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At a glance
Works both in the game and on the server — install where you need it
Extra Loader
Overview
Extra Loader automatically detects and loads additional resource packs and data packs from external directories.
These packs are not force-enabled — they simply appear in the in-game Resource Pack and Data Pack lists, allowing players to enable or disable them freely.
How It Works
The mod automatically scans version-specific folders based on the currently running Minecraft version:
Resource Packs: C:\Users[Username].extraloader[GameVersion]\resourcepacks\
Data Packs: C:\Users[Username].extraloader[GameVersion]\datapacks\
Where:
[Username] is your system user name
[GameVersion] matches the launched Minecraft version (e.g. 1.12.2, 1.16.5, 1.20.1)
Each Minecraft version uses its own independent directory, preventing conflicts between versions.
Design Goal
Extra Loader is designed to make it easy to use unpacked (non-zip) resource packs.
With this mod, you can:
Maintain a single set of resource packs per Minecraft version
Reuse them across multiple modpacks
Avoid repeatedly copying resource packs into each modpack’s folder
This is especially useful for developers, artists, and players who frequently test or iterate on resource packs.
FAQ
How to install Extra Loader?
Install Forge for your Minecraft version, download Extra Loader 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 Extra Loader support?
Extra Loader has builds for Minecraft 1.20.1–1.20.6.
Is Extra Loader needed on the server?
Works on either side — install it in the game, on the server, or both