AutoToolSwitcher
by Veok
AutoToolSwitcher is a Fabric utility that picks the right hotbar tool for the block or entity the player is facing, so less scrolling is needed while mining, chopping or fighting.
What it does
When the player breaks a block, the mod checks the hotbar and selects the tool suited to that block. When the player attacks an entity, it switches to the weapon that fits the target. Both behaviours can be used on their own, so the hotbar stays under the player's control whenever they prefer to choose by hand.
Settings are kept in a single menu with simple options, and an in-game help command explains what each one does. The mod is client-side only, so servers do not need to install it and players can use it on any server or in single-player. Builds exist for 26.1 – 26.2, and the code is released under the MIT License as open source.
Key features
Automatic block tool selection
Hotbar tools are switched to the matching tool for the block being broken, which cuts down on manual scrolling while mining and chopping.
Automatic weapon selection
When attacking an entity, the mod picks a hotbar item suited to the target, so fighting needs fewer interruptions.
Settings menu
Each switching behaviour can be turned on or off in a menu with plain options, so players keep the parts they want.
In-game help command
A command shows how the mod works and what each setting does, without needing to read external documentation.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Mining and digging
Players who dig through many blocks in a row can keep their pickaxe and shovel selected as the mod switches between them.
Combat
Players fighting hostile mobs can have the weapon swap happen automatically, keeping attention on the fight.
Who it’s for: Players who spend much of their time mining, chopping or fighting and want fewer hotbar changes. Those who prefer to choose every tool by hand may leave the automatic switching off in the settings menu.
How it compares
LetMyToolsLive is a Fabric client mod for 26.1 – 26.1.2 under the MIT License and is not open source. Smart Tool Switcher is also a Fabric client mod for 1.21.4 – 26.1.2 under the MIT License, but it is not open source. Auto Tool Mod is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later and covers 1.21.4 – 26.1.2, while AutoToolSwitcher is limited to 26.1 – 26.2 and sits under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoToolSwitcher | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-13 |
| LetMyToolsLive | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-04 |
| Smart Tool Switcher | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-05-03 |
| Auto Tool Mod | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-04-15 |
Questions
Does AutoToolSwitcher need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft versions does AutoToolSwitcher support?
Does AutoToolSwitcher require Fabric API?
In the catalog
AutoToolSwitcher is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
Auto Tool Switcher is a lightweight Fabric mod that helps you pick the right tool automatically. No more stressful hotbar scrolling while mining, digging, chopping, or fighting. The mod switches to the best tool for the action you are doing, so you can focus on playing.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/autotoolswitcher
- Owner
- Veok
- Published
- 2026-07-04
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-13
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15