The launcher will read the manifest.json inside the ZIP to download the correct mod versions. :
Click and paste your .zip file directly there without extracting it. For Modpacks : Open a launcher like CurseForge or MultiMC . Select the option to Import or Create from ZIP .
“Check where you downloaded them from to see if they tell you to open the zip. Ruins is one example of a mod that does that.” Reddit · r/Minecraft · 10 years ago XDCRAFT.zip
If you are looking for content related to this topic, it generally falls into these categories:
Could you clarify if you are this content for a channel or trying to install it? Knowing your platform (Java or Bedrock) would also help in providing specific technical steps. The launcher will read the manifest
If you have the XDCRAFT.zip file and need to get it working, follow these general steps based on common Minecraft modding practices: : Open Minecraft and navigate to Options > Resource Packs .
: Modpacks in this style often focus on quality-of-life improvements and technical expansion. For example, the Xcraft Modpack has featured early-game progression mechanics like setting up coal generators and iron casings to power machinery. Select the option to Import or Create from ZIP
“just make a .minecraft/mods folder and drop them there, no need to unzip them.” Reddit · r/Minecraft · 10 years ago