File Director

Modpack creator tool for installing & updating modpack configurations with remote support.

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About this Mod

File Director

Bringing a new era of modpack development!

Introduction to File Director;

File Director is a fork & continuation of ModDirector.
File Director aims to be a hassle-free tool for modpack creators, streamlining update processes for a more seamless experience. Allowing you to download files from the internet right into your modpack instance!

What's different from Mod Director so-far?

File Director can once again download mods from CurseForge.
Bulk downloading several files at a time per configuration bundle.json, as opposed to having an url.json or curse.json for each & every mod or file.
Extracting .zip whole files instead of downloading individual files.
Force updating files.
Renaming files on download.
Remote modpack version number checking!
Leaving custom comments in your .json files with information about what you're downloading!

New functionalities are explained in the wiki!

Previews;

File Downloading Preview

Usage of File Director in modpacks;

You don't need to request permission for usage of File Director in your modpacks/projects. Credit, where credit is due, would be appreciated though.
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Available Versions

1.9.1release

MC 1.7.2, 1.7.3, 1.7.4, 1.7.5, 1.7.6, 1.7.7, 1.7.8, 1.7.9, 1.7.10, 1.8, 1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3, 1.8.4, 1.8.5, 1.8.6, 1.8.7, 1.8.8, 1.8.9, 1.9, 1.9.1, 1.9.2, 1.9.3, 1.9.4, 1.10, 1.10.1, 1.10.2, 1.11, 1.11.1, 1.11.2, 1.12, 1.12.1, 1.12.2forge

April 18, 2025

1.9.0release

April 17, 2025

1.8.3release

April 18, 2024

1.8.2release

March 23, 2024

1.8.1release

March 4, 2024

How to Install File Director on Your Server

Order Server

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

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.12.2).

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.12.2, 1.12.1, 1.12 (+30 more)

Server-side

~ Optional

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

File Director server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.12.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is File Director compatible with forge?

File Director officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.12.2, 1.12.1, 1.12. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with File Director – how to optimize performance?

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