Elevator Cage
by Lightwave
Elevator Cage adds 1x1 elevator blocks for Forge 1.20.1, with cage variants that let players ride between floors.
What it does
The mod adds blocks that form 1x1 elevators, with elevator mechanics included. Its author made it with Blockbench and MCreator after struggling to build a small elevator with Create. Blocks come in several variants that can be switched between freely with a Stonecutter.
Side bars on the solid variants block reaching the passenger between them, while the Open variants leave the sides clear so players inside can reach the controls and buttons outside. Sided Open variants open only at the front and back, and the Open variant without a bar still prevents walking out of the side. For actual locomotion the author recommends Create Moving Elevators. Elevator Cage runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. Files are published for Forge 1.20.1 only, and the latest is 1.1.0, dated 2024-09-09. The code is MIT licensed but the mod is not open source, and the author says updates are expected.
Key features
1x1 elevator blocks
Single-block elevator cages that stack into a vertical shaft, for compact builds.
Open and sided variants
Open cages let passengers reach outside buttons, while sided variants open only at the front and back.
Switchable block variants
Blocks swap between variants with a Stonecutter, so one build can change its look without rebuilding.
Solid side bars
Solid variants have side bars that keep players from reaching the passenger between them.
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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
Compact vertical transport
A single-block cage suits tight towers, underground shafts and base layouts where a full elevator shaft would take too much room.
Pairing with moving elevators
Players who want real movement can pair the cages with Create Moving Elevators, which the author recommends for locomotion.
Who it’s for: Builders making compact elevators in Forge 1.20.1 worlds, and server owners who want a small elevator block set. Players who need movement can add Create Moving Elevators.
How it compares
Terrariums And Cages is a Forge mod for 1.18.2 – 1.20.1, released under All rights reserved and not open source, and it is client and server. Squid Doors is also client and server on Forge 1.20.1 under All rights reserved and not open source. Elevator Cage is MIT licensed, though not open source, and covers only Forge 1.20.1, where Chutes is an open source MIT project for 1.12.2.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevator Cage | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-09-09 |
| Terrariums And Cages | Forge | 1.18.2 – 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-07-05 |
| Squid Doors | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-11-05 |
| Chutes | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client and server | 2023-06-05 |
Questions
Which loader does Elevator Cage need?
Does Elevator Cage have to be installed on both sides?
Does Elevator Cage move the elevator by itself?
In the catalog
Elevator Cage is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,149 Decoration mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
A small mod made with Blockbench and MCreator that adds blocks for making 1x1 elevators.\ Actual Elevator mechanics not included. For the actual locomotion I would recommend Create or Moving Elevators
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/elevator-cage
- Owner
- Lightwave
- Published
- 2024-09-06
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-09-09
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15