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Oct 22, 2024 · A data pack is a collection of data used to configure a number of features of Minecraft. A data pack is either a folder or a .zip file containing a pack.mcmeta file. Data packs are used to define among others advancements , dimensions , enchantments , loot tables , recipes , structures , and biomes (see § Contents for a full list).
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Data packs can be placed in the .minecraft/saves/(world)/datapacks folder of a world. Each data pack is either a sub-folder or a .zip file within the datapacks folder. After it is in the folder, a data pack is enabled for that world when the world is reloadedor loaded. Data packs load their data based on the load order. This order can be seen and a...
Folder structure
More than one directory for different namespaces may exist under the datadirectory.
pack.mcmeta
A data pack is identified by Minecraft based on the presence of the pack.mcmeta file in the root directory of the data pack, which contains data in JSONformat. pack.mcmeta, as used by the "vanilla" data pack in 1.19, as found in the client and official serverjars:
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This folder contains all the data under one or multiple namespaces. It can contain advancements, dimension, dimension_type, functions, loot_tables, predicates, recipes, structures, tags, chat_type, damage_type, and/or worldgen folders. The worldgen folder can contain biome, configured_carver, configured_feature, density_function, flat_level_generator_preset, noise, noise_settings, placed_feature, processor_list, structure, structure_set, template_pool and world_presetfolders. The dimension, d...
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Data packs allow players to customize command functions, loot tables, world structures, advancements, recipes, and tags, which will change the actual game play. Before installing a data pack, you will first need to download one...
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What is a Minecraft Data Pack? Supported by Java Edition, data packs can modify Minecraft with new mechanics, weapons, crafting recipes and even create mini-games or challenges. Minecraft data packs are technically .zip files with a specific folder structure containing JSON and a pack.mcmeta file with a description.
This tutorial shows how to create a data pack. Data packs can be used to add or modify functions, loot tables, world structures, advancements, recipes, tags, dimensions, predicates and world generation. There are some things that you should not do while creating a data pack. Here is a list of...
Sep 4, 2023 · Data packs, on the other hand, work with what is already in the game. Basically, they rearrange what already exists in the game to make something new. You won't see new mobs, textures, or mechanics with data packs. Many even describe data packs as 'vanilla mods'.
Mar 27, 2023 · What are Minecraft data packs? Minecraft data packs come in a ".zip" file format and interact with Minecraft. Like a Minecraft texture pack, within these ".zip" files are subfiles, which act as a set of special instructions for Minecraft. Developers can use these files to create custom items, events, and more!
