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Json Things

A mod that enables players to define blocks and items (and more!) via thingpacks, zip files similar to datapacks and resource packs

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Quick answer

Which Json Things release should I use?

Updated last month
Latest stable file JsonThings-26.2-0.19.0.jar
Game version 26.2
Loader NeoForge

Json Things JsonThings-26.2-0.19.0.jar targets 26.2 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Json Things required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does Json Things JsonThings-26.2-0.19.0.jar need?

JsonThings-26.2-0.19.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Json Things without breaking your instance.

Built for Json Things JsonThings-26.2-0.19.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use JsonThings-26.2-0.19.0.jar. It targets 26.2 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside JsonThings-26.2-0.19.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Json Things add?

Json Things

A mod that enables players to define blocks, items, and more... all via json!

Features

Json Things lets you define, via json files

  • Items (including food, tools, armor, block items, ...)
  • Item tiers (new tiers for tools)
  • Armor materials (new tiers for armor)
  • Creative Mode Tabs
  • Blocks (including slabs, stairs, fences, doors, ...)
  • Block Shapes (Voxel Shapes)
  • Block Sets (wood sets including stairs and fences, with their corresponding sounds)
  • Fluids
  • Enchantments
  • Sounds

TODO

  • Scripting (WIP)
  • ... feel free to suggest more!

HOW?

Json Things works via Thingpacks, which are similar to resource packs or datapacks. Thingpacks contain thing jsons, along with resources and data.

To install a thingpack, place it in the thingpacks directory in your game installation, or drag&drop it in the Json Things configuration screen.

You can also place a resource pack or datapack there, since the thingpack loader also adds the packs to the list of resourcepa ls and to the list of datapacks. Yes this means this mod works as a global datapack loader, even if unintentionally!

Documentation

If you want to create your own thingpacks, you can find the official documentation here. It's a bit barebones right now, but it describes the json files' structure as completely as I could.

Sandwood: A Json Things example pack

You can find the Sandwood example as an additional file in the release (look for the "+1 More" text in the Files page). I will try very hard to keep the sandwood example updated with the latest features, so it can work as a reference.

Thingpack folder structure

Can I use this in <X>?

Yes. Unless <X>'s license is incompatible with this mod's, which is unlikely.

Help and Support

For bug reports and feature requests, visit the issue tracker (link above)

You can also find me on discord, in my little discord server (please use the support forum channels! DO NOT DM me unless strictly necessary).

I've got a Patreon!

Help me continue making games and mods! Click here

Project description from CurseForge.

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