Automatic Tools Swapping
by TacitRain
Automatic Tools Swapping replaces a tool with an identical one from the hotbar just before it breaks, so mining and building continue without a pause.
What it does
When the tool in hand is close to breaking, the mod switches to the next identical tool in the hotbar. A durability threshold sets when the swap happens, and the swap can also pull from the main inventory. It runs on the client alone, so players install it without any server change. Fabric is the only loader, with files for 26.1 and 26.1.1 and Cloth Config API, Fabric API and Mod Menu required, released under the MIT License. The code is not open source.
Key features
Swap before breakage
The held tool is replaced with an identical one before it is destroyed, keeping the same tool type in use.
Adjustable durability threshold
A configurable threshold sets the durability at which the swap triggers, so players choose how early it happens.
Inventory source option
A setting lets the mod also draw replacement tools from the main inventory, not only the hotbar.
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 3
How it compares
Better Armor Swap targets armor rather than tools and is open source under the MIT License for 1.16.5 – 1.20.1. Hover Totem is client-side only on Fabric for 1.21.11 and uses a custom license. Swap Helper is client-side only on Fabric for 1.21 – 26.1.2 under All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Tools Swapping | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.1.1 | Client-side only | 2026-04-06 |
| Better Armor Swap | Fabric | 1.16.5 – 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2023-06-11 |
| Hover Totem | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-30 |
| Swap Helper | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-10-11 |
Questions
Does Automatic Tools Swapping need Fabric API?
In the catalog
Automatic Tools Swapping is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 11,522 mods support Minecraft 26.1.1.
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What the author says
Tools Swap keeps your workflow smooth by automatically replacing your tools before they break. You can even set the durability threshold, so it swaps tools exactly when you want incase the server lags or something goes wrong. It seamlessly switches to the next identical tool in your hotbar, letting you focus on your…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/automatic-tools-swapping
- Owner
- TacitRain
- Published
- 2026-04-02
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15