Minecraft Datapacks

What Are Datapacks?

Datapacks are lightweight customizations that use Minecraft’s command and function system. They’re stored in your world folder and load with the server. No client-side mods needed.

You can:

• Add new advancements, loot tables, recipes, or structures

• Automate functions (e.g., AFK detection, auto-restarts)

• Modify vanilla behavior (mob drops, sleep %, etc.)

• Add cosmetic or QoL features (like coordinate HUDs or custom messages)

How to Install a Datapack

1. Find a datapack
   Trusted sources BUT always verify what you are downloading:
   - Vanilla Tweaks
   - Modrinth

2. Upload it to your server

   • Go to world/datapacks/

   • Upload the .zip file or the unpacked folder

   • Make sure the folder contains a pack.mcmeta file inside

3. Reload the server
   Run /reload to apply the datapack. You should see a success message in chat or console.

Helpful Commands

• /datapack list
  View all loaded datapacks (enabled and disabled)

• /datapack enable "file/yourpack"
  Manually enable a datapack

• /datapack disable "file/yourpack"
  Disable a loaded datapack

• /reload
  Reload all datapacks, functions, advancements, and tags

Recommended Datapacks

Here are a few we recommend for quality of life: