Custom model data is a numeric NBT tag written inside of an item model JSON in Minecraft, used to display multiple variants of already existing items.
We can use this as a “hack” to add our own textures and items without Forge or any client side mods. All you need is a resource pack.
In this video, we’ll cover:
- Creating a custom resource pack — Step-by-step how to make a custom resource pack with custom model data.
- Using /give to get custom items — No-code solution to obtain custom items using /give.
- Java – manipulating ItemStack — Using Spigot API to write code giving us a custom item stack with model data.
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- MinePack — Sample resource pack we create in this video with all code and textures.
- Give command generator — The /give command format generator.
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