Coal to Dye

What kind of datapack is this?

This datapack introduces a small but convenient tweak to your survival experience.

Coal finally gets a little more versatile.

• Got too much coal? Turn it into something useful.
• No ink sacs nearby? No problem.
• Simple, logical, and fits vanilla gameplay.

Test how this tiny addition can make your resource management just a bit smoother

Features

Interactions

• Craft Black Dye using different types of coal:
• Regular Coal
• Charcoal
• Simple crafting recipes that feel natural and balanced
• No need to hunt squids just for dye anymore

Miscellaneous effects

• Fully vanilla-friendly (no new items, only recipes)
• Works in both singleplayer and multiplayer worlds
• Lightweight and performance-friendly

Installation Guide

Step 1: Download the datapack

Download the datapack file(it should be a .zip archive,
do not extract it!).

Step 2: Install into the world

• First method(new world)

1. Create new world
2. Go to the “More” tab
3. Click “Data Packs” then “Open Pack Folder”

• Second method(an existing world)

1. Launch Minecraft
2. Go to Singleplayer
3. Select your world
4. Click Edit → Open World Folder
5. Find the “datapacks” folder

Step 3: Install the datapack

Move the downloaded .zip file into the folder(make sure the file stays zipped)

Extra

If something isn’t working, double-check the following:

• Does the data pack version match the Minecraft version?
• Is the data pack installed in the correct folder (not just in .minecraft)?
• Did you re-enter the world after installation?

If any of these are missing, the datapack may not work as expected.