Blocks-CIT
by J4ckD_
Blocks-CIT changes the mining stage textures of individual blocks, using resource pack models set up in the same way as Optifine CIT.
What it does
Each block can be given its own set of mining stage textures. A block without a custom texture falls back to the default mining texture, so only the blocks a pack targets change appearance while breaking. Models are assigned on a case-by-case basis, which follows the approach Optifine CIT uses, and the setup is described in the author's documentation for resource pack creators.
Commands let a player or server owner set the mining stage of a block directly. Several stages can be set at once, which makes it quicker to compare how a pack looks at each stage without breaking blocks to reach them. The mining stage commands are listed in the author's notes, and their effect is visual, so a server can use them to show mining progress in a chosen way.
Blocks-CIT runs on the client only, and the license is All rights reserved, so the code is not open source. Files are published for Fabric alone, with 2.0 for 1.21.11 as the latest build.
Key features
Per-block mining textures
Each block can show its own mining stage textures, while blocks without one keep the default.
Optifine CIT style models
Models are assigned per block, following the same case-by-case approach as Optifine CIT.
Mining stage commands
Commands set a block's mining stage directly, so pack textures can be tested without mining by hand.
Multiple stages at once
Several mining stages can be set in one go, which makes differences between textures easier to see.
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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
Testing a resource pack
A pack author can set mining stages with commands and check each texture without breaking blocks to reach them.
Showing mining progress on a server
Server owners can use the mining stage commands to set visual progress in a way that suits their server.
Who it’s for: The mod suits resource pack creators who want per-block mining textures, and players who use a pack that relies on them. It does not change block behavior, only how a block looks while it is being broken.
How it compares
CIT Manager is a Fabric mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 under All rights reserved, so it is not open source. CIT Reborn is open source under the MIT License, but it is limited to 1.21.4 and runs on Fabric and Quilt. Epithet covers 1.21.11 – 26.2 on Fabric and is also not open source. All of these are client-side only, as Blocks-CIT is.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blocks-CIT | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-08-22 |
| CIT Manager | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-05-08 |
| CIT Reborn | Fabric and Quilt | 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2026-04-07 |
| Epithet | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-03 |
Questions
Does Blocks-CIT need to be installed on the server?
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In the catalog
Blocks-CIT is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
This mod allows you to change specific block mining stages. You can have them different for each block and if you dont have a texture for every block it's fine, it will fallback to the default mining texture unless one is added. Assigning models on a case-by-case basis (similar to how Optifine-CIT handles it) is…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/blocks-cit
- Owner
- J4ckD_
- Published
- 2026-08-20
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-22
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15