- Loaders
- FabricNeoForgeForge
- Downloads on Modrinth
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- Followers on Modrinth
- 23
- versions
- 73
- Updated
- April 4, 2026Apr 4
- Published
- in 2024
At a glance
Runs on Fabric, NeoForge and Forge
For Minecraft 1.20.4–1.21.4, 1.21.6–26.2
Server only — players don't need to install it
Latest version — 1.0.16.261-fabric from April 4, 2026
License MIT — free
Where it's neededGame versions1.20.4–1.21.4, 1.21.6–26.2
In gamenot neededOn serverrequired
Install on the server only; players don't need it
The mod enables backward compatibility for datapacks.
The mod may allow 1.21 to load pre-1.21 data packs.
Functions
- Handling plural forms like loading "loot_tables/" as "loot_table/" (1.21-)
- Merge tags from a plural directory into tags from a singular directory, such that "tags/blocks/" becomes "tags/block/" (1.21-)
- Converting recipe result.item to result.id (1.20.4-)
FAQ
How to install CompatDatapacks?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download CompatDatapacks for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.
Which Minecraft versions does CompatDatapacks support?
CompatDatapacks has builds for Minecraft 1.20.4–1.21.4, 1.21.6–26.2.
Is CompatDatapacks needed on the server?
Server only — players don't need to install it
License and source
MIT Licensefree to use and share with credit to the author
