Paxi Mod (1.21.1, 1.20.4) – Global Data Packs Made Easy

Paxi is a utility mod that automatically loads data packs and resource packs globally across all your Minecraft worlds, available for Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge. Created by YUNGNICKYOUNG, Paxi eliminates the tedious process of manually applying packs to each individual world by letting you drop them into a single shared folder.

Anyone who has spent time building modpacks or curating custom data packs knows the frustration: every single new world requires you to manually load every pack again. It gets old fast, especially if you regularly test new seeds or run multiple saves. Paxi solves this problem completely by creating a dedicated folder where any pack you place is automatically applied to every world — no clicks, no commands, no repetitive setup. With over 7 million downloads, it has become one of the most trusted utility mods in the Minecraft ecosystem, and modpack creators in particular consider it an essential tool in their workflow.

Key Features of Paxi

• Global Data Pack Loading — Paxi creates a datapacks folder inside your config directory where any data pack you place is loaded into every world automatically. This means you no longer need to import your favorite tweaks, recipes, or worldgen packs each time you start a new save. It works with both .zip archives and unpacked folders containing a pack.mcmeta file.
• Global Resource Pack Loading — Just like data packs, Paxi handles resource packs globally through a dedicated resourcepacks folder. Players who use custom textures, UI overhauls, or language packs can set them once and forget about it. Every world you enter will have your chosen resource packs active without manual intervention.
• Custom Load Order Control — Through the datapack_load_order.json and resourcepack_load_order.json files, you can specify exactly which order your packs load in. This matters a great deal when packs override the same files — having precise control over priority prevents conflicts and ensures the packs you care about most take precedence. Using these JSON files is entirely optional; packs not listed simply load in their default order.
• Relative Filepath Support — The latest versions allow you to specify relative filepaths in the load order JSON files, all relative to your base .minecraft directory. For instance, you can reference packs stored in your vanilla resourcepacks folder by adding an entry like resourcepacks/MyPack.zip. This gives modpack creators far more flexibility in how they organize and distribute pack configurations.
• Auto-Loading from Default Directories — A newer config option enables auto-loading data packs directly from the .minecraft/datapacks directory, which is enabled by default. This provides broader compatibility with launchers and platforms that place packs in standard locations, making Paxi work seamlessly with more distribution methods.
• Zero Configuration Required — Paxi generates all necessary folders and config files automatically the first time you launch a world. There is nothing to configure unless you want custom load ordering. This drop-in-and-go design makes it accessible to players of all experience levels, from beginners who just want their packs to work to veterans building complex modpacks.
• In-Game Verification — You can use the /datapack list command to verify which packs Paxi has loaded. Packs managed by Paxi appear in pink text, making them easy to distinguish from manually loaded packs. This transparency is helpful when troubleshooting load order issues or confirming that your configuration is working correctly.

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How to Install Paxi

1. Install your preferred mod loader: Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge for your Minecraft version.
2. Download and install YUNG's API, which is a required dependency for Paxi to function.
3. Download the correct Paxi version for your Minecraft version and loader from the download section below.
4. Place the Paxi .jar file into your .minecraft/mods folder. If the folder does not exist, launch the game once with your mod loader to generate it.
5. Launch Minecraft and load any world. Paxi will automatically create the config/paxi folder with datapacks and resourcepacks subfolders. Place your packs inside and they will load globally from that point on.

Requirements & Compatibility

What's New

• Relative filepaths can now be specified in both resourcepack_load_order.json and datapack_load_order.json, allowing you to reference packs stored anywhere relative to your .minecraft directory.
• Added a new config option to auto-load data packs from the .minecraft/datapacks directory, enabled by default for broader platform compatibility.
• Entries without a relative filepath still check only the Paxi pack folder, preserving full backwards compatibility with existing setups.
• Improved support for CurseForge and other launcher platforms that use standard data pack directories.

Pros and Cons

Alternatives to Paxi

• Global Packs — Another utility mod that loads data and resource packs globally, offering a similar feature set with a slightly different configuration approach.
• Open Loader — Allows global loading of data packs, resource packs, and even mixin configurations, providing a broader scope for modpack creators who need more control.
• Packify — A lightweight alternative focused on bundling resource packs with modpacks, useful for creators who want to distribute custom textures alongside their mod collections.

Download Paxi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Paxi work with Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge?

Yes — Paxi supports all three major mod loaders. For Minecraft 1.21.1 and 1.21, all three loaders are supported. Older versions like 1.20.1 and below support Fabric and Forge. Always download the version that matches both your Minecraft version and your specific mod loader.

Do I need YUNG's API to use Paxi?

Yes, YUNG's API is a required dependency for Paxi. You must download and install the correct version of YUNG's API for your Minecraft version and mod loader before Paxi will function. Without it, the game will either crash on startup or Paxi will fail to load.

Can I control which order my data packs load in?

Yes — Paxi generates a datapack_load_order.json file in the paxi config folder where you can list pack names in your preferred loading order. Packs listed first load first, and any packs not listed in the file load in their default order afterward. The same system works for resource packs via resourcepack_load_order.json.

Will Paxi cause lag or performance issues?

Paxi appears to be lightweight since it only handles pack loading when a world is created or opened. It does not run continuously during gameplay. The mod simply copies pack references at world load time, so you should not notice any frame rate changes or increased memory usage during normal play.

Can I use Paxi to load packs from outside the paxi folder?

Yes — recent versions support relative filepaths in the load order JSON files. You can reference packs stored anywhere under your .minecraft directory, such as your vanilla resourcepacks folder, by specifying the relative path like resourcepacks/MyPack.zip. This makes it much easier to integrate Paxi into existing setups without moving files around.

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