Jake's Build Tools
by maybejake
Jake's Build Tools adds craftable tools for building, including trowels, chisels and hammers, for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt.
What it does
Players craft a set of tools that make placing and shaping blocks quicker. The tools are meant for construction work, and the mod also includes items for storage, mob capture and a few gameplay additions. Its features are grouped into themed sets, so each part of the item list can be found on its own.
It is required on the server and optional for players. A server can run it for its players, while a player who leaves it out can still join. It is published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, with files covering 1.20.4 – 26.3, and a Data pack build is available for server platforms. Jake's Build Tools: EMI/JEI/Creative Compatibility requires it, so that companion mod needs this one installed as well.
Its license is a custom license, and the code is not open source. Public links for the source code, issue tracker and wiki are provided. The mod was first published on 2024-06-02 and last updated on 2026-09-22, and snapshot builds are published alongside the release files.
Key features
Building tools
Craftable tools such as trowels, chisels and hammers help with shaping and placing blocks.
Storage
Items for storing materials give players another place to keep supplies near their builds.
Mob capture
Some items in the set capture mobs, adding a gameplay option beyond construction.
Themed item sets
Items are grouped into themed sets, so related tools and blocks are found together.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Required by 1 mod
Use cases
Construction builds
Builders on survival or creative worlds can use the trowel, chisel and hammer set to speed up detailed work.
Server storage
Server owners can add the storage items so players keep materials near their build sites.
Who it’s for: Builders and players who want extra craftable tools for construction, and server owners who run the mod for their community.
How it compares
Mech Trowel is client and server, not open source, and covers 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge. Carpentry & Chisels is also client and server and is published for Quilt as well, covering 1.20.1 – 1.21.1. Arda's Hammers [Hammer Mod] covers 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 and is also client and server, under All rights reserved. Jake's Build Tools instead works on either side, and its range reaches 26.3.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake's Build Tools | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20.4 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2026-09-22 |
| Mech Trowel | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-05-22 |
| Carpentry & Chisels | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-07-04 |
| Arda's Hammers [Hammer Mod] | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2026-01-12 |
Questions
Does Jake's Build Tools need to be installed on clients?
Which loaders does Jake's Build Tools support?
Does Jake's Build Tools need another mod to work?
In the catalog
Jake's Build Tools is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
--- ### Jake's Build Tools adds a plethora of different tools to help the player in building awesome things! From experience storage to capturing mobs, this pack does a whole lot! Thanks to Psydoux for creating the amazing textures! Checkout his resource pack here: Mine Co. Renewed
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/jakes-build-tools
- Owner
- maybejake
- Published
- 2024-06-02
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-22
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15