Commands for Minecraft Datapacks

Managing Minecraft Datapack Loading Order

Datapacks load in a specific order, and that order directly affects how they function. A datapack loaded later can overwrite features added by those loaded earlier. If you're running multiple datapacks, it's important to control the load order—especially if authors specify particular dependencies or priorities. Want to know

Understanding Load Priority

• Datapacks loaded last have the highest priority.

• They can override content or behavior introduced by earlier datapacks.

• This load order is stored in your world’s level.dat file, but you should not edit this file manually.

• Instead, use built-in Minecraft commands to manage datapacks safely.

Where to Enter Commands

You can enter datapack commands in two places:

1. Nodecraft Console

   • Go to the Console tab in your Nodecraft control panel.

   • Use the light gray input bar at the bottom.

   

2. In-Game Chat

   • You must have Operator (OP) permissions (use the Nodecraft console to become Operator /op playername)

   • Commands typed in chat will execute on the server.

Datapack Naming Format

Many commands require the exact file name of the datapack. Here's how to format it:

• Prefix with file/

• Include the full file name (including .zip if applicable)

• Enclose the name in quotes

Example:

"file/mob-hp-bars-v2.zip"

Note: In-game, a pop-up menu will appear above the chat bar showing available datapacks—clicking one will auto-fill its name into the chat. This makes managing multiple datapacks much easier.

Datapack Management Commands

List Datapacks

/datapack list [available|enabled]

• Lists all datapacks, their status, and loadability.

• enabled – Lists only currently active datapacks

• available – Lists those in the folder but not active

Disable a Datapack

/datapack disable "file/datapack-name.zip"

• Prevents a datapack from being auto-loaded on server start.

Enable a Datapack

/datapack enable "file/datapack-name.zip" [first|last]

• Enables a datapack.

• first – Loads it at the beginning (lower priority)

• last – Loads it at the end (higher priority)

Change Load Order

/datapack enable "file/new-datapack.zip" before "file/existing-pack.zip" /datapack enable "file/new-datapack.zip" after "file/existing-pack.zip"

• Inserts a datapack relative to another in the load order.

Reload All Datapacks

/reload

• Reloads all enabled datapacks.

• Can be used in-game or from the Nodecraft console.

• No need to restart the server.

Troubleshooting Tips:

• Always check the required load order if your datapacks aren't working correctly.

• Use /datapack list enabled to verify what’s currently active.

• Use /reload after any changes for them to take effect.

• Wanna know more about troubleshooting Datapacks, check out our guide here.

Conclusion

Managing datapack load order is essential when customizing your Minecraft server. The order in which datapacks load can affect everything from game mechanics to visual elements, especially when multiple packs modify the same content.

By using the built-in /datapack commands, you can:

• Enable or disable specific datapacks

• Adjust their load priority

• Reload them without restarting your server

Always follow any specific instructions provided by datapack creators, and remember: if something isn’t working as expected, checking the load order is a great place to start.

With these tools and best practices, you’ll have full control over how datapacks behave on your server—making it easier to build the custom Minecraft experience you want.

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