Imitari
by KindaVibey
Imitari lets a block placed as a CopyBlock take on the look, sounds and physical properties of another block chosen by the player.
What it does
A CopyBlock is set by right-clicking it with a block item, which makes it mimic that block. Its appearance follows the copied block, and so do properties such as hardness and explosion resistance, scaled to fit the new block. Sound effects change to match the copy, and block tags are inherited, with configurable blacklists that keep game balance in place. A copy can be picked back up with a middle-click while holding shift, and shift with an empty hand removes the copied block.
Builds can use many differently shaped blocks, since a single 1x1x1 CopyBlock can stand in for stairs, slabs or other shapes that match the surrounding structure. Creative mode lets builders use copies without item cost, while survival mode consumes items according to a configurable setting. The mod is aimed at building work such as castles or ships that need particular stone variants or weight distribution.
Imitari runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. Files are published for Forge and target 1.20.1 only, with 0.1.1 as the latest beta file. The mod is released under the Apache License 2.0 and is not open source.
Key features
Copied appearance
A CopyBlock takes on the texture and model of any block it is set to mimic, and updates when the copy changes.
Inherited block behavior
Hardness, explosion resistance and block tags pass from the copied block, scaled and filtered by configurable blacklists.
Matching sounds
Placing, breaking and stepping on a CopyBlock play the sound of the block it copies.
Shift and empty-hand controls
Shift with an empty hand removes the copied block, and shift with a middle-click stores a copy for later placement.
Survival item consumption
In survival mode, placing copies uses items, and the amount consumed can be set in the configuration.
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: Builders who want their blocks to match a chosen material or shape, in creative or survival worlds on Forge 1.20.1. Server owners who want to set the consumption and blacklist rules for their players.
Questions
Does Imitari need to be installed on the server?
Which loader and version does Imitari support?
Can the copy rules be changed in survival mode?
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What the author says
Imitari is a powerful Minecraft mod that introduces "CopyBlocks" - intelligent building blocks that can mimic and replicate the appearance, properties, and behavior of any other block in the game. This mod transforms how players approach construction and creative building. Whether you're building a medieval castle…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/imitari
- Owner
- KindaVibey
- Published
- 2026-01-16
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-08
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15