Entity Purge
by RXokas
Entity Purge removes ground entities on a timer, as a configurable clear-lag tool for Fabric and NeoForge servers.
What it does
Entity Purge runs a clear-lag cycle on the server. At a set interval it removes dropped items and other entities from the world, and it can warn players ten seconds before each purge. Which entities are removed is decided by a list of identifiers in the configuration file, so a server owner can keep specific mobs, such as a named pig, out of the purge.
The mod is server-side only, so players join without installing anything. It needs Architectury API and MidnightLib on the server. Builds cover 1.21.4 – 1.21.6 on both loaders, with files for 1.21.6 as the latest. The code is open source under the MIT License, and the issue tracker and source are public.
Key features
Timed entity purge
Removes ground objects at a configurable interval measured in minutes, so the world stays clear of accumulated drops.
Entity identifier list
The configuration file lists the Minecraft entity identifiers that get deleted, and identifiers can be added or removed.
Protected entities
Entities not on the list, such as a mod's own entity type, are left alone during each purge cycle.
Warning before purge
A message shown to players ten seconds before the purge can be turned on or off and its text can be changed.
Default configuration
A default value is set for the purge interval and the entity list, which a server owner can adjust in the config file.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
Use cases
Busy survival servers
A server with many drops and mobs can run the purge on a schedule so ground items do not build up between visits.
Who it’s for: Server owners who want a clear-lag timer with a configurable entity list and a warning for players.
How it compares
ClearLags is a Fabric-only server mod for 26.1.2 – 26.2, under the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 license, and it is not open source. SableCat is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 that runs client and server and is open source under the MIT License. Entityopt is a Fabric server-side mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.11, also under the MIT License, but it is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entity Purge | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21.4 – 1.21.6 | Server-side only | 2025-07-10 |
| ClearLags | Fabric | 26.1.2 – 26.2 | Server required, client optional | 2026-06-25 |
| SableCat | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-07 |
| Entityopt | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-04-28 |
Questions
Does Entity Purge need Architectury API?
Do players need to install Entity Purge?
Can a specific entity be kept from being purged?
Which game versions does Entity Purge support?
In the catalog
Entity Purge is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 13,625 mods support Minecraft 1.21.6.
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What the author says
## Configuration File ### clearItem - Description: Determines whether the ground objects should be deleted during ClearLag - Default value: true
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/entity-purge
- Owner
- RXokas
- Published
- 2025-02-16
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-07-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15