Simple Datapacks

Simple Datapacks

Simplifying the use of datapacks

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About this Mod

📂 Simple Datapacks

The purpose of this mod is to simplify the ways of adding datapacks to the game. To do this, the mod creates a folder in the root directory of Minecraft called datapacks. In my opinion, the capabilities of datapacks are underestimated by players, mostly because not everyone understands how to install datapacks into the game. This is more difficult to do than to install a mod or resource pack, although many datapacks bring a lot of content to the game.

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My goal is to make a mod that will help players with installing datapacks into the game so that they can get a new portion of unforgettable impressions.

💼 Usage

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In order to launch a world with datapacks, you need to download any datapack that is compatible with the selected version of Minecraft, open and place the datapack in the datapacks folder, start creating a world and select the desired datapack from the list. However, when using Cloth Config, the mod settings specify the path to the downloads folder, so to use datapacks, you only need to download them, then simply open the datapack selection menu and enable the desired one.

✨ Features

Whenever possible, I added the most basic features for the mod that I could imagine.

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  • Since the main thing for me is that as many players as possible start using datapacks, I made the mod available on 4 different loaders so that it can be launched from almost any modpack.

  • The mod has a configuration. The values used by the mod can be changed in the mod menu (Fabric requires ModMenu), and can also be changed in the configuration file, which is available using the Cloth Config API.

  • The mod allows players to add and load datapacks from different folders. To change the sources of these packs, you need to configure them in the mod settings. If you want to specify a folder in the game's root directory, for example, my_datapacks instead of the full path C:\Users\{USERNAME}\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\my_datapacks, simply enter the folder name in the field in the mod settings menu.

  • By default, datapacks are loaded from the datapacks folder in the root directory and the downloads folder, allowing them to appear in the game immediately after installation (provided Cloth Config API is loaded; otherwise, only the datapacks folder will be used).

  • The mod settings have two lists: one for required and one for optional datapacks. The first list specifies the paths to datapacks that are automatically applied when entering a world. The second list contains datapacks that remain inactive but can be enabled at any time using the /datapack enable command.

  • The Simple Datapacks mod runs on the server. Since the mod settings are not accessible on the server, it automatically uses all datapacks from the datapacks folder.

  • It's possible to disable feature packs (experimental datapacks). If you don't use feature packs, you can disable them to save space on the datapack selection screen. In the mod settings, function packages can be set to required, and then they will be applied when the world starts.

  • Unlike similar mods, datapacks will continue to work in the world, even if you disable the mod. In the mod settings, you can enable copying datapacks to the world folder. In this case, the datapack will work without the mod, because the game will read it from the world.

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Available Versions

Simple Datapacks Forge 1.20.2 v2.9.1release
MC 1.20.2, 23w40a, 23w41a, 23w42a, 23w43a, 23w43b, 23w44a, 23w45a, 23w46a, 1.20.3-pre1, 1.20.3-pre2, 1.20.3-pre3, 1.20.3-pre4, 1.20.3-rc1, 1.20.3, 1.20.4-rc1, 1.20.4forge
September 25, 2026
Simple Datapacks Forge 1.20.6 v2.9.1release
MC 1.20.6, 24w18a, 24w19a, 24w19b, 24w20a, 24w21a, 24w21b, 1.21-pre1, 1.21-pre2, 1.21-pre3, 1.21-pre4, 1.21-rc1, 1.21, 1.21.1-rc1, 1.21.1forge
September 25, 2026
Simple Datapacks Neoforge 1.21 v2.9.1release
MC 1.21, 1.21.1-rc1, 1.21.1neoforge
September 25, 2026
Simple Datapacks Forge 1.21.2 v2.9.1release
MC 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 24w44a, 24w45a, 24w46a, 1.21.4-pre1, 1.21.4-pre2, 1.21.4-pre3, 1.21.4-rc1, 1.21.4-rc2, 1.21.4-rc3, 1.21.4, 25w02a, 25w03a, 25w04a, 25w05a, 25w06a, 25w07a, 25w08a, 25w09a, 25w09b, 25w10a, 1.21.5-pre1, 1.21.5-pre2, 1.21.5-pre3, 1.21.5-rc1, 1.21.5-rc2, 1.21.5, 25w14craftmine, 25w15a, 25w16a, 25w17a, 25w18a, 25w19a, 25w20a, 25w21a, 1.21.6-pre1, 1.21.6-pre2, 1.21.6-pre3, 1.21.6-pre4, 1.21.6-rc1, 1.21.6, 1.21.7-rc1, 1.21.7-rc2, 1.21.7, 1.21.8-rc1, 1.21.8, 25w31a, 25w32a, 25w33a, 25w34a, 25w34b, 25w35a, 25w36a, 25w36b, 25w37a, 1.21.9-pre1, 1.21.9-pre2, 1.21.9-pre3, 1.21.9-pre4, 1.21.9-rc1, 1.21.9, 1.21.10-rc1, 1.21.10, 25w41a, 25w42a, 25w43a, 25w44a, 25w45a, 25w46a, 1.21.11-pre1, 1.21.11-pre2, 1.21.11-pre3, 1.21.11-pre4, 1.21.11-pre5, 1.21.11-rc1, 1.21.11-rc2, 1.21.11-rc3, 1.21.11forge
September 25, 2026
Simple Datapacks Neoforge 26.1 v2.9.1release
MC 26.1, 26.1.1-rc-1, 26.1.1, 26w14a, 26.2-snapshot-1, 26.1.2-rc-1, 26.1.2, 26.2-snapshot-2, 26.2-snapshot-3, 26.2-snapshot-4, 26.2-snapshot-5, 26.2-snapshot-6, 26.2-snapshot-7, 26.2-snapshot-8, 26.2-pre-1, 26.2-pre-2, 26.2-pre-3, 26.2-pre-4, 26.2-pre-5, 26.2-pre-6, 26.2-rc-1, 26.2-rc-2, 26.2, 26.3-snapshot-1, 26.3-snapshot-2, 26.3-snapshot-3, 26.3-snapshot-4, 26.3-snapshot-5, 26.3-snapshot-6, 26.3-snapshot-7, 26.3-snapshot-8, 26.3-snapshot-9, 26.3-snapshot-10, 26.3-pre-1, 26.3-pre-2, 26.3-pre-3, 26.3-rc-1, 26.3-rc-2, 26.3-rc-3, 26.3neoforge
September 25, 2026

How to Install Simple Datapacks on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.3).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Simple Datapacks". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricforgeneoforgequilt

Minecraft Versions

26.3, 26.3-rc-3, 26.3-rc-2 (+319 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Simple Datapacks server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.3). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Simple Datapacks compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?

Simple Datapacks officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.3, 26.3-rc-3, 26.3-rc-2. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Simple Datapacks – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Simple Datapacks consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.

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Details

License
MIT License
Server-side
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Supported Versions

26.326.3-rc-326.3-rc-226.3-rc-126.3-pre-326.3-pre-226.3-pre-126.3-snapshot-1026.3-snapshot-926.3-snapshot-8+312 more