How to install a datapack
A datapack is a set of data for a world: recipes, functions, generation. No loader needed — it works in vanilla.
TipFor a new world you can add datapacks while creating it: Create World → Data Packs.
Download the datapack
On the datapack page choose your game version and click Download — you'll get a .zip.
Open the world folder
In game: Singleplayer → select the world → Edit → Open World Folder. There's a datapacks folder inside.
%appdata%\.minecraft\saves\<world>\datapacks
Put the archive into datapacks
Put the .zip as is, don't unpack it.
Reload the world
Enter the world or run /reload. Check with /datapack list.
Where the .minecraft folder is
SystemPath
Windows
%appdata%\.minecraftmacOS
~/Library/Application Support/minecraftLinux
~/.minecraftFAQ
Does a server need the datapack?
Yes — on a server put it into world/datapacks; players don't need it.
Mods to start with
TectonicTerrain shaping brought to new heights, grander and more varied than ever before!
VeinMinerMine the whole vein on mining a single ore/block. Make the tedious mining experience to something satisfying and fun!
Backpacks!Dyeable and upgradeable vanilla-friendly backpacks!
TrekBored of vanilla structure generation? This pack is for you!