Installing a datapack

One of the ways of loading a datapack into Modded Minecraft is using the Global Packs mod by JTK222.

Using Global Packs

Global Packs loads Datapacks from the ~/global_packs/required_data/ and ~/global_packs/optional_data/ folders in your game instance folder.

If you don't want to create a new folder Global Packs also loads datapacks that are located in the resourcepacks folder.

The following steps will guide you through installing a datapack using Global Packs:

1. Install Global Packs:

• CurseForge
  • Install the mod from CurseForge either manually or through the CurseForge launcher or your mod launcher of choice.
• Modrinth
  • Install the mod from Modrinth.

2. Locate the instance folder:

• Minecraft Launcher:
  • Open the Minecraft Launcher.
  • Navigate to the Installations tab.
  • Hover over the desired installation and click the folder icon.
• In-Game:
  • Go to Resource Packs.
  • Press the Open Pack Folder button.
  • Navigate a folder back where you can see the config and saves folders.

3. Create the global_packs/required_data or global_packs/optional_data folder:

• Create the global_packs folder and open it
• Create the required_data or optional_data folder (depending if you want your datapack to be optional or not)
• Open the folder

Alternatively - Locate the resourcepacks folder:

Skip if using globalpacks folder

• Open the resourcepacks folder

5. Copy Datapack:

• Copy the datapack into the folder.

Additional Methods (Windows)

NOTE

This is assuming you're using the Minecraft Launcher and have not changed the Game Directory

• Using Run Command:

  • Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
  • Enter %appdata%\.minecraft and click OK.

• Using File Explorer:

  • Open any folder (File Explorer).
  • Enter %appdata%\.minecraft in the address bar and press Enter.

Additional Method (MacOS)

NOTE

This is assuming you're using the Minecraft Launcher and have not changed the Game Directory

• Using Spotlight:
  • Copy ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft into Spotlight search.
  • Press Enter to access the Minecraft directory.