Global Data- & Resourcepack
Tired of manually copying data packs into every new Minecraft world? Global Packs is a simple, lightweight utility mod that automatically loads your favorite data packs and resource packs across all your worlds!
Whether you are a casual player who always uses the same quality-of-life tweaks, or a modpack creator wanting to guarantee players experience your custom content right out of the box, Global Packs saves you time and frustration.
This mod allows you to install data packs and resource packs globally, just like you would with regular mods. Once installed, simply place your data packs into the newly generated /datapacks/ folder, and they will automatically load every time you generate a new world.
Forcing Resource Packs & Mod Packs
In order to force-load resource packs, or built-in packs from other mods, you will have to add them to the config. Simply add the packs you want into its corresponding section and you're good to go.
Example:
If you have a resource pack located at <modpack instance>/resourcepacks/FreshAnimations_v1.10.5.zip, it would need to be added to your config file like this:
[resourcepacks]
required = [
"resourcepacks/FreshAnimations_v1.10.5.zip",
"resourcepacks/another_pack.zip"
]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Where do I put my data packs for them to load globally?
A: For Minecraft 1.16 to 1.21+: You can place your data packs directly into the <instance folder>/datapacks/ directory. Alternatively, you can define a custom folder path in the global_packs.toml configuration file. For older versions (1.13 - 1.15): Place them in the automatically generated global_data_pack (or global_data_packs) folder.
Q: How do I change the load order or priority of the packs?
A: Priority is based on the order inside your global_packs.toml config file! The pack listed first in the config will have the highest priority in-game.
Q: Does this mod force-load Resource Packs too?
A: Yes! When you add resource packs to the configuration file, they are automatically force-loaded (required) for the player.
Q: Do my data packs need to be in a .zip file?
A: No, they don't. You can use either .zip files or standard unpacked folders. All it needs is a valid pack.mcmeta file.
Q: Will this work for my CurseForge/Modrinth modpack export?
A: Absolutely. Global Packs was designed specifically with modpack creators in mind. By dropping your packs into the designated folders, the launcher will export them correctly so anyone who downloads your modpack gets the custom data instantly.
Q: Why aren't my packs loading?
A: The most common reasons are:
- The data pack format is outdated for your current Minecraft version.
- The folder or
.zip file isn't formatted correctly (make sure the pack.mcmeta is immediately inside the folder/zip, not buried in a sub-folder).
- There is a typo in your
global_packs.toml config file. If the mod detects an error in the TOML file, it may struggle to load the packs.
