Minecraft Datapacks Guide
Minecraft Guide
• Updated May 21, 2026
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Installing Datapacks (Vanilla Mods)
Datapacks allow you to modify the game (like "Vanilla Tweaks") without installing server-side mods like Fabric or Forge.
How to Install
- Download your datapack (usually a
.zip file).
- Navigate to your world folder:
/world/datapacks/.
- Upload the
.zip file there. Do not unzip it (usually).
- Run
/reload in the console or restart the server.
- Verify with
/datapack list.
Troubleshooting
If it doesn't show up in the list:
- Ensure the file structure inside the zip is correct (should see
pack.mcmeta immediately inside).
- Check if the datapack is for the correct Minecraft version.
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