Patchwork for Hytale
Library that applies JSON patches to Hytale assets without touching the original files. Required by mods like Alec's. Version 1.4.4 for Hytale 0.7.
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What this mod does
Patchwork is an asset patcher for Hytale: it gathers the changes mods ask for, applies them on top of the loaded assets and publishes the result as a generated pack, without modifying the original files. It was created by alechilles, the author of Alec’s Tamework, where it started, and it already has almost 28,000 downloads.
For players and servers
It usually works in the background: if a mod lists it as a required dependency, install the standalone .jar and you’re done. If there are several copies (for example, one bundled inside another mod), the newest compatible one wins. Admins get the /patchwork command to check status, run diagnostics, regenerate and run self-tests, with the patchwork.admin permission.
For modders
- Patches are JSON files that add, merge, replace, remove or insert values in existing assets.
- They can be made conditional on installed mods, versions or config values.
- It’s handy for targeted changes without shipping full replacement files.
Version for 0.7
Version 1.4.3 (October 13, 2026) declared compatibility with Hytale 0.7 and switched the license to GPL 3. Version 1.4.4 (October 22) adds a preview tool and updates its built-in telemetry. It’s an alternative to Patchly.
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Highlights and things to keep in mind
- Doesn't touch the original files
- Automatically resolves duplicates between bundled copies
- Diagnostic commands for servers
- Open source on GitHub
- Doesn't add anything on its own
- Includes telemetry (Beacon)
- Some of the documentation refers to old versions (1.2.1)
Requirements
- Hytale (Early Access) 0.7 on a server or local world (Patchwork v1.4.4)
- No dependencies
- Only needed if another mod requires it
How to install it
- Check the page of the mod you want to use to see whether it requires Patchwork as a dependency (Alec's mods do, for example).
- Open the Patchwork page on CurseForge and click Install, or download Patchwork v1.4.4 from the Files tab (the file tagged 0.7).
- Copy the .jar into your mods folder (on Windows %APPDATA%\Hytale\UserData\Mods) or into the server's mods folder.
- Start the world or server: Patchwork applies the patches and generates its asset pack without touching the originals.
- If you're an admin, use /patchwork to check the status and diagnose conflicts.
Version history
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1.4.422 Oct 2026Current
Preview tool for modders and Beacon 2.0.5 telemetry
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1.4.313 Oct 2026
Hytale 0.7 compatibility and GPL 3 license
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1.4.26 Sep 2026
Last version for Hytale 0.6
Common problems
Do I need it?
Only if a mod requires it. On its own it doesn't add any content to the game.
Does it modify my files?
No. It applies the changes on top of the loaded assets and publishes them in a generated pack; the originals stay untouched.
Does it collect data?
It bundles Beacon, a telemetry library by the same author, for usage stats; version 1.4.4 updated that part.
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