Client Block Pickup
Client Block Pickup lets a player switch item pickup off with one key, so dropped items stop entering the inventory while the switch is set.
What it does
The mod is a client-side utility for Fabric. Pressing P by default toggles block pickup on or off. Once pickup is off, the player no longer vacuums up nearby items, and items already in the inventory stay where they are, so a sorted hotbar remains intact during builds and farming.
Players can use it during large sorting jobs, clearing out a perimeter, or running an AFK farm where stray blocks would clutter the hotbar. Because it runs on the client only, servers do not need it and players can join without installing it. Files exist for 12 release versions, with 1.1 for 1.21.8 as the latest Fabric file. The mod is released under the MIT License and is open source.
Key features
One-key pickup toggle
A single key press turns item pickup on or off, with P as the default binding.
Existing items stay safe
Items already in the inventory are kept when pickup is switched off, so nothing is lost during a cleanup.
Filtered intake
With pickup off, new dropped items are blocked from entering the inventory, while the hotbar stays as the player arranged it.
Sneak-aware behavior
Extra items picked up while sneaking are ignored by the mod, which keeps the hotbar exactly as the player set it.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Automated farms
Players running large AFK farms can keep drops from filling the hotbar with unwanted blocks.
Construction and sorting
Builders clearing an area or reorganizing storage can stop items from being collected mid-task.
Who it’s for: Players who build, sort or run farms in Fabric worlds and want control over which items enter their inventory. Survival and creative players on servers that do not run the mod can use it without any server-side change.
How it compares
3x3 Hotbar is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21, released under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.0 license and not open source. CarbonFLTR is also client-side on Fabric, covers 1.21 – 1.21.1 and is under All rights reserved. Anti-pickup is client-side on Fabric for 1.21 – 1.21.11, under the MIT License, and not open source. Sorty covers 1.21.4 – 26.2 and is open source under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Client Block Pickup | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-02-19 |
| 3x3 Hotbar | Fabric | 1.21 | Client-side only | 2024-06-27 |
| CarbonFLTR | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2024-09-08 |
| Anti-pickup | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-02-23 |
| Sorty | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-12 |
Questions
Does Client Block Pickup need to be installed on the server?
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In the catalog
Client Block Pickup is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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Client Block Pickup is a lightweight, essential mod for technical Minecraft players and builders. It gives you absolute control over when you want to pick up items from the ground, ensuring your inventory stays clean during complex tasks. Tired of your inventory getting clogged with junk while you're clearing out a…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/client-block-pickup
- Owner
- MatinAnceScribe
- Published
- 2025-12-30
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-02-19
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15