How to Make a Datapack [Minecraft 1.20-1.16] Datapack Tutorial

Working in 1.19, 1.18, 1.17 and 1.16! Learn how to make a datapack in minecraft 1.19 with my hot new datapack tutorial! I only cover functions in this tutorial because I think that's the most useful feature of datapacks. Leave a comment if you have questions!
===Important Links!===
Visual Studio Code: [ code.visualstudio.com/ ]
Datapack extension: [ marketplace.visualstudio.com/... ]
Semantic (Syntax) Highlighting: [ marketplace.visualstudio.com/... ]
My Discord Server [ / discord ]
My Twitch [ / legitimoose ]
My Editor [ / ciara_millinery ]
TEMPLATE: is pinned in my discord server's #help channel, you can find it there if you're feelin' lazy ; )
Timestamps:
0:00 - Explanation
1:20 - Installing Visual Studio Code
1:40 - Adding Datapack Extensions
2:13 - How to Make a Void World
2:58 - Setting Up Your Datapack
6:59 - WRITING CODE
8:29 - s h e e p (demonstration)
===COPY & PASTE ZONE===
edit: changed pack_format to 8 for 1.18
edit 2: changed pack_format to 9 for 1.18.2
edit 3: changed pack_format to 10 for 1.19
edit 4: for other versions, check this page minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Dat...
pack.mcmeta:
{
"pack": {
"pack_format": 15,
"description": "§ckzbin.info §d;^)"
}
}
load.json:
{
"values": [
"tutorial:load"
]
}
tick.json:
{
"values": [
"tutorial:tick"
]
}
===END COPY PASTE ZONE===
=== l o n k s ===
Discord: / discord
Twitter: / legitimoose
Patreon: / legitimoose
In this minecraft datapack tutorial, you will learn: how to make a datapack, how to use functions in minecraft, and useful things like how to set up pack.mcmeta. I'll use Data-pack Helper Plus/Datapack Helper plus, and Arcensoth's language mcfunction extension. These are powerful visual studio code minecraft extension(s) that will help us greatly. And VSCode is an IDE that can be used for minecraft. It's much better than notepad++ or sublime text (although there is a sublime text highlighter). The /function command is one of the best minecraft commands, and is essentially functional programming in minecraft. So, if you want to learn how to make a data pack, or datapacks, or watch a minecraft data pack tutorial/datapack tutorial for minecraft 1.16 or 1.17 (even minecraft 1.16.2, which is slightly different (minecraft 1.16.3/1.16.4 is the same)) or learn how to make a minecraft datapack, then you've come to the right place!
~Metadata Soupsmith

[@Legitimoose]

*Common fixes for "things not working":* -Make sure everything is saved! -Namespaces and .mcfunction files *cannot* have capital letters or spaces. -Make sure load.json and tick.json have the correct function name and namespace inside. -Make sure everything is spelled correctly and there are no sneaky typos. If the datapack doesn't show up in the list: -Check pack.mcmeta. -Make sure your file structures are all correct (E.G. datapacks/Datapack Name/data/namespace/functions/) -Make sure everything is saved. Yes, this tutorial is still up to date as of 1.19! Just change pack format to 10 for 1.19. If you're still confused, ask in the #help channel of my discord server! Let me know if you found this helpful!

[@petar14]

on my data folder inside a datapeck name folder it says contains emphasized items

[@petar14]

i fixed problem but it still doesn't work load works but sheep doesn't

[@petar14]

nvm i was typing /reload moose:sheep instead of /function moose:sheep

[@petar14]

@no one i did thanks

[@HaroonHussain-ng9ei]

hi i found this useful but my load message doesn't show up I checked every thing

[@SargeCharge]

I like how you use humor and actually teach us at the same time opposed to those monotone, humorless tutorials

[@theseangle]

That's what I am saying!

[@hendrik5041]

Its so true

[@Idostuffsometimes]

Ikr it makes it not like sleepy to watch

[@semicedevine6918]

im having such a fun time watching this and learning everything at the same time

[@allmtnmtb]

the doggg hahaha

[@youtissoum]

finally someone who doesn't just show how to install a datapack

[@jonesyandbeast2647]

I've been looking for a video about how to make data packs for a long time, they're usually too hard to understand, or outdated, but I actually enjoyed watching this video with the clever jokes and the personality that was obviously well thought out and balanced between fun and educational, all I have to say is "bravo" this is an amazing video.

