File Copier

File Copier

File Copier allows you to copy specific files into any new world that is made. So you can copy data packs or custom NPCs with the custom NPC mod as an example.

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About this Mod

📁 File Copier Mod

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A modern continuation of the Copy-Paste / Copied mods for automatic world data syncing.


📜 Overview

A Minecraft mod for Fabric and NeoForge that copies files from config/copy/ into newly created worlds.

Features

  • Automatic File Copying: Copies any files from config/copy/ into new worlds
  • Datapack Injection: Datapacks in config/copy/datapacks/ are loaded before world generation, allowing terrain-modifying datapacks to affect the spawn area
  • Hash-based Updates: Only copies files when they've changed (uses MD5 hashing)
  • Configurable: Option to copy to existing worlds or only new ones

Folder Structure

config/
├── copy/
│   ├── datapacks/           <- Datapacks loaded BEFORE world generation
│   │   ├── my_datapack/     <- Affects terrain generation at spawn!
│   │   │   ├── pack.mcmeta
│   │   │   └── data/
│   │   └── another.zip      <- Zip files supported
│   │
│   └── (other files)        <- Copied into world folder after creation
│
└── file_copier.properties   <- Configuration file

How It Works

Terrain-Modifying Datapacks

Datapacks placed in config/copy/datapacks/ are injected into Minecraft's pack repository system via Mixin before world generation begins. This means:

  • Custom biomes will generate at spawn
  • Custom structures will appear in the initial terrain
  • Worldgen features work from the very first chunks

Other Files

Files placed directly in config/copy/ (not in the datapacks subfolder) are copied into the world folder after world creation, using the same relative path structure. This is fantastic for modpack devs who want to include customnpc data or schematics that will automagicaly copy into any world the user / server creates.

Configuration

Edit config/file_copier.properties:

# Set to false to only copy files into new worlds
copyExisting=true

💬 Credits

Huge thanks to the original creators of the Copy-Paste for the inspiration:

  • Girafi (Copy-Paste)

  • JoshieJack (Copy-Paste)

  • Petey (Copied fork)

And to the entire modding community for modern tooling support.

This project exists to keep the utility alive for current modpack creators. ❤️

Available Versions

File Copier 1.0.2release
MC 1.20.1fabric
December 24, 2025
File Copier 1.0.2release
MC 1.20.1forge
December 24, 2025
File Copier 1.0.2release
MC 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11neoforge
December 20, 2025
File Copier 1.0.2release
MC 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric
December 20, 2025

How to Install File Copier 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 (1.21.11).

3

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricforgeneoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+9 more)

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

File Copier 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is File Copier compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?

File Copier officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. 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 File Copier – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if File Copier 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
Required

Supported Versions

1.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.51.21.41.21.31.21.2+2 more