CLI Config File

The CLI config file (cli-config.json) can be used to modify the UI aspects of the Pakku CLI.

The cli-config.json must be located in the Pakku directory (.pakku).
The relative path from your modpack directory must be: .pakku/cli-config.json.

Properties

theme

(By default it is automatically detected based on your terminal/CMD.)

Possible value	Description
`default`	Uses UTF-8 characters for a better experience in the CLI. UTF-8 characters may not render properly in some terminals.
`ascii`	Limits characters to ASCII only.

ansi_level

(By default it is automatically detected based on your terminal/CMD.)

Possible values
`none`, `ansi16`, `ansi256` or `truecolor`

21 October 2025