Minecraft_Datapacks

This is a repository containing a Minecraft Dedicated Server setup for datapack development on Windows. It contains 3 different configurations to initialize the server.

The datapacks are loaded consistently by linking all /datapacks folders from each world to the Datapacks folders via symbolic links.

Avaliable configurations

1. Run_World.py - Runs the server in a fixed world save, default generation
2. Run_Superflat.py - Runs the server in a fixed superflat save, flat generation
3. Run_Temporary.py - Runs the server in a temporary save that gets erased before execution, default generation

Installation Instructions

1. Run Setup.py, this will create the folders and symlinks required for the Datapacks folder to work

   • Note: This script will ask for administrator priviledges as symlinks can't be created without it

2. Download server.jar from the Minecraft version you want to run

   • Recommended 1.21.x and above
   • You can find the file through one of the following links:
     • https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/server
     • https://minecraft.wiki/w/Java_Edition_1.21.5
       • The download is in the infobox on the right
       • You can find server files from older versions using this method

3. Move your server.jar file into the Server directory and execute Run.bat

   • Check the wiki if it fails to run or you want to modify parameters/RAM usage

4. Accept the EULA by changing eula.txt

5. Change server.properties to your liking

   • The following properties will be overwritten when using the python scripts, no need to change them

     • level-name
     • level-type

   • Noteworthy changes: (from personal testing)

     Property	Description
     enable-command-block	This is required for command blocks to run
     online-mode	If you plan on using offline mode alts or pirated players to test, turn this on. NOTE: This will allow ANYONE to join as YOU, careful with OP players
     spawn-protection	This may be annoying if you need to test with other non-OP players, as blocks near spawn will be unbreakable for them

   • You can find more info about server.properties on the wiki

6. Done! you can now run one of the python scripts to start the server!

   • NOTE: You can only run ONE script at a time. If you want to change maps you'll have to stop the server and execute the other script.
   • Setup.py is no longer needed if the symlinks are set correctly, you can delete it if you want to