Content Settings
Manage world backups and per-installation folder modes.
Content settings control automatic world backups and whether to use shared or per-installation folders for mods and resource packs. These settings affect how content is organized on disk.
| Setting | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
auto_backup_worlds | Boolean | false | Automatically create world backups before launching Minecraft. Backups stored in backups/ folder. |
max_world_backups | Number | "disabled" | 5 | Maximum backup copies per world. Oldest deleted when limit reached. "disabled" keeps all backups. |
use_per_installation_mods_folder | Boolean | false | Each installation gets its own mods/ folder instead of sharing the global one. |
use_per_installation_resource_packs | Boolean | false | Each installation gets its own resourcepacks/ folder instead of sharing the global one. |
Per-installation folders prevent mod conflicts but use more disk space. Shared folders save space but require manual mod management for different Minecraft versions.