ClearDrops
by YuWan030
ClearDrops collects dropped item entities on a server into a shared recycle bin, on a timer or by command.
What it does
On a configurable interval the mod removes item entities lying in the world and stores them in a recycle bin. Players can also trigger a cleanup by command, and the interval can be turned off so cleanup happens only on demand. Items on a blacklist are left in place and never collected, which lets server owners protect specific drops.
The recycle bin holds 54 slots and opens with the same six-row chest interface vanilla players already know, so retrieving items needs no extra screens. Retrieval can be automatic or manual, and messages sent to players use gradient colors. Permissions follow the server's standard operator levels, with commands requiring level 2.
ClearDrops runs on Forge and NeoForge for Minecraft 1.20 – 1.20.4, with files for 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2 and 1.20.4. It runs on the server alone, so players need nothing extra to join. Settings are stored in a file that applies instantly, and the run cleardrops reload command picks up changes without a restart. The code is released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is not open source.
Key features
Automatic cleanup
A periodic task clears dropped items from the world at an interval the server owner sets, and the task can be switched off.
Manual cleanup command
Operators can run a cleanup command at any moment, clearing dropped items without waiting for the timer.
Recycle bin storage
Collected items go into a 54-slot bin, viewed through a vanilla six-row chest container, where they can be retrieved automatically or by hand.
Item blacklist
Listed items are excluded from collection, so valuable or important drops stay where they fall.
Hot-reloadable config
Changes to the configuration apply on reload, so server owners can adjust intervals and blacklists while the server runs.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Server owners and administrators who want to limit dropped items on a Forge or NeoForge server. Players only need the vanilla client to join and use the recycle bin.
Questions
Does ClearDrops need to be installed on the client?
Which loaders and versions does ClearDrops support?
Who can run the cleanup command?
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What the author says
A server-side-only Forge 1.20.1 mod that cleans up dropped items into a shared recycle bin. It supports automatic/manual collection, retrieval via the vanilla chest GUI, hot‑reloadable configuration, gradient‑colored messages, an item blacklist, pre‑collection warnings, and void item protection. Works with vanilla…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/cleardrops
- Owner
- YuWan030
- Published
- 2025-09-27
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-10-01
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15