MiningZ
by xR4YM0ND
MiningZ adds Prospector Picks, tools that report nearby resources, and reintroduces Harvest Level mechanic blocks in a gentler form.
What it does
Prospector Picks detect resources in the area around the player and send a short notification in the chat or as subtle on-screen text, so the chat is not filled with messages. Which blocks a pick reacts to is set by the block tag data/miningz/tags/block/prospector_blocks.json, which a player can edit through a datapack to adjust the list.
Settings are changed in a configuration file or a datapack, so a server owner can set the behavior exactly as wanted. Both sides need the mod, since the pick logic and the world content run on the server and the client shows the feedback. MiningZ depends on Cloth Config API and Fabric API, and Jade and WTHIT are optional companions. It is open source under the MIT License and published for Fabric 1.21.1.
Key features
Prospector Picks
Picks that locate nearby resources and report what they found without scanning the chat with long messages.
Harvest Level blocks
Blocks that bring back the Harvest Level mechanic, with a restrained design that avoids a large change to the terrain.
Datapack settings
Settings for the mod can be added through a datapack, so server owners can adjust behavior without editing code.
Editable block tag
The list of blocks a pick responds to is a block tag that can be changed to suit a modpack or world.
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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.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
Use cases
Resource hunting on servers
Server owners can tune the picks and tags so players get useful hints without extra chat clutter.
Who it’s for: Players who want quicker resource finding on Fabric 1.21.1 and server owners who prefer datapack or config based tuning.
How it compares
Prospector Potion is a Fabric mod for 1.21.1 that is client and server and released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source. Minecraft Extra is also client and server and is open source under the MIT License, but it targets 1.21.8 – 1.21.10 rather than 1.21.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiningZ | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-05-15 |
| Prospector Potion | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-04 |
| Minecraft Extra | Fabric | 1.21.8 – 1.21.10 | Client and server | 2025-10-13 |
Questions
Does MiningZ need Fabric API?
Does the server need MiningZ?
How is the block list for Prospector Picks changed?
Can Jade show the same information?
In the catalog
MiningZ is one of 8,515 World generation mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,027 World generation mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
It also adds Prospector Picks, which are really handy for finding resources without making a big mess of the terrain. Everything is fully configurable, so you can set it up exactly how you like it.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/miningz
- Owner
- xR4YM0ND
- Published
- 2026-02-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-15
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15