ClusterOreMiner
by NonKungCh
ClusterOreMiner lets a player break an entire connected vein of the same ore with one block mined, instead of one block at a time.
What it does
When a player mines an ore block, ClusterOreMiner searches outward through touching blocks of the same type using a breadth-first search, then breaks each connected block it finds. The search is meant to stay lightweight, so large veins can be cleared in a single action without a long pause.
Each block broken in the cluster costs one point of durability from the tool in use. Enchantments on the tool still apply to every block, so Fortune increases drops and Silk Touch collects the ore block itself. Players mining deep caves or the Nether can clear veins in a few actions, while the vanilla mining rules stay in place for everything else.
The mod is server-side only, so only the server needs it and players join without installing anything. It is published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and the server platforms Paper, Spigot and Purpur. Files cover 1.8 – 26.2 across 74 release versions, and snapshot builds are published as well. The code is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 and is not open source.
Key features
Connected vein detection
The mod finds ore blocks of the same type that touch the one being mined and includes them in the break.
Durability cost per block
Every block in the cluster uses one point of the tool's durability, so large veins are not free to clear.
Enchantment support
Fortune raises drop counts for each block in the vein, and Silk Touch returns the ore blocks intact.
Fast breadth-first search
A breadth-first search walks the connected blocks, which keeps the work per mining action small on big deposits.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Server owners who want faster ore collection for players can install the mod on the server alone. Players who prefer the vanilla pace can keep the default behavior by not mining in clusters.
How it compares
Veinminer crouch is server-side only, published for Fabric and NeoForge across 1.20 – 26.3, and is licensed under the MIT License but is not open source. OreFeller is a client-and-server mod for Fabric that targets only 1.21.11, licensed under the MIT License, and not open source. ClusterOreMiner runs on the server alone across the much wider range, which means players need nothing installed.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClusterOreMiner | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.8 – 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-08-14 |
| Veinminer crouch | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.20 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-10-05 |
| OreFeller | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-04-19 |
Questions
Does ClusterOreMiner need to be installed on the client?
Does a mined cluster use up tool durability?
Do Fortune and Silk Touch work with cluster mining?
More from NonKungCh
What the author says
Tired of mining one block at a time? ClusterOreMiner is a lightweight, performance-friendly that allows you to harvest entire veins of connected ores instantly. Whether you're deep in the caves or mining in the Nether, this mod saves you time and effort while keeping the vanilla experience balanced.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/clusteroreminer
- Owner
- NonKungCh
- Published
- 2026-03-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15