Installing a datapack

One of the ways of loading a datapack into Modded Minecraft is using the Open Loader mod by DarkHax.

NOTE

Part of the info is derived from info on Open Loader's wiki and Curseforge description

Using Open Loader

Open Loader loads Datapacks from the ~/config/openloader/data folder in your game instance.

The following steps will guide you through installing a datapack using Open Loader:

1. Install Open Loader:

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

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. Locate the openloader/data folder:

IMPORTANT

Before 1.17 Open Loader loaded Datapacks from ~/openloader/data

You can skip the first bullet point if using 1.17 or older

• Open the config folder
• Open the openloader folder
• Open the data folder

4. 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.