Louis e Arnis by louis-e
Generate any location from the real world in Minecraft with a high level of detail.
About Louis e Arnis
From the project's README at github.com/louis-e/arnis. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
Arnis creates complex and accurate Minecraft Java Edition (1.17+) and Bedrock Edition worlds that reflect real-world geography, topography, and architecture.
This free and open source project is designed to handle large-scale geographic data from the real world and generate detailed Minecraft worlds. The algorithm processes geospatial data from OpenStreetMap as well as elevation data to create an accurate Minecraft representation of terrain and architecture. Generate your hometown, big cities, and natural landscapes with ease!
Want mobile generation or larger map sizes? MapSmith generates worlds in your browser, no install required._
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 15k | github.com/louis-e/arnis |
| GitHub forks | 1.2k | github.com/louis-e/arnis |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 3.8 years | since Sep 2022 |
| Last commit | 2 months ago | May 4, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 18 | last: 2 months ago |
| Funding links | 1 | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
What people say on Hacker News
Ready to self-host Louis e Arnis?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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