Command Access to Legacy Textures and Models

Minecraft texture/model updates often break old builds and split the community. Resource packs help, but they are global and limited. I propose an official, built-in way to use legacy textures and models through commands—no external pack required. Bundle a small legacy asset library into the client, with unique IDs. Then commands can reference them: · Items: /give @s minecraft:diamond_sword[minecraft:item_model="minecraft:legacy_diamond_sword"] · Blocks: /setblock ~ ~ ~ minecraft:fire[minecraft:block_model="minecraft:legacy_fire"] /fill ~ ~ ~ ~10 ~10 ~10 minecraft:water[minecraft:block_model="minecraft:legacy_water"] This also covers blocks without item forms. · Entities: /summon minecraft:zombie ~ ~ ~ {legacy_texture:"minecraft:legacy_zombie"} Like custom player heads, the model ID stays with the object and uses the client’s built-in library. When unused, it takes almost no extra space. Purpose: Preserve old creations without a global visual switch, and let players mix old and new textures where they want. Significance: Protects creative work, supports builders, and reduces community division. The data-driven model system already exists, so this is a natural extension. Please consider adding this feature.