Better Unpackables
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- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #145 of 230 datapack mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
<center> !(https://i.postimg.cc/rmkdNyg6/BU_Final_Header.png) A Minecraft data pack and mod that adds some quality-of-life unpacking & reversible recipes to the game. *Want some better crafting recipes? Check out (https://modrinth.com/datapack/better-craftables)!* </center> ## Overview Better Unpackables, available as a data pack and a Fabric, Quilt, Forge & NeoForge mod, enhances the vanilla Minecraft experience with new recipes such as: * Amethyst Block -> Amethyst Shards * Wool -> String * Quartz Block -> Nether Quartz * Packed Ice -> Ice * Smooth Sandstone -> Sandstone Visit the (https://modrinth.com/datapack/better-unpackables/gallery) for a brief look at what Better Unpackables has to offer or check out the (https://github.com/Classics-Craftworks/Better-Unpackables/wiki/Unpacking-Recipes) page on the wiki for a full list! ## Versions | Minecraft Version | Data Pack Version | Mod Version | :--: | :--: | :--: | | 26.3-snap-7 - 26.3-snap-10 | (https://modrinth.com/datapack/better-unpackables/version/v5.0.0-pre.4) | N/A | | 26.1 - 26.2 | (https://modrinth.com/datapack/better-unpackables/version/v4.2.0) | (https://modrinth.com/datapack/better-unpackables/version/v4.2.0+mod) | | 1.21.9 - 1.21.11 | (https://modrinth.com/datapack/better-unpackables/version/v3.2.0) | (https://modrinth.com/datapack/better-unpackables/version/v3.2.0+mod) | Older versions and snapshots can be found (https://modrinth.com/datapack/better-unpackables/versions) or (https://github.com/Classics-Craftworks/Better-Unpackables/wiki/Versions). Make sure you download the correct version that matches your Minecraft version and mod loader if you are using Fabric or Forge. Please note that **(https://modrinth.com/mod/fabric-api) is required to run the Fabric/Quilt mod version** of Better Unpackables. ## Support & Feedback Found a bug or have an idea? * Open a (https://github.com/Classics-Craftworks/Better-Unpackables/issues/new/choose) * Join (https://discord.gg/vZJSDjPcmu) ## Credits * (https://vanillatweaks.net/) * Unpackable Wool * Unpackable Ice * Back to Blocks (Stairs & Slabs) A full list of contributors is available (https://github.com/Classics-Craftworks/Better-Unpackables/wiki/Credits).
A Minecraft data pack and mod that adds some quality-of-life unpacking & reversible recipes to the game.
Want some better crafting recipes? Check out (https://modrinth.com/datapack/better-craftables)!*
## Overview
Better Unpackables, available as a data pack and a Fabric, Quilt, Forge & NeoForge mod, enhances the vanilla Minecraft experience with new recipes such as:
Amethyst Block -> Amethyst Shards Wool -> String Quartz Block -> Nether Quartz Packed Ice -> Ice Smooth Sandstone -> Sandstone
Visit the (https://modrinth.com/datapack/better-unpackables/gallery) for a brief look at what Better Unpackables has to offer or check out the (https://github.com/Classics-Craftworks/Better-Unpackables/wiki/Unpacking-Recipes) page on the wiki for a full list!
## Versions
| Minecraft Version | Data Pack Version | Mod Version | :--: | :--: | :--: | | 26. 3-snap-7 - 26. 3-snap-10 | (https://modrinth.com/datapack/better-unpackables/version/v5. 0. 0-pre. 4) | N/A | | 26. 1 - 26. 2 | (https://modrinth.com/datapack/better-unpackables/version/v4. 2. 0) | (https://modrinth.com/datapack/better-unpackables/version/v4. 2. 0+mod) | | 1. 21. 9 - 1. 21. 11 | (https://modrinth.com/datapack/better-unpackables/version/v3. 2. 0) | (https://modrinth.com/datapack/better-unpackables/version/v3. 2. 0+mod) |
Older versions and snapshots can be found (https://modrinth.com/datapack/better-unpackables/versions) or (https://github.com/Classics-Craftworks/Better-Unpackables/wiki/Versions).
Make sure you download the correct version that matches your Minecraft version and mod loader if you are using Fabric or Forge. Please note that (https://modrinth.com/mod/fabric-api) is required to run the Fabric/Quilt mod version of Better Unpackables.
## Support & Feedback Found a bug or have an idea? Open a (https://github.com/Classics-Craftworks/Better-Unpackables/issues/new/choose) Join (https://discord.gg/vZJSDjPcmu)
## Credits (https://vanillatweaks.net/) Unpackable Wool Unpackable Ice Back to Blocks (Stairs & Slabs)
A full list of contributors is available (https://github.com/Classics-Craftworks/Better-Unpackables/wiki/Credits).
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Minecraft Mods
- Author
- Classic
- Version
- v4.2.0+mod
- Downloads
- 11,974
- Endorsements
- 48
- Category
- datapack
- Created
- 10/19/2024
- Updated
- 8/25/2026
- Game Versions
- 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2
- Tags
- game-mechanics, utility
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which Minecraft Mods versions does Better Unpackables support?
The author lists 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.
What is the latest version of Better Unpackables?
Version v4.2.0+mod, published 2026-08-25 with 11,974 downloads recorded at the source.
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