[@Legitimoose]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it :D I'm quite proud of this video ;)

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@@Legitimoose you should be because it helped me a lot, and was entertaining at the same time.

[@mene9748]

dude you are SO underrated, your videos are clear and fun to watch! i was searching for some time someone like you that could explain commands and datapacks this clearly

[@GoQQmode]

That was nice that you used the same map for the intro

[@Legitimoose]

Gotta keep it consistent for the repeat viewers ;^)

[@karismatiic]

The perfect mix of humor and professionalism. You’re my fav KZbinr to go to when it comes to mc now

[@Necroxin]

This legit helped me out getting started far more than other videos I've seen! Huge help!

[@dragonius16]

The reason this is such a good video is that it's not monotonous, you actually sound happy to make the video (that and you make me pause the vid to read the text.. lol). Very awesome

[@Whatismypurpose]

Thanks for the datapack tutorial! definitely a fun way of teaching ppl how to make datapacks!!!

[@ddtriz6928]

I love this tutorial, thx for doing this for the community ;D

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[@glomos5887]

lol hackerman shit

[@CodeCreature]

Love it! I'm taking this and attempting to recreate the Hermitcraft moon event in a datapack. I finally got most of it done in command blocks, so hopefully it translates well 😅

[@TheFoldedUniverse]

how?

[@nope.4991]

dude I love you so much, you still updated the description for us future viewers, that in it self tells me how dedicated you are in your videos and you deserve a subscribe for that.

[@Screwdriver3478]

unironically the best tutorial very clear instructions and you updated the values in the description as new versions released you are a treasure to youtube and the sole reason i am getting into data pack creation you just gained a sub

[@jackiechan3620]

Insane production quality for such a small channel. Definitely deserves more attention.

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Why does this man only have 4.5k subscribers, the brilliance of his tutorials is too great to be concealed

[@limeslyx-z9453]

Kinda reminds me of the brilliant korosensei, but for Minecraft

[@WPatrickOfficial]

Wow. You have a REALLY good way of explaining things super simply. I'm just getting into this command stuff and your video has been the most helpful so far. 10/10

[@brunoaltoe100]

You are such a fun and educational watch. Best youtuber when it comes to commands, never found anyone better.

[@rhinolmao8335]

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[@Legitimoose]

Glad it helped!

[@bishan_8617]

normally before subscribing I watch a lot more recent videos and then commit cause I like keeping my feed "pristine," but I watched this video, and was shocked at how little subscribers you have. Entertaining tutorials are best tutorials

[@Legitimoose]

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[@_Heb_]

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[@martinmica4260]

I was really suprised, you have only 700 subscibers. I like your tutorials a lot.

[@Legitimoose]

Hey, thanks!

[@noname-mw7oy]

This was an incredible video. Not just the content (which was amazing btw cause like sheep go brrrrr :) ) but also cause you ACTUALLY made it really fun to learn how to make the datapack. Thanks. You should have so many more subs. +1 sub.

[@Legitimoose]

Thanks so much! I'm really glad you liked it so much :D

[@hunkulous1462]

Thank you for the amazing tutorial and updating everything!

[@memetism]

OMFG dude I sat thru the entire thing step by step thank you it really means a lot to learn and be schooled

[@menu.config]

This actually makes me want to not be a dummy, thanks for posting

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but why ??? dummy scoreboards are very useful XD (sorry I couldn't resist)

[@roboonmute]

THanks so much. I now have it so it says stuff like dont underestimate fish, fish are gods, it kills everything in the world except for the player and fish and it gives you 9 stacks of fish

[@Legitimoose]

_good._

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[@Legitimoose]

Thank you, I will!

[@chocolatechipbleach8341]

Heck you, Im going to stick to my matter based intertdimensional corporeal physical plane of existence, good old fashioned command blocks.

[@Legitimoose]

Only old zoomers use datapacks. All the cool kids are usin θpacks (thetapacks). Command blocks are retro like vinyl now.

