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![image](https:\/\/i.postimg.cc\/rmkdNyg6\/BU_Final_Header.png)<\/p>\n

A Minecraft data pack and mod that adds some quality-of-life unpacking recipes to the game.<\/p>\n

*Want some better crafting recipes? Check out Better Craftables!*<\/p>\n

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## Overview<\/p>\n

Better Unpackables, available as a data pack and a Fabric, Quilt, Forge & NeoForge mod, enhances the vanilla Minecraft experience with new recipes such as:<\/p>\n

* Amethyst Block -> Amethyst Shards
\n* Wool -> String
\n* Quartz Block -> Nether Quartz
\n* Packed Ice -> Ice
\n* Smooth Sandstone -> Sandstone<\/p>\n

Visit the Gallery page for a brief look at what Better Unpackables has to offer or check out the Unpacking Recipes page on the wiki for a full list!<\/p>\n

## Versions<\/p>\n

| Minecraft Version | Data Pack Version | Mod Version
\n| :–: | :–: | :–: |
\n| 26.1 – 26.2-snap-7 | v4.1.0-beta.5 | N\/A |
\n| 26.1 – 26.1.2 | v4.0.0 | v4.0.1+mod |
\n| 1.21.9 – 1.21.11 | v3.2.0 | v3.2.0+mod |
\n| 1.21.5 – 1.21.8 | v2.3.1 | v2.3.1+mod |<\/p>\n

Older versions and snapshots can be found here on Modrinth or on GitHub.<\/p>\n

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 **Fabric API is required to run the Fabric\/Quilt mod version** of Better Unpackables.<\/p>\n

## Support & Feedback
\nFound a bug or have an idea?
\n* Open a GitHub issue
\n* Join Discord<\/p>\n

## Credits
\n* Vanilla Tweaks
\n * Unpackable Wool
\n * Unpackable Ice<\/p>\n

A full list of contributors is available here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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