Contraption Colors

Stop guessing which contraption is which.

!create minecart contraption in all 16 colors

Contraption Colors is a lightweight resource pack that lets you visually organize your Create portable contraptions by assigning them colored icons.

Simply rename a contraption using one of the supported prefixes, and its item icon will automatically change to the matching color.

!gif of the renaming process

Perfect for players who have multiple tunnel bores, quarries, drills, cranes, or other portable contraptions stored together.

Features

• 🎨 16 color variants based on Minecraft dye colors
• 🚂 Supports Minecart Contraptions
• 📦 Supports Chest Minecart Contraptions
• 🔥 Supports Furnace Minecart Contraptions
• ⚡ Purely visual — no gameplay changes

Usage

Rename your contraption using one of the supported prefixes:

!all 16 prefixes

The prefix determines the icon color, while the rest of the name is completely up to you.

Requirements

• Minecraft 1.21.1
• Create
• Forge CIT

Why?

After building larger Create factories, it's common to end up with dozens of portable contraptions that all share the same icon. Contraption Colors makes them much easier to recognize at a glance without changing how Create works.

Feedback

Suggestions, bug reports, and new ideas are always welcome. If there's enough interest, future versions may include additional visual themes and more customization options