[@SidlymationsD]

@@Legitimoose omg me cool kid

[@vilmavaitonyte2451]

@@Legitimoose Ngl using command blocks isnt that bad, but im finally gonna transfer to datapacks. I always feared that they would be hard to set up or nothing like the coding language in command blocks, which would ruin the exotic nature of minecraft, but it seems that that isnt true. Plus all of the tutorials only feature datapacks now so i cant use command blocks easily

[@Legitimoose]

@@vilmavaitonyte2451 :D datapacks definitely keep all of minecraft's weirdness in tact lol. the addition of functions just makes them so much more usable, which i think makes them more fun!

[@capncommie4362]

Moose, I have returned to this video time and time again. This is quality education; thank you!

[@oklol681]

Thank you so much! After a while, i actually remembered the need for a datapack!

[@kalerwebb8052]

Can you do a tutorial on creating custom items and entities?

[@phrogi]

For anyone wondering, the current Pack format for 1.17 is 7. EDIT: the current pack format for 1.18 is 8! EDIT 2: The current pack format for 1.19-1.19.2 is 9! EDIT 3: The current pack format for 1.19.3 is 10! EDIT 4: The current pack format for 1.20.2 is 18!

[@TheDennisdalisay]

THANK YOU

[@doctorduck2000]

Thanks! That explains a lot!

[@breawen]

and pack format for 1.19 is 9! just kidding, 1.18.2 is 9. -_-

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Your channel is SO useful. I always found everything too intimidating. When I’d watch videos, I could just not comprehend the explanation, but something the way you explain in your videos offers perfect complete clarity without being over-explain-y. Without your channel I would have left Minecraft a while ago as coding this stuff is my main motivation to keep playing creative mode! I’m so glad, this channel is one of a kind. Thanks for the tutorials!

[@ciarawilliamson3947]

legitmoose won’t read this :(

[@Legitimoose]

1 like = 1 legitimoose reading this 🙏

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[@de_g0od]

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[@jeffandmark5373]

So I have a very skeptic reaction towards new youtubers at first. But when I saw the quality of your tutorials, my skepticism disappeared along with the sheep into the void at 9:00.

[@Legitimoose]

SJDKSJDKSJ welcome aboard!

[@DragonStorm625]

your vids are probably the most fun to follow

[@bottleofbrainbob4007]

thanks for updating the format every time!

[@wfweifwifhweifhwefwefwefwf7786]

Hello, can you do a tutorial on how to add custom items using data packs -- If possible. I really like how you explain things and not make my brain instantly melt.

[@GigaNigga7]

why does this guy not have at least 20000 subs

[@Legitimoose]

youtube is just scared of my power

[@EnarTV]

Very underrated, you earned a subscriber! I'm trying to learn how to use data packs, and this video is a pretty good way to start :)

[@KenPryor]

This was so helpful! I followed the video and made my first data pack. It worked perfectly. Thank you!

[@tsubear]

hey legitimoose! i found out you're still answering questions on here and I conveniently have a question myself, can I put spaces in between functions? for example /function kit netherite.mcfunction or would I do kit_netherite.mcfunction? Just wondering because I'm getting into datapack development and I'm trying to figure out how to do commands like these, thanks :D

[@Legitimoose]

Hi! The answer is: NEVAR! Minecraft is real strict about how you name stuff in datapacks. Only lowercase letters, numbers, and underscores for us lol.

[@tsubear]

@@Legitimoose aw, disappointing, thank you for the answer!

[@darthbunny1267]

that last part..... BEAUTIFUL!!

[@OLIVER427]

Thank you for existing. You are the only reason I know how to use commands and make datapacks

[@Alexrules237]

Everything works but the load script doesn't run when I reload the script.

[@spaghetti_bro3093]

Me too

[@yourpersonaldork7799]

I just got mine to run, my problem was that I had the “minecraft” folder outside the “data” folder. He doesn’t mention it in the video, but namespaces, paths, folders, and file names must only contain the following symbols: numbers, lowercase, underscore, hyphen/minus, forward slash/directory separator (can’t be used in namespace), and periods. Does any of this help?

[@joachimbanez9649]

SAME I NEED HELP!

[@sirlemon599]

It could be possible that you might have some unsaved changes. If the explorer icon (Top left icon that looks like 2 sheets of paper) has a number by it, then you have unsaved changes. You need to click the specific file or folder, then click Save. BTW Legitimoose I love you and I'm going to write a fanfiction about you.

