Resourceful Config Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I open the Resourceful Config menu in Minecraft?
Open the mod list from the main menu or pause screen, select Resourceful Config or any mod that uses it, and click the config button to launch the in-game editor. You can also bind a key in the controls menu to open the config screen directly.
What is Resourceful Config Mod used for?
It's a library mod that gives other mods a clean, consistent config screen so you can change their settings without editing files by hand. It works across loaders, so the same interface appears whether you play on Fabric or NeoForge.
Can I change Resourceful Config settings without restarting the game?
Most settings apply immediately when you save them in the config screen. A few options that affect world generation or registry contents still need a game restart to take effect, and the mod will usually note this.
Where are Resourceful Config files stored?
Configs live in the standard config folder inside your Minecraft instance directory, typically as JSON or TOML files per mod. You can edit them manually, but using the in-game screen is safer because it validates values.
Why can't I find a setting I'm looking for in Resourceful Config?
Use the search bar at the top of the config screen to filter by name or category. If it still doesn't appear, the option may be hidden behind an 'advanced' or 'expert' toggle, or the mod may not have registered it as configurable.
Does Resourceful Config work on both Fabric and NeoForge?
Yes, it's designed as a cross-platform config library, so it supports the major mod loaders. Mods that depend on it will show the same config interface regardless of which loader you use.
Will Resourceful Config hurt my game's performance?
No, it's a lightweight library that only reads config values when needed and doesn't run heavy background tasks. Any performance impact comes from the mods using it, not from Resourceful Config itself.
How do I reset a setting back to its default value?
In the config screen, find the option and click the reset or undo button next to it, or use the global 'reset to defaults' button for the whole mod. Changes take effect once you save and close the screen.
Can I use Resourceful Config to edit configs for mods that don't support it?
No, Resourceful Config only manages mods that specifically integrate with it as their config backend. For other mods you'll need to edit their own config files or use their built-in screens.
My config changes aren't saving — what am I doing wrong?
Make sure you click the save or apply button before closing the screen, since some edits are discarded if you exit without confirming. Also check that the config file isn't set to read-only on your system.