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Patchouli Mod Wiki & Guide

Patchouli is a comprehensive documentation mod for Minecraft that allows modders and modpack makers to create rich, data-driven guidebooks with features like multiblock visualization, advancement-based unlocking, and custom text formatting.

Contents (3)
  1. Overview
  2. Key Features
  3. In this wiki

Overview

Patchouli is a utility mod designed to provide easy-to-implement, data-driven documentation for Minecraft. Inspired by the Lexica Botania, it allows creators to build beautiful, interactive books without writing a single line of Java code. It is widely used by major mods like Quark, Botania, and Immersive Engineering to provide in-game manuals.

Key Features

  • Data-Driven Content: All books, categories, and entries are defined using JSON files.
  • In-Game Editor: Includes a built-in text previewer and editor for real-time formatting.
  • Rich Text System: Supports colors, bolding, italics, and custom macros.
  • Advancement Integration: Content can be locked until the player completes specific advancements.
  • Multiblock Visualization: Allows players to project a "ghost" version of a structure into the world to assist with building.
  • Localization: Full support for translating books into multiple languages.

Reference

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