[@Alexrules237]

@@brosmc_net I did... it randomly just started working?

[@GoQQmode]

Comedy + Tutorials = Best Tutorial I've ever watch Comedy + Survival + Multiplayer + Your Voice = My next Most Watch Series/Videos I will watch Hope you will continue this kinds of things not for the rest of your life because this ain't no game XD

[@Legitimoose]

Thanks! I'm so glad you like my content! Your comments are very encouraging 😘

[@mentocylex]

This was both helpful and funny. Keep it up!

[@iGrom]

This is literally the best channel for commands and things.

[@klespy7916]

5:52 vOice crack

[@donovanwaggoner6790]

Could anyone help me out? This has all worked until the /reload step and it's not showing any text. I've followed every step, even made sure to save the command (which this guy didn't mention)

[@pablovillada7594]

I have the same problem, ive even deleted the files, and remade everything twice now, Maybe this tutorial needs an update?

[@atomic7918]

Yeah I'm also having the same problem. I really need help with this.

[@iamb0]

Idk why it didnt work for you, but it works for me

[@iamb0]

@@pablovillada7594 This doesnt need an update. You maybe misstyped

[@bfdmod]

If you are in a later version than 1.16.2 pack format has the be 7 not 6. Also read through EVERYTHING looking for the typo, that's 99% of programming

[@thunderbear06playsstuff63]

Probably the best tutorial maker person guy thing creature whatever you are iv ever seen for making Minecraft content like data packs, you certainly earned my sub lol

[@schlipp]

Had some trouble at first, but i worked it out. Great tutorial :)

[@alexdonner2540]

hey, im having a problem with the end of the tutorial, the load.mcfunction doesnt have the highlighted minecraft commands

[@petersuba1125]

Same..

[@koninglabrador38]

same

[@camellia6739]

got to the "Semantic (Syntax) Highlighting" link in the description and install it to vsc

[@lukeystuff]

Great video! One thing is that the tick function isn't working. I can run it manually with the /function command but it doesn't run every tick.

[@PinStudiosOfficial]

me too

[@ConstantDerivative]

well this is because you havent told minecraft to run the mcfunction file every frame. im not sure how to do this exactly, once i find out i will get back to u

[@ConstantDerivative]

okay, i havent found a solution, so i made a solution on my own, put this line in the tick file: function "namespace":"tick.mcfunction" i believe this will just repeat the file every time it ends. also make sure to always put that line at the end and replace "namespace" with the name space

[@ConstantDerivative]

NEVERMIND, DONT DO THAT i believe an mcfunction runs once per tick, however calling itself will just cause an infinite loop so it just crashes so i am not sure

[@ConstantDerivative]

fourth reply, it actually should work if you put in the name of the mcfunction correctly into tick.json

[@MemeInitiation947]

SO. CONCISE. finally an amazing tutorial, I have been using VSC for a while but was having trouble getting minecraft code, this was perfect for me.

[@Acudit]

This is legitimately the best tutorial channel I have ever run into.

[@firecreeper9059]

For some reason my extension ain't working, i see the colors but i see no options when i hit ctr+Space except for the things i typed on the game. Plz help

[@coleykat312]

me too

[@joethepizza]

when i do tellraw it doesn't pop up with the command

[@TheWarTank]

Oh my god, you are a genius. Thanks SO MUCH!!! I've always had this problem of making really cool challenges... but only in one world!, because I didn't know how to transport my precious command blocks onto another Minecraft world....... but now, thanks to you, I now know that DATAPACKS EXIST, and I know HOW to do them. THANKS!!

[@warlordish]

this video helped me so much with learning how to make a custom modpack

[@zuioz]

Can you make a tutorial video for "how to make self-made structures generate in your minecraft world"?🙂 I can't find good tutorials for that! Ps:I like your humor!🤣🤣🤣

[@fox4dayz278]

This is something I've been desperately needing too since I wanna occasionally replace Chorus Stalks in my end with giant Amethyst crystal structures.

[@martinsebor9933]

For some reason, the datapack doesn't work. I got all of my names right, no errors, I followed the tutorial step by step, but It just doesn't load.. Can anyone help me, please?

[@martinsebor9933]

Yeah no, it works. I am just stupid

[@joachimbanez9649]

@@martinsebor9933 how did you do it? mine dosent work also with no errors

[@martinsebor9933]

@@joachimbanez9649 I had a problem that I named the datapack folder and the prefix folder the same thing...

