Locks Reforked
by Parakoh
Locks Reforked adds world-generated locks to Fabric worlds, each opened with a matching key, a key ring or a lock combination.
What it does
Locks spawn in the world as part of structure generation, and a config file sets their spawn weights and lists structures where they should not appear. Players can also place locks themselves. A dispenser paired with a key can lock and open a container from a distance, which allows remote control of storage.
Keys open their matching locks, and a key ring holds several keys so they can be drawn quickly from inventory. A lock combination can be read and copied, so several copies of the same lock pattern can be made. A netherite smart lock uses an ownership system, so the owner and allowed players can open it without a key. The mod also adds a lockpicking minigame for locks that are not opened with keys.
The mod is meant for multiplayer play, where locks protect shared storage. It works with Fork Locks-Unofficial, and with the New locks key ring compatibility layer. Its world generation has wide compatibility with structure and dimension mods. Locks Reforked is published for Fabric only, across the 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 range, and runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. The code is not open source; the mod is released under the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 license, with public source code.
Key features
World-generated locks
Locks generate in structures, and a config file controls their spawn weights and blacklisted structures.
Remote dispenser control
A dispenser and a key can lock and open containers without walking to them.
Key rings
A key ring item holds several keys for quick access to locked storage.
Lockpicking minigame
A lockpicking minigame opens locks that have no matching key.
Smart locks
A netherite smart lock checks ownership, so no key is needed for the owner or allowed players.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Protecting shared storage
Servers and groups of friends can lock chests so only holders of the right keys can open them.
Who it’s for: Players who want locks in the world and server owners running Fabric with mods that add structures or dimensions.
How it compares
Locks Rewritten is a Fabric mod for 1.20.1 only, with a custom license and not open source. Fabulocks! is a Fabric mod for 1.20.1 – 1.20.6, licensed under the MIT License and not open source. Eden Ring Reforked runs on Fabric and Quilt for 1.20 – 1.21.1 and is open source under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locks Reforked | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2026-05-06 |
| Locks Rewritten | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-28 |
| Fabulocks! | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2026-10-01 |
| Eden Ring Reforked | Fabric and Quilt | 1.20 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-20 |
Questions
Does Locks Reforked need a loader other than Fabric?
Does the server need Locks Reforked?
Can locks be opened without keys?
In the catalog
Locks Reforked is one of 2,135 Minigame mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,454 Minigame mods for Fabric. 11,154 mods support Minecraft 1.20.6.
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What the author says
This mod adds world generated locks to the game, as well as a whole new lockpicking minigame. These locks can also be a safety measure when playing with friends as they add a key functionality that allows to open locks with their corresponding keys.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/locks-reforked
- Owner
- Parakoh
- Published
- 2025-06-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15
