packformat-helper

A VS Code extension to help update Minecraft pack.mcmeta files for Data Packs and Resource Packs.

Features

• Automatically validates your input for Minecraft versions (e.g., D1.21.4, R1.21.1, D24w12a).
• Converts versions to numeric or array formats ([94,0]) for Minecraft 1.21.9+ compatibility.
• Supports snapshots and pre-release versions.
• Works on all open .mcmeta files directly from the editor.

Requirements

• Visual Studio Code 1.70+
• No additional dependencies

How to Use

1. Open a pack.mcmeta file in VS Code.
2. Press Ctrl+Alt+A (or your configured shortcut).
3. Enter the Minecraft version (e.g., D1.21.4, R1.21.1, D24w12a).
4. The extension automatically updates the file with the correct format.

Extension Settings

This extension does not add any additional settings.

Known Issues

• Only works for pack.mcmeta files currently.
• Version must exist in the conversion list (D and R lists).

Release Notes

1.0.0

• Initial release of packformat-helper.

1.0.1

• Update package.json

1.0.2

• Update package.json

1.0.3

• Update package.json
• Add icon.png

1.0.4

• Update icon.png

More Information

• Visual Studio Code Extensions Guide

Author

x (Twitter: @ib_fjmy25)