Programmable robots
by Gamer069
Programmable Robots lets players build a robot entity, program it through an action menu, and have it carry out tasks such as farm work on a schedule tied to the time of day.
What it does
A robot is assembled from a carved pumpkin set on two iron blocks, then opened by right-click to reach its action menu. The menu lets a robot be given a sequence of actions that run at chosen times, including night.
A robot can only execute its actions when a lunar panel block sits within 35 blocks of it. The mod also adds a teleporter block, crafted with an ender pearl, which is charged by right-clicking it with a packed item, and a teleporter item that moves players between placed teleporters. The mod is published for Fabric only, for 1.21.2 – 1.21.10, and requires Fabric API and SmartBrainLib. Every player and the server need a copy of the mod. The license is custom and the project is not open source, though the source code and issue tracker are publicly linked.
Key features
Robot entity
A placeable robot that stores its own inventory and executes a programmed list of actions.
Action menu
A right-click menu on the robot where actions and their timing are set, including actions that run at night.
Item transfer
Items can be dropped near the robot or moved between the player and robot inventories by dragging.
Action registry
Developers can add custom action types to the registry, extending what robots can be programmed to do.
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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
Who it’s for: Players who want automation built on programmable entities, and server owners who want farm tasks that run without constant supervision. The lunar panel requirement suits bases where the robot stays within a fixed area.
How it compares
ORION Robot is open source under the MIT License and targets Fabric for 1.21.5 only, with the same client and server environment. Robot Legion is also Fabric, client and server, under the MIT License, but published for 1.21.1. Androids Craft is limited to 1.21.8, while MineTeleporter covers 1.21.1 and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Programmable robots | Fabric | 1.21.2 – 1.21.10 | Client and server | 2025-10-20 |
| ORION Robot | Fabric | 1.21.5 | Client and server | 2026-08-30 |
| Robot Legion | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-02 |
| Androids Craft | Fabric | 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2025-12-10 |
| MineTeleporter | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-07 |
Questions
Does Programmable Robots need Fabric API?
Does the server need the mod?
What is needed for a robot to act?
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In the catalog
Programmable robots is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,201 Technology mods for Fabric. 15,569 mods support Minecraft 1.21.10.
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What the author says
This mod makes it possible to automate farms like this using programmable robots. You can now create a robot by placing a carved pumpkin on top of 2 iron blocks and right clicking on it to open up the action menu. For the robot to execute your actions at all, you also need a lunar panel block 35 blocks near the…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/programmable-robots
- Owner
- Gamer069
- Published
- 2025-10-07
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-10-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15