
Better Datapacks
This mod aims to improve and add upon what is possible with the datapack system in Vanilla, ideally shooting for completely server-side features
Implemented
execute raycastandexecute if raycasthave been added to the subcommands.- Advancement trigger
better_datapacks:block_brokendetects when a block is broken. - Recipe type
better_datapacks:emptylets you overwrite a recipe with nothing, without an error log. - Recipe type
better_datapacks:potionandbetter_datapacks:potion_itemto make potion recipes calculatecommand that lets you do a lot of math operations between just about any number and storing it just about anywhere- Nbt Crafting in shaped, shapeless, and smithing recipes
- Events, which go in the
eventsfolder in a datapack, similar to advancements.
Planned
- Negative Tags (removing something from a tag without rewriting the entire thing)
- Custom Enchants* (primitive, will do nothing but be compatible with anvils and such)
- Custom Commands (with arguments and everything, will execute a function using the macro feature)
*might not be able to do this only serverside
Feedback
If you find a bug or have an idea, be sure to create an issue! Would also love it if anyone wants to make a pull request, help is always appreciated!
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.20.4
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
Verified by MCModsHub
- Ships as better_datapacks-1.2.1.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 364 KB
- Download link checked 5 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.
