Keep The ResourcePack
There is nothing quite as jarring as stepping through a server portal only to watch your screen freeze while a resource pack loads all over again. If your PC is not a powerhouse, that reload can take seconds you would rather spend playing. Keep The ResourcePack is a lightweight, client-side utility mod built to solve exactly that problem. It keeps the server resource pack loaded at all times, so you stop paying the loading tax every time you join or leave a world.
What Keep The ResourcePack Actually Does
At its core, this mod changes one simple behavior: instead of unloading a server resource pack when you disconnect, it holds onto it. The pack stays active in memory, and the game reuses it the next time you connect. On top of that, the mod caches the most recent server resource pack and loads it during game startup, so by the time you are in the main menu, the assets are already there.
The practical result is straightforward. You load a server resource pack once, and after that it is simply present. No stutter, no blank textures, no waiting on a progress bar while your friends are already mining.
Why This Matters for Modpacks
The mod was designed with a specific use case in mind: modpacks that ship with their own server. Traditionally, pack authors have two options, and both have downsides.
- Bundle the resource pack inside the modpack, which means every texture tweak forces a full modpack update for every player.
- Host the resource pack on the server, which is easier to update but punishes players with slow loading every single session.
Keep The ResourcePack removes that trade-off. Server owners can keep the resource pack on the server where it belongs, update it whenever they like, and players never feel the difference. The pack updates once, gets cached, and life goes on. This is a genuine quality-of-life improvement for both sides of the equation.
Supported Versions and Loaders
The mod is available for both Fabric and NeoForge, covering the modern modding landscape. Fabric builds target Minecraft 1.20.1 and 1.21.x, while the NeoForge line supports 1.21.x releases. If you are running an older Fabric setup, check the version list carefully before installing, since behavior and dependencies differ between branches. Because it is entirely client-side, you do not need permission from a server admin, and it will not trigger any anti-cheat flags.
How to Install
Installation follows the usual pattern for client-side mods, and it takes about two minutes.
- Install Fabric Loader or NeoForge for your Minecraft version.
- Place the matching Fabric API or NeoForge dependency in your mods folder if required.
- Drop the Keep The ResourcePack jar into the mods folder alongside it.
- Launch the game once, join your server, and let the pack cache.
After that first join, you can disconnect and reconnect as often as you like. The pack will already be loaded. If you ever want to clear the cache, deleting the mod's config folder resets everything to default behavior.
If you would rather skip the manual file shuffling entirely, the foxygame.net launcher handles it for you: it detects your Minecraft version, pulls a matching build of Keep The ResourcePack from its add-on catalog, and installs it with a single click, then keeps it updated automatically as new releases land.
Who Should Download Keep The ResourcePack
If you play on a server that uses a resource pack, this mod is close to essential. It is especially valuable for players on modest hardware, where every loading hitch is noticeable, and for anyone who hops between a modpack server and singleplayer worlds throughout the day. The performance difference is not theoretical; it is the difference between a smooth transition and a visible freeze.
It is also worth noting what the mod does not do. It does not modify textures, change gameplay, or alter server-side behavior in any way. It is purely a caching and retention layer, which is why it stays compatible with virtually everything else in your mod list.
Final Thoughts
Keep The ResourcePack is one of those small utilities that quietly fixes an annoyance you had simply accepted as normal. You download Keep The ResourcePack once, install it in a couple of minutes, and from then on server resource packs behave the way they always should have: loaded, cached, and ready. For modpack creators, it means easier updates. For players, it means no more waiting. That is a rare win for everyone involved.