Extended Tools
by aurilisdev
Extended Tools is a Forge and NeoForge addon that adds paxel, pickaxe, axe, shovel, hoe, sword and armor tiers to the Technology category.
What it does
Players who want more tool variety can use Extended Tools to add paxels, which combine the pickaxe, axe and shovel roles in one item, along with pickaxes, axes, shovels, hoes, swords and armor pieces. The mod is built as a tool and armor addon, so it can be combined with other Forge tool and armor mods that add their own material types, and it also works alongside vanilla tools.
The mod is released for Forge and NeoForge across six game versions, 1.16.5 – 1.21.1, with 1.20.1-0.7.3 for 1.20.1 and 1.21.1-0.7.3 for 1.21.1 as the latest files, both dated 2026-07-29. Every player and the server need a copy of the mod. The code sits under a custom license that is not open source, and the license allows permission-based distribution by written agreement.
Key features
Paxel tools
Paxels combine the pickaxe, axe and shovel functions into a single tool, reducing the need to switch items while mining.
Pickaxes, axes and shovels
Each standard tool type is added in new materials, so tiers can be chosen to fit a progression.
Hoes and swords
Hoe and sword variants join the tool set, extending the same material options to farming and combat.
Armor pieces
Armor pieces are added alongside the tools, covering the helmet, chestplate, leggings and boots slots.
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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
Who it’s for: Players and server owners on Forge or NeoForge who want paxels, extra tool types and armor pieces added to the game, and who are fine with a custom license that restricts redistribution.
How it compares
The True Paxels is a Fabric, Forge and NeoForge mod released under the MIT License, covering 1.20.1 – 26.3 and open source, while Extended Tools uses a custom license that is not open source and targets Forge and NeoForge only. Not Enough Tools And Armor is a Forge-only mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.3 with the MIT License, but it is not open source, which sets it apart from Extended Tools on license terms. Flyrr's Paxels runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt 1.19 – 26.3 and is server-required with an optional client, and its Creative Commons license is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Tools | Forge and NeoForge | 1.16.5 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-29 |
| The True Paxels | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-10-06 |
| Not Enough Tools And Armor | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.3 | Client and server | 2024-11-10 |
| Flyrr's Paxels | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.19 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2026-09-23 |
Questions
Does Extended Tools need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does Extended Tools support?
Can Extended Tools be combined with other tool mods?
In the catalog
Extended Tools is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,122 Technology mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Extended Tools is an addon for Forge Mods that adds tools for each type of ingot in the mod as well as some vanilla ones. You should also check out our official modpack here: It is a recreation of voltz for minecraft 1.20
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/extended-tools
- Owner
- aurilisdev
- Published
- 2023-10-02
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-29
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15