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# How to Build Glazed

### ✅ Requirements

Make sure you have the following installed:

* **Java Development Kit (JDK 17)**
  * Download JDK 17
* **Windows OS** (for using `gradlew.bat`)
* **Git** (optional, for cloning the repo)

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### 📥 Step 1: Get the Source Code

#### Option A: Clone with Git

```
git clone https://github.com/realnnpg/Glazed.git
cd Glazed
```

#### Option B: Download ZIP

1. Visit <https://github.com/realnnpg/Glazed>
2. Click **"Code" > Download ZIP**
3. Extract the ZIP and open the folder

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### 🏗️ Step 2: Build with Gradle

1. Open **Command Prompt** in the `Glazed` project folder
2. Run:

```
gradlew.bat build
```

Gradle will download dependencies and compile the addon. This may take a few minutes on first run.

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### 📂 Step 3: Locate the Output File

After the build completes, go to:

```
Glazed\build\libs\
```

You’ll find a file like:

```
glazed-<version>.jar
```

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### 🚀 Step 4: Install in Minecraft

1. Move the `.jar` file to your `.minecraft/mods` folder:

   ```
   %appdata%.minecraft\mods
   ```
2. Then drag it to the mods folder and there you have it a compiled version of glazed


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