Dispenser Configurator Mod FAQ

The mod includes a Default Dispenser Configurators data pack that's enabled by default, so dispensers will immediately have enhanced behaviors for common items. To create your own custom behaviors, you'll need to add JSON files to a data pack following the mod's configuration format—check the guides on creating custom dispenser behaviors to get started.

ITEM_USE applies the item's normal right-click behavior (like eating food or drinking potions), while BLOCK_USE targets blocks in the world and applies interactions to them (like fertilizing crops or activating mechanisms). Choose based on whether you want the dispenser to use the item itself or use it on a block.

Yes—configure the dispenser with BLOCK_USE targeting farmland blocks, and assign seed items to plant on those blocks. The guide "Make a Dispenser Plant Crops or Fertilize Blocks" walks through the exact setup.

Use item tags instead of individual items in your configuration. This lets you group items (like all types of seeds or all fertilizers) and assign one behavior to the entire tag, which is much faster than configuring each item separately.

The targets list specifies which blocks or conditions the dispenser should interact with when using a configured item. For example, you could set a fertilizer to only work on farmland, or a seed to only plant on tilled soil—giving you precise control over where and how items are used.

Yes—use the command `/datapack disable "file/Dispenser Configurators"` to turn off the default data pack. You can re-enable it anytime with `/datapack enable`, or modify the pack's JSON files directly to customize which behaviors you want to keep.

The mod is designed to work alongside other mods since it only changes how dispensers behave—it doesn't conflict with pipes, hoppers, or other automation systems. However, always test custom configurations in your specific modpack to ensure compatibility.

Yes, that's the core purpose of this mod—you can assign custom behaviors to items that dispensers wouldn't normally handle, like making them plant crops, apply effects, or interact with specific block types in ways the vanilla dispenser can't.

Custom configurations go in a data pack's `data/namespace/dispenser_configurator/` folder as JSON files. The data pack must be placed in your world's `datapacks` folder or in your instance's `datapacks` folder, depending on whether it's a single-player or server setup.

The mod is designed to be lightweight since it's data-driven, but excessive configurations or overly complex target lists on many dispensers could impact performance—test your setup and avoid redundant or overlapping configurations if you notice slowdowns.