CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Global Datapacks
Adds a shared datapacks folder that works across all your worlds.
Quick answer
Which Global Datapacks release should I use?
Global Datapacks Global Datapack 1.6.1 targets 1.21, 1.21.6-snapshot, 1.21.5 with Fabric. 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 Global Datapacks 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.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Global Datapacks Global Datapack 1.6.1 need?
Global Datapack 1.6.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
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 Global Datapacks without breaking your instance.
Built for Global Datapacks Global Datapack 1.6.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Global Datapack 1.6.1. It targets 1.21, 1.21.6-snapshot, 1.21.5 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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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.
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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.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Global Datapack 1.6.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Global Datapacks add?
Global Datapacks
A mod that makes a global datapack folder in your .minecraft game directory so you don't have to copy datapacks between worlds.
Datapacks Folder
Adds a datapacks folder to .minecraft with datapacks that are enabled on every world by default
Available Datapacks
Adds an available_datapacks folder to .minecraft with datapacks that are disabled on every world by default
Info
⚠️This is a Fabric only mod and there are no plans to make a forge version. 
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Global Datapacks by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.3
1 loader build1.21.2
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader build1.20.6
1 loader build1.20.5
1 loader build1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.3
1 loader build1.20.2-Snapshot
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 21 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Global Datapacks versions and loaders
Global Datapack 1.6.1
global-datapack-1.6.1.jar
17 Apr 2025
Global Datapacks 1.6
global-datapack-1.6.jar
16 Apr 2025
Global Datapacks 1.5
global-datapack-1.5.jar
22 Jul 2024
1.4 - 1.20.5+
global-datapack-1.4.jar
26 Apr 2024
Global Datapacks
global-datapack-1.4.jar
29 Mar 2024
Global Datapacks 1.3
global-datapack-1.3.jar
3 Dec 2023
Fixes (:
global-datapack-1.2.jar
15 Aug 2023
Update
global-datapack-1.1.jar
13 May 2023
1.19 Update
Global-Datapack.jar
6 Jul 2022
1.18.2 Linux/Mac Fix
Global-Datapack.jar
19 Mar 2022
1.18.2
global-datapack-1.0.jar
18 Mar 2022
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.