Minecraft pack.mcmeta Generator writes the small but critical pack.mcmeta file for resource packs and datapacks. Pick a pack_format with 1.20 and 1.21 hints, enter a description that may include color codes, then copy or download the JSON.
What Minecraft pack.mcmeta Generator does
Produces pack.mcmeta JSON.
- pack_format select with version hints
- Description field supporting & color codes
- Pretty JSON output
- Copy and download as pack.mcmeta
Who Minecraft pack.mcmeta Generator is for
- Resource pack artists shipping releases
- Datapack authors aligning format numbers
- Server owners packaging branded assets
- Students learning pack metadata
How to use Minecraft pack.mcmeta Generator
1. Open Minecraft pack.mcmeta Generator on beeforge.dev.
2. Choose a pack_format near your game version.
3. Write a description (color codes welcome).
4. Copy or download pack.mcmeta into your pack root.
Features
- Helpful approximate mappings for 1.20.x and 1.21.x
- Related color codes and MOTD tools
- Client-side only
- Instant JSON preview
Examples
- format 34 with a green branded description for 1.21.
- format 15 for a legacy 1.20.1 texture pack.
- Dual-line description with &7 subtitle text.
Tips and limits
- pack_format values change with releases; treat hints as approximate.
- Some packs also need supported_formats ranges on newer versions; extend manually if required.
- Place the file at the pack root beside assets/ or data/.
- No uploads.
Related tools
- Minecraft Color Codes for formatting help.
- Minecraft MOTD Generator for server list text.
- Minecraft Recipe JSON for datapack content.
FAQ
What pack_format should I pick?
Match your target Java version. Hints: 15≈1.20.1, 18≈1.20.2, 26≈1.20.5, 34≈1.21, 48≈1.21.4.
Can I use section signs?
You can paste & or section-sign style codes in the description; convert as needed for your workflow.
Is anything uploaded?
No. Generation is local.
Extra notes
This BeeForge tool runs entirely in your browser so drafts, commands, and preview text never need to leave your device for processing. Keep a backup of long outputs in your own notes if you rely on them for production servers or live events. Syntax can change between game or client versions, so verify commands and JSON in a creative world or staging pack before shipping to players. If a paste fails in chat, use a command block, function file, or datapack entry instead of relying on the 256 character chat limit. Accessibility friendly labels come from the module UI strings, and the layout follows the shared BeeForge .bf-tool shell for consistent spacing and buttons.
Support for educators, content creators, and server staff is the same client-side model: open the page, configure options, copy or download, then paste into your workflow. BeeForge related links at the bottom of the tool page point to companion generators so you can move between related gaming utilities without hunting the hub.