Auto Tool Mod
by Bananek355
Auto Tool Mod switches the held hotbar item to the most efficient tool for the block being mined, and it is a Fabric client mod.
What it does
When a player mines a block, the mod identifies the block type and selects the matching tool from the hotbar. If no suitable tool is found, nothing changes and the held item stays as it is. The switch is instant, so mining continues without manual swapping between pickaxe, axe, shovel and hoe.
Pressing Right Shift toggles the feature on and off, and status messages appear above the action bar so the current state is visible. The mod runs on the client alone, so a player can use it in single-player or on a server that allows it. Some servers permit modifications of this kind and others do not, and the author notes that use is at the player's own risk.
The mod requires Fabric API and is published for Fabric only, across 11 release versions covering 1.21.4 – 26.1.2. It is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, and the source code is public.
Key features
Automatic tool selection
The held tool is swapped for the most efficient one available in the hotbar for the block being mined.
Instant block detection
The block type is read at the moment mining starts, so the correct tool is chosen without a delay.
Toggle with Right Shift
A single key press turns the switching on or off, which keeps manual tool use one key away.
Action bar status
Messages above the action bar show whether the feature is enabled or disabled after each toggle.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.21.x8 of 8 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Long mining sessions
Players who clear large areas of stone, dirt and wood can keep mining without stopping to change tools.
Multiplayer servers that allow it
On servers that permit client modifications, the mod can be used without any server-side installation.
How it compares
Smart Tool Switcher is a Fabric mod for client-side use across 1.21.4 – 26.1.2 and is released under the MIT License, so it is not open source in the same sense as Auto Tool Mod. LetMyToolsLive is also Fabric and client-side, but covers only 26.1 – 26.1.2 under the MIT License. AutoToolSwitcher is open source under the MIT License and covers 26.1 – 26.2, which extends one version past this mod's range.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Tool Mod | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-04-15 |
| Smart Tool Switcher | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-05-03 |
| LetMyToolsLive | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-04 |
| AutoToolSwitcher | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-13 |
Questions
Does Auto Tool Mod require Fabric API?
Does the server need to install Auto Tool Mod?
How is the feature turned on and off?
In the catalog
Auto Tool Mod is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
Press Right Shift to enable or disable the mod. Status messages appear above your action bar. Some servers may not allow this modification. Use it at your own risk.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/auto-tool-mod
- Owner
- Bananek355
- Published
- 2026-02-20
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-15
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15