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Minecraft Datapacks Guide

Minecraft Guide • Updated May 21, 2026

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

  1. Download your datapack (usually a .zip file).
  2. Navigate to your world folder: /world/datapacks/.
  3. Upload the .zip file there. Do not unzip it (usually).
  4. Run /reload in the console or restart the server.
  5. 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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