MCBDS Manager v1.1.51
Windows Manager UI, Professional Installer & Service Configuration
Released: February 12, 2025 • View on GitHub
What's New in v1.1.51
?? Windows Manager UI (PublicUI)
NEW: Native Windows Desktop Application – Manage your Minecraft Bedrock server without opening a browser!
- .NET MAUI App – Modern, fast, and responsive
- All Web Features – Complete feature parity with web UI
- Auto-Installed – Included in installer, launches automatically
- Server Connection Management – Configure multiple servers
- Native Performance – Better than browser-based access
- Automatic Updates – Built-in update checking
MCBDS ManagerProfessional Windows Installer
- One-Click Setup – Automated installation
- Windows Service – Runs automatically on startup
- Self-Signed Certificate – Automatic HTTPS cert generation
- Certificate Trust Setup – Auto-installed to Trusted Root
- Firewall Rules – Automatic configuration
- Interactive Configuration – Guided setup wizard
Comprehensive Service Configuration
- HTTPS Support – Built-in SSL/TLS configuration
- Xbox Live Integration – API key configuration in installer
- Custom Paths – Configure binaries, logs, and backups
- Network Options – HTTP/HTTPS port configuration
- Backup Settings – Frequency and retention policies
- appsettings.json – Full configuration documentation
MSIX Code Signing
- Self-signed certificate generation
- Automatic MSIX signing during build
- Certificate installation to LocalMachine\Root
- Trusted installation without Developer Mode
- Works on all Windows 10/11 machines
Complete Documentation
- SERVICE-CONFIGURATION.md – Full config guide
- HTTPS/SSL certificate setup
- Xbox Live API configuration
- Backup and logging settings
- Security best practices
- Troubleshooting guides
Installation Highlights
What Gets Installed
API Service
- Windows Service (MCBDSAPIService)
- REST API on port 8080 (configurable)
- Optional HTTPS on port 8081
- Automatic startup on boot
Windows Manager UI
- MSIX desktop application
- Start Menu shortcut
- Automatic updates support
- Pre-configured server connection
Configuration Examples
{
"Kestrel": {
"Endpoints": {
"Https": {
"Url": "https://0.0.0.0:8081",
"Certificate": {
"Path": "C:/certs/mcbds-api.pfx",
"Password": "%CERT_PASSWORD%"
}
}
}
}
}Tip: The installer creates a self-signed certificate automatically!
{
"XboxLive": {
"ApiKey": "your-api-key-from-xbl-io",
"ApiBaseUrl": "https://xbl.io/api/v2",
"EnableCaching": true,
"CacheExpirationMinutes": 1440
}
}Get API Key: Visit xbl.io to generate a free API key
Upgrading from Previous Versions
Seamless Upgrade
Run the new installer over your existing installation:
- ? Existing configuration preserved
- ? World data and backups untouched
- ? Service automatically updated
- ? Windows Manager UI added automatically
Known Issues & Notes
Developer Mode Not Required
The self-signed certificate is automatically installed to the Trusted Root CA store during installation, so Developer Mode is NOT required on the target machine.
First-Time Installation
On first install, you may see a SmartScreen warning. Click "More info" ? "Run anyway". This is normal for new applications that haven't built reputation yet.
System Requirements
Minimum
- Windows 10 (1809 or later)
- .NET 10 Runtime (included)
- 2 GB RAM
- 500 MB disk space
Recommended
- Windows 11
- 4 GB+ RAM
- SSD storage
- Admin privileges