Simple Chunk Loader

Simple Chunk Loader

Keep your chunks loaded with just two vanilla blocks.

Place a Smoker, stick a Redstone Torch on top, and you’re done — no commands, no crafting, no complicated redstone. The chunk stays loaded even when you’re thousands of blocks away.

Why use this?

• Dead simple — Two blocks, one placement. That’s it.
• Vanilla-friendly — Uses existing blocks, no new items or recipes.
• Visual feedback — Smoke particles confirm the loader is active.
• Server-side only — Works on any server without client mods.
• Survival viable — Smokers and torches are cheap and renewable.

How it works

Place a Smoker, then place a Redstone Torch directly on top. The datapack detects the setup, force-loads the chunk, and sends you a confirmation message with the chunk coordinates.

Breaking either block removes the loader and drops both items normally.

Commands

| Command | Description |
|———|————-|
| /function scl:cleanup | Remove all chunk loaders at once (ops only) |

Performance

The datapack scans for new loaders once per second within an 8-block radius of each player — balanced for reliable detection without unnecessary overhead.

Installation

Drop the ZIP into your world’s datapacks folder and run /reload.

Requirements

• Minecraft 1.14 or newer
• Any server type (Vanilla, Paper, Spigot, Fabric, Forge)

That’s it. Clean, accurate, and to the point. Let me know if you want any tweaks!