ExcaMate
by SkellyX
ExcaMate is a Fabric mining mod that vein-mines connected ores and logs, auto-picks drops and collects XP directly, all held to a single key.
What it does
Holding a key activates mining, and a toggle state can keep it on. Connected blocks of the same type are mined together as one vein, and the mining can extend into 3×3 areas, so branch tunnels are excavated cleanly. Stone ores, logs and wood are the main targets, and dirt, sand, gravel and clay fall under the shovel-type group. Blocks that respond to a hoe, such as hay bales, sponges, leaves and crops, are handled as well.
Both the item pickup and the XP collection are optional features. Mined drops can go straight into the inventory, and when the inventory is full the excess items drop normally. XP is awarded instantly, without spawning orbs. Tool durability is handled so the tool does not break unexpectedly, and Unbreaking and Silk Touch and Fortune are respected. Every behavior can be extended or restricted through allowlists and blocklists in the config.
ExcaMate is a Fabric-only mod released under the MIT License, and the source code is open source. It is published for 26.1.2, 26.2 and 26.3, with snapshot builds included. Client and server both need it, so the server and every player must run it. Latest file is 1.4.1 for 26.3, published 2026-09-16.
Key features
Vein mining
Connected blocks of the same type are mined in one action, starting from the block the player breaks.
Hold-to-activate mining
Mining starts while a key is held, and a toggle state keeps it active without holding the key.
Automatic drop pickup
Mined items go straight into the inventory, and excess items drop normally once it is full.
Direct XP collection
Experience is awarded at once, without orbs appearing in the world.
Durability and enchantments
Tools are protected from unexpected breakage, and Unbreaking, Silk Touch and Fortune are respected.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who spend much of their time mining or chopping in survival worlds, and server owners who want the same mining behavior for every player.
How it compares
Vein Miner is server-side only, released under All rights reserved, and published for 26.1 – 26.2. Silana (Vein Miner) is open source under the MIT License and runs on both client and server, with files for 1.21.10 – 26.3. Molten Veins also uses the MIT License and covers 1.21.8 – 26.3 on Fabric and NeoForge, but it is optional on either side.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExcaMate | Fabric | 26.1.2 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-09-16 |
| Vein Miner | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-07-12 |
| Silana (Vein Miner) | Fabric | 1.21.10 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-09-16 |
| Molten Veins | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21.8 – 26.3 | Client or server, optional | 2026-10-07 |
Questions
Does ExcaMate need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does ExcaMate use?
Can the mining behavior be limited?
In the catalog
ExcaMate is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,201 Technology mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
ExcaMate is an efficient mining companion that makes mining in Minecraft feel faster, smoother, and more controlled. With a single key, you can vein mine connected blocks, create clean branch tunnels, or excavate 3×3 areas, with optional auto-pickup for drops and direct XP collection. ExcaMate is built to feel like a…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/excamate
- Owner
- SkellyX
- Published
- 2026-04-25
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-16
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15