Handy Toolbox
Handy Toolbox gives builders a laser rangefinder and a spray paint tool, and it also replaces several filter blocks with a set of practical builder's tools.
What it does
The laser rangefinder reports the distance between two points in steps of 0.1 blocks, and a right-click starts a new measurement. The spray paint tool replaces the surface blocks it is aimed at without breaking them first, and using it again on a block turns that block back into air. Together they cover measuring and surface work during construction.
A datapack included with the mod makes grass and plant blocks count as solid blocks, and it changes block IDs for the filter blocks it replaces. Changing those IDs requires a code or text editor such as Notepad++ or Sublime Text. A resource pack is required to apply the new skins for the tools.
Handy Toolbox runs on the server and is optional on the client, so a server owner installs it and players may add it for the new skins. Files are published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, and the latest build covers 26.3, released 2026-09-20, with 13 release versions 1.21 – 26.3 in total. The mod is released under All rights reserved and is not open source.
Key features
Laser rangefinder
Measures the distance between two points, with readings given in steps of 0.1 blocks.
Spray paint tool
Replaces surface blocks in one action without breaking them first, and removes replaced blocks back to air.
Filter block replacements
Swaps the filter blocks for the builder's tools provided by the mod, through a datapack.
Solid grass and plants
A datapack makes grass and plant blocks count as solid blocks for building purposes.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x6 of 6 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Measuring during construction
A builder uses the rangefinder to check the spacing between two points before placing blocks.
Repainting surfaces
A builder covers a wall or floor with new blocks by spraying over the old surface, skipping the break step.
Who it’s for: Builders and server owners who want measuring and surface tools on a server, with a resource pack for the new skins.
How it compares
Manalaser is a Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt mod for 1.21 – 1.21.3, required on the server with the client optional, and it is not open source. MC Paint is published for the same four loaders across 1.19.4 – 26.2, with the same server-required environment and All rights reserved license. Housing Toolbox is Fabric only, for 1.21.9 – 26.2, and is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handy Toolbox | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2026-09-20 |
| Manalaser | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21 – 1.21.3 | Server required, client optional | 2024-11-24 |
| MC Paint | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.19.4 – 26.2 | Server required, client optional | 2026-07-03 |
| Housing Toolbox | Fabric | 1.21.9 – 26.2 | Not published | 2026-09-01 |
Questions
Does Handy Toolbox need to be installed on the client?
Which loaders does Handy Toolbox support?
Do the new tool skins need a resource pack?
In the catalog
Handy Toolbox is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
📏 Use the Laser rangefinder if you want to know the distance between you and a block x0.1 (Right-click button) 🎨 Use the Spray paint can if you want to paint any surface to replace blocks without having to break them first (Right-click button)
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/handy-toolbox
- Owner
- FlyingDustman
- Published
- 2024-09-15
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15