Pruned

Automating World Uploads to Google Drive

The Pruned mod simplifies the process of creating backup copies of game worlds by automatically uploading them to Google Drive. The key feature is that only map sections (chunks) that have been actively used by players for a certain period of time are uploaded.

Important note: Pruned is not a full-fledged backup tool. It does not restore saves, and uploaded worlds may be incomplete.

Setup

To get started, follow these steps:

1. Install the mod in your Minecraft instance
2. Create a client application following Google developer instructions
3. Place the credentials.json file in the config/pruned folder
4. Authorize with your Google account using the /pruned login command

Excluded Files

The configuration file config/prunedworlddownload.json allows you to specify a list of files that should not be uploaded. This is useful for excluding large databases and other files unnecessary for world downloads.

All files not included in the exclusion list will be synchronized automatically.

The default exclusion list includes:

• prunedworlddownload_backupData.dat - mod's internal data
• .mca - region files processed by the mod (do not remove this entry)
• .sqlite* - large databases from mods like Ledger and DistantHorizons
• .dat_old - backup copies created by the game itself
• .lock - temporary lock files

The exclusion list syntax is similar to gitignore format, but only basic functions are implemented. If you need additional features, report this to the developers.

Useful Tips

• Want to quickly add specific map areas to the upload? Use the Inhabitor mod to configure chunk activity time or select specific regions!