Welcome to your Minecraft Java mod business workspace! This folder contains everything you need to develop, package, and sell Minecraft Java Edition mods, skin packs, resource packs, and worlds on CurseForge and Modrinth.
This workspace is organized to support the full lifecycle of Minecraft content creation — from initial concept all the way through publishing and revenue tracking.
Products: Java Edition Mods · Skin Packs · Resource Packs · Custom Worlds
Sales Platforms: CurseForge · Modrinth
Last Updated: 2026-05-03
| Folder | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 01-MODS/ | Mod source code, builds, and templates |
| 02-SKINS/ | Skin packs and texture files |
| 03-RESOURCE-PACKS/ | Resource packs and custom textures |
| 04-WORLDS/ | Custom Minecraft world files |
| 05-BUSINESS/ | Revenue tracking, analytics, community feedback |
| 06-DOCUMENTATION/ | Naming conventions, workflows, project plans |
| 07-UPLOADS/ | Files ready for upload to CurseForge and Modrinth |
| 08-TOOLS/ | Build scripts, configs, and dev tools |
Minecraft Mod Business/
├── 01-MODS/
│ └── Mod-Project-Template/ ← Copy this for each new mod
│ ├── src/ ← Java source code
│ ├── build/ ← Compiled output
│ ├── resources/ ← mod assets (textures, lang files)
│ └── docs/ ← Mod-specific documentation
├── 02-SKINS/
│ └── Skin-Pack-Template/
│ └── textures/
├── 03-RESOURCE-PACKS/
│ └── Resource-Pack-Template/
│ ├── assets/
│ └── textures/
├── 04-WORLDS/ ← Custom world saves
├── 05-BUSINESS/
│ ├── Revenue-Tracking.xlsx ← Daily revenue log
│ ├── Download-Stats.xlsx ← Weekly download tracking
│ ├── Project-Status.xlsx ← All active projects at a glance
│ ├── COWORK-AUTOMATION.md ← Claude automation task prompts
│ ├── Community-Feedback/
│ │ ├── CurseForge-Reviews/
│ │ ├── Modrinth-Reviews/
│ │ └── User-Bug-Reports/
│ ├── Analytics/
│ └── Marketing/
├── 06-DOCUMENTATION/
│ ├── NAMING-CONVENTIONS.md ← File naming standards
│ ├── WORKFLOW.md ← Dev-to-publish process
│ ├── ACCOUNTS-SETUP.md ← Account checklist
│ ├── Project-Plans/
│ ├── Changelogs/
│ ├── API-References/
│ └── Design-Docs/
├── 07-UPLOADS/
│ ├── Ready-for-CurseForge/ ← Drop files here before uploading
│ ├── Ready-for-Modrinth/ ← Drop files here before uploading
│ └── Archived-Versions/ ← Old releases for reference
└── 08-TOOLS/
├── Scripts/ ← Build and automation scripts
└── Configs/ ← Gradle, Fabric, Forge configs
- Java JDK 17+ — Required to build mods (https://adoptium.net/)
- IntelliJ IDEA (recommended) or VS Code — IDE for Java development
- Minecraft Java Edition — For testing your mods
- Git — Version control (https://git-scm.com/)
See 06-DOCUMENTATION/ACCOUNTS-SETUP.md for the full checklist.
- GitHub: https://github.com
- CurseForge: https://www.curseforge.com
- Modrinth: https://modrinth.com
- Copy
01-MODS/Mod-Project-Template/and rename it to your mod name - Follow the naming convention in 06-DOCUMENTATION/NAMING-CONVENTIONS.md
- Track your project in
05-BUSINESS/Project-Status.xlsx - Follow the workflow in 06-DOCUMENTATION/WORKFLOW.md
See 05-BUSINESS/COWORK-AUTOMATION.md for ready-to-use Claude prompts for daily, weekly, and monthly tasks.
| File | Description |
|---|---|
05-BUSINESS/Revenue-Tracking.xlsx |
Log every sale by date and platform |
05-BUSINESS/Download-Stats.xlsx |
Track downloads across CurseForge & Modrinth |
05-BUSINESS/Project-Status.xlsx |
See all projects and their current status |
06-DOCUMENTATION/WORKFLOW.md |
Step-by-step process from idea to published |
06-DOCUMENTATION/NAMING-CONVENTIONS.md |
How to name every file consistently |
Built for Minecraft Java Edition content creators. Good luck and happy modding!