Item Sweep
by Qiufeng
Item Sweep, a Fabric utility, clears dropped item entities from a world at a set interval so they stop piling up on the ground.
What it does
Minecraft removes dropped items only after a long wait, so item entities can build up in busy areas. Item Sweep clears them automatically, with a default of 120 seconds between sweeps. The interval can be changed in-game with the gamerule sweepintervalseconds, and it can also be set by editing a number in a configuration file.
The mod is shipped in two formats: a Fabric mod, which needs only a Fabric loader, and a vanilla data pack for servers that cannot run mods. Server owners pick whichever fits their setup. The server is the side that does the work, so the server must run Item Sweep, while players may leave it out. Files cover 1.13 – 1.21.11 across 46 release versions, with snapshot builds also published.
Item Sweep is released under the MIT License and is open source, and its source code and issue tracker are public. The mod was first published on 2026-01-31 and last updated on 2026-02-24, when the latest Fabric file, 1.0.0-fabric, appeared for 1.21.11.
Key features
Interval cleanup
Dropped item entities are removed on a fixed schedule, 120 seconds by default, instead of waiting for the game.
In-game gamerule
The sweepintervalseconds gamerule sets the cleanup interval while a world is running, with no file edit needed.
Two distribution formats
A Fabric mod and a vanilla data pack deliver the same cleanup, so servers without mod support can still use it.
Light footprint
The cleanup pass is kept small, so the performance cost of running it stays minimal.
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: Server owners who want dropped items removed on a timer, and single-player players on Fabric who run farms or large mining operations.
How it compares
Ground Clear is server-side only, supports Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, and is published for 1.12.2 – 26.2 under All rights reserved, so it is not open source. UI Control is a client-side only Fabric mod for 1.20 – 1.21.11 under All rights reserved, which means it changes only the client and not the server cleanup. Client Tools is client-side only, open source under the MIT License, and covers 1.21 – 1.21.8.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item Sweep | Fabric | 1.13 – 1.21.11 | Server required, client optional | 2026-02-24 |
| Ground Clear | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.12.2 – 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-06-26 |
| UI Control | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-07-29 |
| Client Tools | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2026-06-29 |
Questions
Does Item Sweep need to be on the client?
Can a server without mod support use Item Sweep?
How is the cleanup interval changed?
In the catalog
Item Sweep is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/item-sweep
- Owner
- Qiufeng
- Published
- 2026-01-31
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-02-24
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15