[@controllmaster21]

this is a really simple and helpfull tutorial. I understood everything really quick and it helped me much with the basics

[@vespine4228]

Thanks for the tutorial. Very helpful and a great start to learn about Visual Studio Code.

[@Magiccc]

First of all: Love the content, this is heavily underrated. Second of all, I've run into an error. The datapack refuses to load. I have checked: pack.mcmeta is outside of the data folder. all functions (load.mcfunction & tick.mcfunction) are inside of the functions folder under the namespace folder. The namespace folder contains no capitals or spaces. the minecraft folder contains both .json files, copied exactly from the description with changes to the namespace. This reddit post of mine contains screencaps of the exact file system. www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/k4vnyz/reload_will_not_load_datapack_any_help/ Edit: Using "say" instead of "tellraw" yielded results, as well as that for some reason VSCode messed up the formatting in the json files. Starting again from scratch fixed it. Oh well :P.

[@Legitimoose]

Oh, well I'm glad you got that sorted out! Nice job fixing it btw! Debugging is the _real_ skill you have to learn to make datapacks ;)

[@turtleboy2435]

Thanks, this helped a lot

[@aomething2351]

I absolutely love the energy and humor from this dude

[@benutzerpaul9659]

The Tutorial worked beautifully! I also liked the humor :D. Please continue making such good content!

[@Legitimoose]

Thanks!

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I LUV YOU I NEEDED YOU THE MOST AT TIMES LIKE THIS

[@RedDiamondREC]

Thank you for the great and clear tutotial you helped me so much!

[@Legitimoose]

:D Glad you found it helpful!

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Thanks so much for this. Very good!

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Thanks for the tutorial, you just earned yourself a new subscriber!

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Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial video

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This helped me a ton TY!

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Thank you! This video was very helpful!

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I want to say one thing, you're so good at explaining things that i instantly subscribed to you after I saw your first video :D

[@Legitimoose]

Thank you! :D

[@alessandromaggiulli898]

:D

[@cameronm1231]

No way! It works! Thanks bro new subscriber here

[@superyura6457]

came for the tutorial, stayed for the personality. good show my man

[@davitotty1207]

i can use this to make epic datapacks like combining mobs if they touch each other or etc. Ty for the tutorial legitimoose!

[@thebigchair8584]

Thank you! This was very helpful.

[@toamastar]

great video man! I have no idea how to code and I only really want to make datapacks for custom dimensions! I have looked everywhere for a tutorial on how to make custom dimensions and all the datapacks to do with it, would love to see you make a video on that, seriously good stuff, like your humour! :)

[@Legitimoose]

Yesss, glad to hear there's interest! Setting up custom dimensions is really fun. It's on my list of tutorials to make! :D

[@toamastar]

@@Legitimoose good to hear! I am currently pulling my hair out trying to get it to work with no success, there seems to be no good definitive tutorial out there and its a shame

[@lluiswithaccentmark]

Very helpful! Thank you!

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This tutorial and channel are god tier

[@allliver123]

this is legit the best mc modding/datapack/resorce pack tutorial ever

[@reallarwaz]

AHA IT work! Thank you for making this vid,it helped me!

[@Speed-TV]

Thank you, this is so cool!

[@PibV_]

thank you so much dude! i made my own data pack where tnt drops every 7.5 seconds with this tutorial, i barley like or subscribe to anyone anymore, but you really deserve it, so i did, keep it up dude :D

[@Legitimoose]

Thanks GabeDude! You've really outdone technoblade with this one ;^) math tells me that 7.5 second tnt spawns is far better than 10 second tnt spawns. ;D

[@PibV_]

@@Legitimoose haha yea lol, wasnt copying its just so many data packs are made and i was trying to make a simple one for my first data pack ever, bound to be similar sometimes. have a good day and happy easter

[@guarinagarcia2424]

great tutorial!!!! great fir datapack helping this should start my data pack career

[@kateb1127]

God, thank you so so much! I'm making an adventure map and... Let's just say that placing all these commandblocks is fricking exhausting...

[@aka_lux]

THANK YOU SO MUCH I SEARCHED FOR ALMOST 5 HOURS