Just Enough Tools
by Nykityk0
Just Enough Tools gives the vanilla materials copper, amethyst, emerald, lapis lazuli, quartz and prismarine their own tool sets.
What it does
Each material gets a complete set of tools, so the mod adds a range of pickaxes, axes, shovels and other implements beyond what vanilla Minecraft offers. The tools are meant to add variety to survival play without introducing new crafting systems or extra mechanics. Fabric API is required, and the mod runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it.
The mod is published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 10 release versions, 1.20 – 1.21.10, with separate builds for each loader. Latest files are 1.0.2 for 1.20.6 on Fabric, 1.0 for 1.20.1 on Forge and 1.0 for 1.21.10 on NeoForge. The code is released under the MIT License and is open source, and the source, issue tracker and wiki are public.
The author notes that the NeoForge build was not tested as thoroughly, and recommends the Fabric version for players who want the fullest experience. The first public release, 1.0, came out on 2025-11-22 and was last updated on 2025-11-23.
Key features
Material tool sets
Copper, amethyst, emerald, lapis lazuli, quartz and prismarine each get their own tools, crafted from the material.
Vanilla-styled progression
The new tools use the same crafting and durability approach as vanilla tools, so they slot into existing survival progression.
No extra systems
The mod adds tools only, with no new recipes, dimensions or mechanics beyond the material sets.
Broad tool variety
Many tool types are included across the six materials, adding options for mining and combat.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Survival variety
Players who want more tool choices between vanilla stages can craft the material sets for mining and clearing work.
Modded server add-on
Server owners can add the mod alongside other content, since it needs to be installed on the server and on each player's client.
Who it’s for: Players who want more tool variety from vanilla materials, and server owners who want to add tools without new systems.
Questions
Does Just Enough Tools need Fabric API?
Does the server need the mod?
Which loader should a player choose for the mod?
In the catalog
Just Enough Tools is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 15,569 mods support Minecraft 1.21.10.
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What the author says
Right now we have: 1. Amethyst tools 2. Copper tools 3. Emerald tools 4. Lapis Lazuli tools 5. Quartz tools 6. Prismarine tools And that's just 1.0! # Why choose JET? Just Enough Tools adds a variety of tools from vanilla materials, which makes the gameplay more fun and interesting. Without adding anything else, it…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/just-enough-tools
- Owner
- Nykityk0
- Published
- 2025-11-22
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-11-23
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15