
Shared Resources
A mod for sharing game files like resource packs, shaders, saves and more between separate Minecraft instances.
About this Mod
Shared Resources
A mod for easily sharing game files between separate Minecraft instances.
Best used with a multi-instance launcher like MultiMC or Prism Launcher.
It works by selecting a global directory to hold your common game files,
and modifying Minecraft to use that directory instead of the default one.
Where possible, the mod tries to load files from the global directory together
with the local ones, merging the two and allowing you to select from both.
This is currently only available for resource packs, data packs and shaders.
Currently supported game files/directories:
- Resource packs
- Data packs
- Saves
- Vanilla options (video settings, controls, etc.)
- Servers
- Screenshots
- Saved Hotbars
- The fabric config folder (should work with the configs of any properly coded mods)
- Shader packs (via Iris)
- Schematics (via Litematica)
- Replay Recordings (via ReplayMod)
- Skin Presets (via SkinShuffle)
- World Map Data (via Xaero's World Map)
Available Versions
How to Install Shared Resources on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Shared Resources". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2 (+122 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Shared Resources 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 (1.21.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Shared Resources compatible with fabric?
Shared Resources officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Shared Resources – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Shared Resources 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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