Auto Tool
by Bandit-bytes
Auto Tool switches the hotbar to the most effective tool for the block a player is targeting, so a pickaxe, axe, shovel, hoe or sword is ready without manual selection.
What it does
When the crosshair moves onto a block, Auto Tool checks the hotbar and selects the tool that mines that block fastest. Mining stone, chopping a log, clearing dirt or breaking a plant each use the tool suited to the job, and the switch happens as the target changes. Players can keep their attention on building, exploring or fighting instead of cycling through hotbar slots.
The mod supports pickaxes, axes, shovels, hoes and swords. It works in survival, creative and modded worlds that add their own blocks, and it leaves the vanilla mining rules intact. Auto Tool is published for Fabric and NeoForge, with builds covering 1.21 and 1.21.1, and it requires Architectury API. Only the client needs it, so servers and other players join without installing anything.
Key features
Automatic tool switching
The hotbar selection changes to the most effective tool as the targeted block changes, with no key presses.
Covers five tool types
Pickaxes, axes, shovels, hoes and swords are all handled, so one setup serves most mining and chopping tasks.
Adjustable settings
Options let players tune how the switching behaves to match their own way of playing.
Lightweight operation
The mod runs its check on each target change and adds little work during normal gameplay.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Mining underground
Stone, ore and deepslate are mined with a pickaxe chosen automatically while the player tunnels through caves.
Clearing terrain
Dirt, gravel and sand are dug with a shovel selected as the crosshair passes over them during construction work.
Forest work
Logs and leaves are handled with an axe or hoe picked automatically when clearing trees for building materials.
Who it’s for: Players who switch tools often while mining, building or clearing land in survival worlds, and players who prefer to keep their attention on the world rather than the hotbar.
How it compares
Auto Block is a Fabric and NeoForge mod for 1.21 – 26.2 that is installed on both client and server, and it is not open source. Dynamic Tool Swap is a Fabric-only, client-side mod for 1.21.1 under All rights reserved. Bing's Auto Attack is a Fabric-only, client-side mod for 1.21.4 under the MIT License, and it is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Tool | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2024-09-23 |
| Auto Block | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-06-28 |
| Dynamic Tool Swap | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-06-08 |
| Bing's Auto Attack | Fabric | 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2024-12-29 |
Questions
Does Auto Tool need Architectury API?
Does a server need Auto Tool installed?
Which loaders and versions does Auto Tool support?
In the catalog
Auto Tool is one of 19,031 Adventure mods on ModsFinder, and one of 10,052 Adventure mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Auto Tool - Master Your Minecraft Tools Like Never Before! Tired of fumbling through your hotbar to find the right tool for the job? Say goodbye to the hassle with Auto Tool! This mod is your ultimate companion for efficient and seamless gameplay, automatically switching to the best tool in your inventory based on…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/auto-tool
- Owner
- Bandit-bytes
- Published
- 2024-08-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-09-23
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15