WorldEdit: Numeric IDs Renewed
If you have spent serious time inside Minecraft, you already know the value of a good workflow. That is why the WorldEdit: Numeric IDs Renewed add-on deserves a spot in your toolkit. It brings back the fast, compact numeric ID system that longtime builders remember, upgrades it for the modern game, and makes it far easier to discover the IDs you need.
Why Numeric IDs Matter Again
Back in the good old days, Minecraft used a simple numeric ID system. Every block and item had a number, so typing a command with a digit was completely natural. That all changed in 1.13, when the game replaced numeric IDs with identifiers such as minecraft:stone. WorldEdit, however, preserved its numeric ID support for commands, but it only worked for blocks added before 1.13.
That is where the WorldEdit: Numeric IDs Renewed for Minecraft add-on steps in. It reworks the whole system by linking it to the modern block registry, and it gives you convenient tools to find out any ID on the fly. The result is a fresh take on an old favourite that fits right in with current versions of the game.
How the Renewed System Works
The core idea is refreshingly simple. Instead of relying on a hard-coded list of old blocks, the add-on connects numeric IDs to the registry used by the current Minecraft version. Blocks that arrived long after 1.13 finally get their own numeric shortcuts.
Registry-Linked IDs
One important detail to understand: because the add-on is bound to the registry, the numeric value of a block can change from one Minecraft version to another. That is not a bug, it is a feature. The ID always matches the active version, so you never have to worry about a command silently doing nothing because it pointed to a long-forgotten number.
Client-Side or Both Sides
The way this add-on behaves depends on where it is installed. If it runs only on the client, it falls back to the legacy numeric IDs, which support blocks added before 1.13. If it is installed on both the client and the server, or played in singleplayer, the renewed registry-linked IDs kick in. That means the full experience shines in multiplayer servers where everyone has the add-on, or in your own solo worlds.
Finding Any ID Takes Seconds
The classic pain point with numeric IDs was remembering them. This add-on fixes that with a clean solution: you hover over any item, hold the advanced tooltip key (F3 + H), and the numeric ID appears right next to the regular identifier.
Jade Integration Included
If you use the Jade mod for extra information on screen, you will be glad to hear that this add-on integrates with it as well. With the Registry Name option enabled in the plugin settings, the numeric ID shows up directly in the Jade HUD. It is a small touch that makes the whole experience feel seamless, especially for server builders who live inside the interface.
Versions, Loaders, and Where to Get It
WorldEdit: Numeric IDs Renewed is built as a client-side friendly add-on that sits on the shoulders of WorldEdit itself, so the usual rules apply. It is available through popular mod loaders such as Fabric and Forge, and it supports both recent and earlier Minecraft versions depending on the release you pick. For players who travel between launchers, the foxygame.net launcher makes life easier with one-click installation of WorldEdit: Numeric IDs Renewed straight from its add-on catalog, and it automatically keeps the add-on updated to match the Minecraft versions you play.
How to Install WorldEdit: Numeric IDs Renewed
Getting started takes only a few minutes. First, download WorldEdit: Numeric IDs Renewed from the official project page and make sure you grab the file that matches your loader and Minecraft version. Fabric users simply drop the jar into the mods folder inside your game directory. If you prefer server play, install it on both the client and the server to unlock the renewed registry-linked IDs. Restart the game, double-check the file is listed on the mod list, and you are ready to build faster than ever.
The Bottom Line
Efficiency is the soul of good Minecraft building, and WorldEdit: Numeric IDs Renewed delivers exactly that. It revives the numeric ID workflow, extends it past the 1.13 cutoff, and hands you the tools to find any ID instantly. Grab it for your loader, pair it with WorldEdit, and watch your building sessions get noticeably smoother.