https://github.com/jadc/modular-modpack-manifest-generator

A fork of my modpack manifest generator that uses files rather than one mods.txt
https://github.com/jadc/modular-modpack-manifest-generator

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A fork of my modpack manifest generator that uses files rather than one mods.txt

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/jadc/modular-modpack-manifest-generator
• Owner: jadc
• Created: 2020-05-06T01:27:29.000Z (about 6 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2020-05-08T20:35:18.000Z (about 6 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-01-11T19:34:25.904Z (over 1 year ago)
• Language: Python
• Size: 9.77 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# Modular modpack manifest.json Generator

A small python script that automatically generates a `manifest.json` file for you simply from folders and empty files.  

It automatically downloads the latest release of forge and each mod for your desired Minecraft version.

## Difference

This is a fork of the [modpack-manifest-generator](https://github.com/jadc/modpack-manifest-generator).

That generator uses a single list file, called `mods.txt`, with each mod id on a new line.  

This generator reads individual file names in a folder.

The advantage of this method is to allow collaboration by multiple people. Rather than attempting to merge multiple changes into a single file, all you have to do is create or delete standalone files.

tl;dr: If you are making a modpack by yourself, the original [modpack-manifest-generator](https://github.com/jadc/modpack-manifest-generator) will work fine for you. If you are making a modpack with other people, this generator will save you a lot of headaches.

## Instructions

An example modpack is included to guide you.

0. Ensure you have Python 3 installed, it's in your PATH, and you havee the requests module installed. `python -m pip install requests`

1. Navigate to the `mods` folder. Create a new folder if you want to organize, otherwise create a new text document. (extension does not matter)

2. Name the new text document the project ID of each mod you want.  

   ![Project ID](https://i.imgur.com/sSSJuMi.png)

3. Edit `manifest-template.json` to your liking. Ensure `version` is set to the desired Minecraft version of the modpack.  

   a. If you are planning to have an overrides folder, add `"overrides": "overrides"`

4. Generate the manifest.json by double-clicking `generate.py` with Python installed.  

   *(alternatively, run it in terminal if you know how)*

5. A manifest.json should now be in the directory.  

   Move that to your modpack folder, zip it up, and your modpack should import into MultiMC perfectly.

## Download

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