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Picktorch

by Headroomov

Picktorch lets a player place torches from the inventory by right-clicking blocks while holding a pickaxe, without switching away from the tool.

FabricClient-side onlyMIT LicenseOpen source1.20.1

What it does

Holding a pickaxe and right-clicking a block places a torch taken from the inventory, so the hotbar selection stays on the pickaxe. The torch comes from the inventory rather than the hotbar slot, and the switch between items happens on the client only. Protection plugins, permissions and anti-cheat checks still apply to each placement.

Picktorch is a client-side only mod, so the server needs nothing installed and players can join a server that does not run it. It is built for Fabric and requires Fabric API. Files are published for Minecraft 1.20.1 only, with version 1.0.1 for 1.20.1 as the latest file released on 2026-04-29. The project is open source under the MIT License, and the source code is public.

Key features

  1. Torch placement from inventory

    Right-clicking a block with a pickaxe places a torch drawn from the inventory, so mining and lighting can be done in one motion.

  2. Hotbar stays on the tool

    The selected hotbar slot does not change to the torch, which keeps the pickaxe ready for the next block.

  3. Usual placement rules

    Placement goes through the game's standard checks, so the same limits that apply to placing torches by hand still apply here.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.20.11.0.1
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Use cases

Mining in caves

A player mining through a cave can light the passage as they go without digging out a torch from the hotbar each time.

How it compares

Full comparison

Quick Torch is a Fabric mod for 1.19.1 – 26.1.2 under the MIT License, and it is client-side only, like Picktorch. Auto Torch is a Fabric mod for 1.16.3 – 1.21 under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, also client-side only, so the same installation rules apply. Auto Torch Enhanced targets 1.21 – 26.2 under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only and is client-side only as well.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
PicktorchFabric1.20.1Client-side only2026-04-29
Quick TorchFabric1.19.1 – 26.1.2Client-side only2026-04-13
Auto TorchFabric1.16.3 – 1.21Client-side only2024-07-31
Auto Torch EnhancedFabric1.21 – 26.2Client-side only2026-07-17

Questions

Does Picktorch need Fabric API?

Yes. Fabric API is required, and Picktorch runs on the Fabric loader only.

Does the server need Picktorch installed?

No. The mod is client-side only, so a server does not need it and players can join without it.

Will Picktorch bypass server rules on torch placement?

No. Placement remains subject to protection plugins, permissions and anti-cheat checks, as it is without the mod.

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What the author says

Picktorch is a small client-side Fabric mod that lets you place torches from your inventory while mining. Just hold a pickaxe and right-click a block: if you have torches in your inventory, the mod will use one without making you switch away from your tool. It does not add new items, does not require installation on…
Headroomov, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
Headroomov
Published
2026-04-27
Updated on Modrinth
2026-04-29
Facts verified
2026-10-15
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