Simple Chunk Loader

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Simple Chunk Loader

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Simple Chunk Loader is a vanilla Minecraft datapack that turns a Smoker and a Redstone Torch into a chunk loader. Two blocks. One chunk. Zero commands.

Mod Loaders
Minecraft
26.2
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Description

Simple Chunk Loader

Keep your chunks loaded with just two vanilla blocks.

Place a Smoker, stick a Redstone Torch on top, and you're done — no commands, no crafting, no complicated redstone. The chunk stays loaded even when you're thousands of blocks away.

Why use this?

  • Dead simple — Two blocks, one placement. That's it.
  • Vanilla-friendly — Uses existing blocks, no new items or recipes.
  • Visual feedback — Smoke particles confirm the loader is active.
  • Server-side only — Works on any server without client mods.
  • Survival viable — Smokers and torches are cheap and renewable.

How it works

Place a Smoker, then place a Redstone Torch directly on top. The datapack detects the setup, force-loads the chunk, and sends you a confirmation message with the chunk coordinates.

Breaking either block removes the loader and drops both items normally.

Commands

Command Description
/function scl:cleanup Remove all chunk loaders at once (ops only)

Performance

The datapack scans for new loaders once per second within an 8-block radius of each player — balanced for reliable detection without unnecessary overhead.

Installation

Drop the ZIP into your world's datapacks folder and run /reload.

Requirements

  • Minecraft 1.14 or newer
  • Any server type (Vanilla, Paper, Spigot, Fabric, Forge)

That's it. Clean, accurate, and to the point. Let me know if you want any tweaks!