A small python script that automatically generates a manifest.json file for you simply from folders and empty files.
It automatically downloads the latest release of forge and each mod for your desired Minecraft version.

This is a fork of the modpack-manifest-generator.

That generator uses a single list file, called mods.txt, with each mod id on a new line.
This generator reads individual file names in a folder.

The advantage of this method is to allow collaboration by multiple people. Rather than attempting to merge multiple changes into a single file, all you have to do is create or delete standalone files.

tl;dr: If you are making a modpack by yourself, the original modpack-manifest-generator will work fine for you. If you are making a modpack with other people, this generator will save you a lot of headaches.

An example modpack is included to guide you.

0. Ensure you have Python 3 installed, it's in your PATH, and you havee the requests module installed. python -m pip install requests

1. Navigate to the mods folder. Create a new folder if you want to organize, otherwise create a new text document. (extension does not matter)

2. Name the new text document the project ID of each mod you want.
   

3. Edit manifest-template.json to your liking. Ensure version is set to the desired Minecraft version of the modpack.
   a. If you are planning to have an overrides folder, add "overrides": "overrides"

4. Generate the manifest.json by double-clicking generate.py with Python installed.
   (alternatively, run it in terminal if you know how)

5. A manifest.json should now be in the directory.
   Move that to your modpack folder, zip it up, and your modpack should import into MultiMC perfectly.

There are no compiled releases. Clone or download the source.