Just Leash
With Just Leash, a lead attaches to mobs and can be walked along with them, and the connections stay in place more reliably than in vanilla.
What it does
Just Leash is a utility mod for players who move livestock across long distances, secure pets at a base, or keep leashed mobs close while building. It keeps the vanilla leash feel and does not add new items, blocks or menus to the game. Its changes focus on stabilizing lead connections, so they break less often by accident, and on making the process of leashing smoother.
The mod is built with Architectury API across Fabric and Forge, and it runs on client and server, so both sides need it. Files exist across 18 release versions, with 1.0 as the latest Fabric file for 1.20.6 and the latest Forge file for 1.21.11. Compatibility fixes follow community feedback, and the author publishes updates for new Minecraft versions. The code is not open source, and it is released under All rights reserved.
Key features
Stable lead connections
Connections between a lead and a mob are tuned to prevent accidental breaks during normal play.
Walk-up leashed mobs
A leashed mob follows the player as they walk, keeping the link intact over long trips.
Vanilla feel
Existing leash mechanics are refined rather than replaced, so no new clutter is added to the game.
Multi-loader builds
One release line covers Fabric and Forge across the supported Minecraft versions.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Moving livestock
Players can lead animals over long distances with fewer interruptions from broken connections.
Securing pets
Tamed or leashed pets can be kept at a base with a steadier hold.
Who it’s for: Players who use leads often, including those who transport animals or keep pets at a base, and server owners who want leashing to behave consistently for everyone on the server.
How it compares
Leash Villager has a Fabric build for 1.21.9 – 26.3 that is server-side only and released under All rights reserved. Easy Leads is open source under the Apache License 2.0 and supports Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt for 1.21.6 – 26.3. Just Leash needs both client and server, and covers Fabric and Forge across its supported releases.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just Leash | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-02-16 |
| Leash Villager | Fabric | 1.21.9 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-09-19 |
| Easy Leads | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.6 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2026-10-08 |
Questions
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In the catalog
Just Leash is one of 3,932 Transportation mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,390 Transportation mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
JustLeash is a lightweight utility mod designed to expand and refine how leads work in Minecraft. While the vanilla lead system is functional, it often feels limited. This mod aims to provide players with more control and flexibility when handling entities, making it an essential tool for farmers, builders, and…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/just-leash
- Owner
- AizOf_Developer
- Published
- 2026-02-16
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-02-16
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15