PickUpTools
by ANTHONUS
PickUpTools selects a suitable tool for a block when the player middle-clicks it, so the matching tool is chosen without manual swapping.
What it does
When the crosshair targets a block and the player uses a middle click, PickUpTools selects the hotbar tool that suits that block. The choice is made on the client, and only the client needs the mod, so servers run without it. The mod is built for Fabric and has a single file for Minecraft 1.21.8, released 2025-08-29. It is licensed under the GNU GPL v3.0 and is open source.
Key features
Middle-click tool selection
A middle click on a targeted block switches the hotbar to the most suitable tool for breaking it.
Targets the block in view
The selection follows whatever block the crosshair is pointing at, so the player does not pick a slot by hand.
Open source code
The source code is published on a public repository, and the issue tracker is open for reports.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Dynamic Tool Swap is another Fabric client-side mod for tool switching, but it is released for 1.21.1 only and is not open source. Passive Armor runs on the client and server together for 1.21.1 – 1.21.8 and is distributed under All rights reserved, so it differs from PickUpTools in both environment and license.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PickUpTools | Fabric | 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-08-29 |
| Dynamic Tool Swap | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-06-08 |
| Passive Armor | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2025-10-21 |
Questions
Does PickUpTools need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft version does PickUpTools support?
In the catalog
PickUpTools is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 17,695 mods support Minecraft 1.21.8.
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What the author says
This mod automatically selects and equips the optimal tool for the block you are targeting. Simply Shift + Middle-Click on a block, and the best available tool from your inventory will be equipped instantly.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/pickuptools
- Owner
- ANTHONUS
- Published
- 2025-08-29
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-08-29
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15