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BetterMiner

by kgbt

BetterMiner is a Fabric mod that lets a single block break remove an entire connected ore vein or tree trunk, toggled on and off with a key.

FabricClient and serverMIT License26.1.2

What it does

Vein mining in BetterMiner is a mode that players switch on and off, with V as the default key that can be rebound. While the mode is active, breaking one ore block or log also removes the connected blocks of the same type, so a whole vein or trunk comes down in one action. Blocks are matched through ore tags and log tags, and diagonal neighbours can be counted for naturally grown trees.

The mining time scales with the number of blocks removed, so a 64-block vein takes far longer than a single block. The mod is built around a balanced design rather than an instant-break shortcut. Settings such as the block cap, which accepts values from 1 to 4096, and the option to use tool durability or hunger per block broken let server owners decide how far the feature reaches.

BetterMiner runs on client and server, and it works in singleplayer and multiplayer. It requires Fabric API and YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL), and Mod Menu is an optional dependency. Settings live on the server and sync to clients automatically. Operators change them with the bmconfig command, or through the full YACL-powered config screen. The mod is published for Fabric only, for game version 26.1.2, under the MIT License and not open source.

Key features

  1. Toggleable vein mining

    One key switches the mode on or off, and the key can be rebound in the controls.

  2. Connected block removal

    Breaking one block removes connected blocks of the same type, cascading through the vein or tree.

  3. Scaled mining time

    Time grows with the number of blocks broken, which keeps the mode from becoming an instant-break exploit.

  4. Configurable limits

    The block cap, from 1 to 4096, and optional diagonal detection control how far the feature reaches.

  5. Resource costs

    Tool durability and hunger can be consumed in proportion to the blocks broken.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

No stable releases
Every published file is a beta or alpha build.
26.1.2v0.1.0
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 2

YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL)A builder-based configuration library for Minecraft!
Required
Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required

Optional 1

Mod MenuAdds a mod menu to view the list of mods you have installed.
Optional

How it compares

Full comparison

Vein Miner by Sakulmore is a Fabric server-side mod for 26.1 – 26.2 under All rights reserved and not open source. Simple Vein Mining by ljah is a Fabric server-side mod for 26.1.2 under the MIT License, so it matches BetterMiner's version and license. Simple Ore Vein Miner is a Fabric mod for 1.21.4 – 26.2 that runs on client and server, like BetterMiner, and is also under the MIT License.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
BetterMinerFabric26.1.2Client and server2026-05-31
Vein MinerFabric26.1 – 26.2Server-side only2026-07-12
Simple Vein MiningFabric26.1.2Server-side only2026-07-24
Simple Ore Vein MinerFabric1.21.4 – 26.2Client and server2026-07-01

Questions

Does BetterMiner need Fabric API?

Yes. Fabric API is a required dependency, and YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) is required too.

Does the server need BetterMiner?

Yes. The server and every player need the mod installed. Installing only on the server is not enough.

How are settings changed?

Operators use the bmconfig command or the full YACL-powered config screen. Values sync automatically to clients.

What the author says

BetterMiner adds a toggle-able vein-mining mode that lets you harvest entire ore veins or tree trunks in one go — while keeping the game balanced by scaling your mining time with the number of blocks you break. Works in singleplayer and multiplayer. The mod runs on both client and server (* environment). Installing…
kgbt, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
kgbt
Published
2026-05-31
Updated on Modrinth
2026-05-31
Facts verified
2026-10-15
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