
- **Where:** 2 Rue des Mathurins, Paris, France
- **Team:** [Matthieu Barraque](https://cerebralvalley.ai/u/kernelpanic), [Rayane Achouchi](https://cerebralvalley.ai/u/rayane_chch), [Craig Armel](https://cerebralvalley.ai/u/craigarmel), [Math Vv](https://cerebralvalley.ai/u/iblue_fr), [Gabriel Monteillard](https://cerebralvalley.ai/u/CornFlexxxxxxx)
- **GitHub:** https://github.com/BADSTART-Mistral-Hackathon-MCP/Minecraft-MistralMCP
- **Demo video:** https://youtu.be/xz4zdd48Ckw?si=7ZnlxW1mzX2bv6Ib
- **Gallery:** https://cerebralvalley.ai/e/mistral-mcp-hackathon/hackathon/gallery
- **Page:** https://cerebralvalley.ai/e/mistral-mcp-hackathon/hackathon/gallery/37

AI-Powered Minecraft Companion Bot
Problem: Minecraft lacks intelligent, conversational companions that can understand natural language and perform complex tasks autonomously.
Solution: Bridge Le Chat (Mistral AI) with a TypeScript Minecraft bot, enabling players to interact with AI-powered companions through natural language commands.
What it does:

Chat with AI companions in-game using natural language
Command bots to build, mine, craft, and explore automatically
Create intelligent NPCs with personalities and goals
Automate repetitive tasks through conversation

Impact: Transforms Minecraft from a solo building game into a collaborative experience with AI teammates, making complex automation accessible to all players regardless of technical skill.
Tech Stack: Python MCP + TypeScript Bot API + Minecraft Protocol
"Hey bot, help me build a medieval castle" → AI plans, gathers resources, and constructs autonomously.

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