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Minecraft: Java Edition
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This datapack backports the official Name Tag crafting recipe introduced by Mojang in "26.1-snapshot-2" to earlier Minecraft versions.
You can now craft Name Tags in survival using the exact same recipe shown in the snapshot.
🏷️ Showcase

✨ Features
🔁 Official Mojang recipe backport (Vanilla-friendly)
🛠️ Very convenient (craft Name Tags without relying on villagers or loot RNG)
🛡️ Safe for existing worlds
📦 Supported Versions
Fully tested on EVERY version listed (1.21.x)
Designed to work seamlessly across all supported versions
📐 Recipe Details
The recipe is implemented 1:1 from the snapshot, ensuring full parity with future vanilla gameplay. No advancements, loot tables, or unrelated mechanics are modified.
📥 Installation
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Download the datapack
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Place it into your world’s datapacks folder
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Run /reload
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Enjoy crafting Name Tags!
📜 Credits
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Recipe design by Mojang Studios
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Datapack implementation by you


