meerkatx's cat recolorizer
This datapack/mod lets you easily change the variant of your pet cat.
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About this Mod
meerkatx's cat recolorizer
This datapack (or mod) allows you to change the variant of cats. Now when you flood your friend's base with cats, you can choose which color they are!
Note: In the mod version it is currently impossible to obtain the items through the creative inventory, you need to craft them. (or use the command)
crafting recipes
Combine one emerald, one raw cod, and one item from the list below to craft a cat fur dye!| cat type | crafting component |
|---|---|
| black | coal |
| british shorthair | sugar |
| calico | copper nugget |
| jellie | gray dye |
| persian | glowstone dust |
| ragdoll | feather |
| red | orange dye |
| siamese | milk bucket |
| tabby | cocoa beans |
| tuxedo | black wool |
| white | bone meal |
Once you have your cat fur dye, just drop it on your cat, and enjoy!
If you're playing in creative mode, use the command below to give yourself all of the cat dyes.
/function mktx12:give
Want the same thing for wolves? Try meerkatx's wolf variant changer!
Available Versions
How to Install meerkatx's cat recolorizer on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "meerkatx's cat recolorizer". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1, 1.21.11, 1.21.10 (+1 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
meerkatx's cat recolorizer server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 (26.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is meerkatx's cat recolorizer compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
meerkatx's cat recolorizer officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.1, 1.21.11, 1.21.10. 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 meerkatx's cat recolorizer – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if meerkatx's cat recolorizer 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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