AutoTools+
by 5xn2
AutoTools+ is a Fabric client mod that switches tools, eats food and places torches on its own, based on what the player is doing.
What it does
Auto Tool Switch watches the block the player is looking at and moves the fastest tool into the hotbar for it. Auto Eat takes food from the hotbar when hunger drops low, so the player does not have to stop and eat by hand. Auto Torch places a torch from the hotbar once the light level falls too far, which keeps dark areas lit while mining or exploring.
Each of the three automations can be used on its own, and the mod is built for players who want the routine parts of survival handled automatically. It runs on the client alone, so players join servers without installing it, and the server does not need any part of it. Files are released for Fabric only, across six game versions, 1.20.1 – 1.20.6, with 11.3.3 for 1.20.6 as the latest file, published on 2026-05-03. Fabric API is required, so it must be installed next to the mod. The mod is under All rights reserved and is not open source.
Key features
Automatic tool switching
The fastest tool for the targeted block moves into the hotbar without a manual swap.
Automatic eating
Food is taken from the hotbar when hunger falls low, so eating needs no extra input.
Automatic torch placement
When the light level drops low around the player, a torch is placed from the hotbar.
Three separate automations
Tool switching, eating and torch placement can each be turned on or off for the player's own play style.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Long mining sessions
Players mining through stone or ore keep the right tool selected and the area lit without stopping to manage the hotbar.
Exploring caves and dark areas
Torches are placed when the light drops, which helps when a player is moving through unlit tunnels.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric who want routine survival tasks handled automatically. It suits single-player worlds and multiplayer servers, since only the client side needs the mod.
How it compares
Simple AutoTool is a Fabric mod for 1.21.2 – 1.21.4, licensed under the MIT License and not open source, and it needs the client while the server is optional. MT AutoTool is a client-side Fabric mod for 1.21.4 only, released under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.0 license and not open source. QuickEat is a client-side Fabric mod for 1.20 – 1.21.11 under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, and it is open source. AutoTools+ covers 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoTools+ | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client-side only | 2026-05-03 |
| Simple AutoTool | Fabric | 1.21.2 – 1.21.4 | Client required, server optional | 2025-08-06 |
| MT AutoTool | Fabric | 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-02-20 |
| QuickEat | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-02-03 |
Questions
Does AutoTools+ need Fabric API?
Does the server need AutoTools+ installed?
Which game versions does AutoTools+ support?
In the catalog
AutoTools+ is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 11,154 mods support Minecraft 1.20.6.
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What the author says
Play smarter with three powerful automations that handle the boring stuff for you.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/autotools-plus
- Owner
- 5xn2
- Published
- 2026-05-03
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-03
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15