Tinkers' JSON Things

Mod

by KnightMiner

Addon to Tinkers' Construct that contains no Java code, serving as a fully playable example low code addon. Contains many new tools including halberds, shortbows, laminar armor, and shovels

Type

Mod

CurseForge Downloads

401,665

CurseForge ID

811436

Last Updated

Jul 27, 2026

Description

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Tinkers' Things is an addon for Tinkers' Construct that contains no Java code (if you do not believe me, check the GitHub source). This is made possible through the mod Json Things, which allows you do add custom items, fluids, blocks, creative tabs, and harvest tiers through JSON files.

This mod serves two purposes:

It is a fully playable survival friendly Tinkers' Construct addon adding a lot of new tools and armor to the mod.
It serves as an example for those wishing to create Tinkers' Construct datapacks and no-Java code addons.

Playable Addon

This addon adds many features, including

Chisels
Shovels
Halberds
Blowpipes
Shortbows
Hematite tool material
Large Repair Kits
Laminar Armor and Shields
Silky Sacks for storing items

For more info, check the image descriptions on the gallery tab.

Example Addon

This addon includes examples of the following Tinkers' Construct datapack features

Tool materials
Casting and melting recipes
Material item (tool part) casting and melting recipes
Tool definitions and recipes
Tool tags (allow existing modifier recipes on new tools)
Modifiers and modifier recipes
Tinker Station slot layouts

It also includes examples of resource pack features:

Tool and tool part models
Modifier icons and colors
Material render info and colors
Custom material textures
Tinkers' Construct material textures on new tools
Harvest tier name and color

There are also example "things" which require Json Things to add:

Cast items
Repair kit item
Tools, including melee/harvest, bows, and armor
Fluid for casting the custom material
New harvest tier
Creative mode tab

For more info on custom Json Things content, see documentation page. More info on datapack content can also be found on the SlimeKnights documentation. If you have questions, feel free to ask on our discord.

Installing

To use this mod, you need at least Tinkers' Construct build 3.6.1. You also need to install Json Things. Assuming you have both, you can install this mod like any Java mod.