LioLoader
by Liopyu
LioLoader loads datapacks and resource packs from a dedicated folder inside the instance, so packs no longer have to be copied into each world or server.
What it does
LioLoader scans its own folders inside the instance and injects valid packs directly into Minecraft's pack system at world load. Datapacks are picked up from a directory and can be unzipped or sit in a subfolder, as long as the pack.mcmeta file is present. Resource packs placed in the dedicated folder load automatically as default packs, and the mod keeps the packs organized without manual steps.
The mod is server-side only, so only the server needs it and players join without installing anything. It applies across worlds and servers. Resource packs it loads are non-removable and override normal client-side assets, which a player can only toggle off by hand. For removable packs, the instance's resourcepacks folder is still the place to use. The mod is published for Fabric and NeoForge, for 15 release versions 1.21 – 26.1.2, and the code is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only.
Key features
Global datapack loading
Datapacks placed in the LioLoader folder are injected into every world, so they do not need copying.
Automatic resource pack loading
Resource packs in the dedicated folder load by default, without changes to the instance's resourcepacks folder.
Nested pack handling
Datapacks can sit in any subfolder inside the datapack directory, provided pack.mcmeta is present.
Registry-aware assets
Files in the dedicated assets folder are handled through a registry-aware system, including load priority and pack ordering.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Modpack authors and server owners who manage several worlds and want datapacks and resource packs organized in one place. Players on a server running the mod do not need it installed.
How it compares
Simple Resource Loader is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only and runs on either side, with files for Fabric and Quilt across 1.21 – 26.3. Paxi covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.19.2 – 26.1.2 and is also open source under the same license. Resource Pack Freedom is client-side only, not open source, and published under All rights reserved for Fabric and NeoForge across 26.1 – 26.2.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LioLoader | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21 – 26.1.2 | Server-side only | 2026-04-28 |
| Simple Resource Loader | Fabric and Quilt | 1.21 – 26.3 | Client or server, optional | 2026-03-25 |
| Paxi | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 26.1.2 | Client or server, optional | 2026-06-24 |
| Resource Pack Freedom | Fabric and NeoForge | 26.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-05 |
Questions
Does LioLoader need to be installed on the client?
Which loaders does LioLoader support?
Where do removable resource packs go?
In the catalog
LioLoader is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
LioLoader is a global datapack and resource pack loader for Minecraft, designed to keep your packs organized and automatically applied across your worlds and servers. Instead of copying packs into every save, LioLoader will automatically load your datapacks and resource packs that are inside the instance/lioloader…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/lioloader
- Owner
- Liopyu
- Published
- 2026-01-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-28
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15