DeepTrace
by KenosXII
DeepTrace records item actions performed in creative mode on a Fabric server, writing timestamped session logs that server owners can inspect later.
What it does
When a player takes items in creative mode, DeepTrace captures the action and appends it to a timestamped log file for the current server session. Each session starts a new file, so activity can be traced back to a specific run of the server. Logs are kept permanently, and the mod does not delete them automatically.
The mod is aimed at server owners and moderators who want to track activity and spot misuse of creative mode. It is a server-only install: players join without any client-side setup. DeepTrace is published for Fabric 1.21.1 as a single 1.0.0 beta build, released 2026-03-21, and is licensed under the MIT License but is not open source.
Key features
Creative item logging
Items a player takes in creative mode are recorded automatically, with no command or setup needed to start.
Timestamped session files
Each server session writes to its own log file, so entries can be matched to a particular run of the server.
Readable log format
Entries are written in a plain, clean layout that can be scanned by hand or searched with standard tools.
Permanent storage
Logs are stored and kept without automatic deletion, so older activity remains available for inspection.
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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
Detecting creative abuse
A moderator can look through the item records of a session to find players taking more items than expected.
Tracking admin actions
Logs also cover actions by admins and moderators, which helps when checking decisions made on the server.
Tracking suspicious activity
Session files give a record to compare against reports, showing what was taken and when.
Who it’s for: Server owners and moderators running a Fabric 1.21.1 server who want a record of creative mode item use. Players on the server need nothing installed.
How it compares
OreDetector is a Fabric mod for 1.21.11 under All rights reserved and is not open source, so it differs in license and version. LoginLogger is a Fabric server mod for 1.21.7 – 1.21.8 under the MIT License that logs logins rather than creative item use. Play Time Tracker is an Apache License 2.0 open source server mod for 1.21 that measures how long players are online.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeepTrace | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Server-side only | 2026-03-21 |
| OreDetector | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-02-25 |
| Play Time Tracker | Fabric | 1.21 | Server-side only | 2024-10-21 |
Questions
Does DeepTrace need to be installed on the client?
Does DeepTrace require Fabric API?
Where are the logs stored?
In the catalog
DeepTrace is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
DeepTrace is a lightweight server-side Fabric mod designed to track and log player activity, with a focus on creative mode actions. It automatically records when players take items in creative mode and stores everything in clean, timestamped log files for each server session.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/deeptrace
- Owner
- KenosXII
- Published
- 2026-03-21
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-21
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15