Give me that research kit!
by Lxaur
Give Me That Research Kit is a data pack that gives new players a starter set of iron tools, food and torches when they first join a world.
What it does
The pack makes each player spawn with a research kit holding a sword, an axe and a pickaxe, all in iron, along with 16 cooked beef, 16 torches and a book and quill. The kit is meant for players who want to head straight out and explore, as a researcher would, without spending time on the first resources. The kit does not include anything beyond these items, so the early game stays close to vanilla.
The mod is a data pack, so it is listed for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt loaders and placed on the server side. Only the server needs the pack installed; players join without any mod. Files cover 12 release versions, 1.21 – 1.21.11, and the latest file is 1.0.2 for 1.21.11, released 2025-12-19. The mod is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 license and is not open source.
Key features
Starting kit on spawn
Each player receives the research kit when they spawn into a world, so the set is ready before any mining begins.
Iron tools
A sword, axe and pickaxe made of iron are included, covering combat, wood and stone work from the first minutes.
Food and light
The kit holds 16 cooked beef and 16 torches, enough food and light to get started in a new area.
Book and quill
A book and quill come with the kit for writing notes while exploring.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
PVP Kit is a server-side data pack for the same loaders, covering 1.21 – 26.2, under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and not open source. Per Player Starter Bundle/Shulker is also server-side, licensed as All rights reserved and listed for 1.20.1 – 26.3. Both can be used to give new players items at spawn, and neither depends on the other.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Give me that research kit! | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Server required, client optional | 2025-12-19 |
| PVP Kit | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21 – 26.2 | Server required, client optional | 2026-08-21 |
| Per Player Starter Bundle/Shulker | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2026-10-13 |
Questions
Does Give Me That Research Kit need a mod loader on the client?
Which loaders does Give Me That Research Kit support?
Does the kit cover the resources a player needs later?
In the catalog
Give me that research kit! is one of 19,031 Adventure mods on ModsFinder, and one of 10,052 Adventure mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
This datapack adds a bundle that you get on spawning in the world, containing - an iron sword - an iron axe - an iron pickaxe - a spyglass - 16 cooked beef - a lantern - 16 torches - and a book and quil It's nothing too special, but it enables you to directly go out and explore, like a real researcher. You will still…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/give-me-that-research-kit
- Owner
- Lxaur
- Published
- 2025-10-30
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-12-19
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15