AutoTexture
by Moneooo
AutoTexture is a Fabric utility for building textures, switching block types on a placed surface with a hotkey.
What it does
AutoTexture targets a simple, specific problem in building: placing a run of blocks that should vary, such as stone, cobblestone and andesite mixed at random. Pressing the hotkey, usually H, switches the block being placed so the varied texture can be laid down quickly. The mod also covers blackstone and gilded blackstone for similar patterns.
Two swap actions are included. A hotbar swap exchanges the selected slot with another hotbar slot, and a column swap exchanges a stack with another stack in the same column of the inventory. Because the mod only handles the client, a server does not need to run it, and players join a server without installing anything.
The mod is published for Fabric on game versions 1.21.4, 1.21.5 and 1.21.6, with 1.0.1 for 1.21.6 as the latest file. It is released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is not open source.
Key features
Random block switching
Blocks such as stone, cobblestone and andesite can be switched while building, giving a mixed texture across a wall.
Hotkey activation
A configurable hotkey, usually H, triggers the block switch without opening any menu.
Hotbar swap
The selected hotbar slot is exchanged with another slot in the hotbar, so the needed block is in hand quickly.
Column swap
A stack is exchanged with another stack in the same inventory column, which keeps item placement tidy.
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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.
Use cases
Textured walls and floors
A builder places stone, cobblestone and andesite in an alternating pattern across a wall or floor without choosing each block by hand.
Blackstone decoration
Blackstone and gilded blackstone can be mixed in a build that calls for a darker, accented surface.
Who it’s for: The mod suits players who build with varied block textures in survival or creative worlds. Because it is client-side only, it can be used on any server without asking the server owner to install it.
How it compares
Hotbar Quickswap is open source under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, runs on Fabric for 1.21.10 – 1.21.11, and is client-side only. Hotbar Swap is client-side only for 1.21.11 on Fabric, with All rights reserved and no open source code. ItemSwap is client-side only for 1.20.5 – 1.21.5 on Fabric under a custom license and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoTexture | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 1.21.6 | Client-side only | 2025-06-24 |
| Hotbar Quickswap | Fabric | 1.21.10 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-12-24 |
| Hotbar Swap | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-04-11 |
| ItemSwap | Fabric | 1.20.5 – 1.21.5 | Client-side only | 2025-03-25 |
Questions
Does AutoTexture need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does AutoTexture use?
Which game versions does AutoTexture support?
Can the hotkey be changed?
In the catalog
AutoTexture is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 13,625 mods support Minecraft 1.21.6.
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What the author says
This mod aims to help texturing a build, such as switching randomly between stone, cobblestone and andesite. or blackstone and gilded blackstone.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/autotexture
- Owner
- Moneooo
- Published
- 2025-06-12
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-06-24
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15