Viewing Source Code of a Mod

[olscizorlo]

Hey, I'm really new to modding and in order to learn, I wanted to view the source code for a certain mod, for example BiggerChests, How would I do that? I can extract from the jar the files, but I'm not sure how to view them in eclipse. I can see the class files, assets, etc., but I'm not quite sure how to import into my modding environment as a complete whole so I can view the source code and all it's dependencies. If you could help, that would be super helpful.

Thanks!

[Draco18s]

Option 1: See if they have a github

Option 2: Use JD-GUI

[Rohzek]

4 hours ago, olscizorlo said:

view them in eclipse

1. Help > Eclipse Marketplace
2. Search 'decompiler'
3. Install Enhanced Class Decompiler (Or Bytecode Outline)
4. Restart
5. Open Package Explorer, right click on project
6. Build Path > Configure Build Path > Libraries > Add External Jar > Add the mods jar file.
7. Find files in Project > Referenced Libraries > modname.jar and open them like any other

Edited May 25, 2018 by Rohzek