Redwork
by fuzifuziii
Redwork gives NeoForge 1.21.1 players a handful of compact blocks that automate item handling with a redstone signal instead of bulky vanilla contraptions.
What it does
Redwork is a redstone automation mod. Its blocks replace larger vanilla setups with single-block logic: a Placer holding block items places one block in the space in front of it each time it receives a redstone pulse, and an Extractor pulls one stack from the inventory behind it and moves it to the inventory in front. If the target space is already filled, a Placer drops the item instead of wasting it.
The blocks sit beside chutes and work with external power sources, and they accept wire, redstone and item pipes on their connection sides. Tool and weapon handling is covered by a Drill Striker that reads stats and enchantments and reports durability over redstone. The mod is aimed at technical modpacks and custom survival playthroughs that want resource processing without large multiblock builds.
Redwork runs on the client and on the server, so both need it. Files are published for NeoForge 1.21.1 only, with 1.4.2 as the latest file from 2026-07-22. The code is open source under the MIT License.
Key features
Single-block placer
A Placer loaded with block items places one block in front of it on each redstone pulse.
Directional extractor
An Extractor moves one stack per pulse from the inventory behind it to the inventory in front.
Overflow protection
When the target space is occupied, the item is dropped rather than lost.
Drill Striker
A tool and weapon block reads stats and enchantments and reports durability over redstone.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Technical modpacks
Compact blocks fit into pack designs that already use chutes and external power sources.
Custom survival
Players can automate item movement early without building large multiblock machines.
Who it’s for: Players who run technical modpacks or custom survival worlds on NeoForge 1.21.1, and server owners who want simple redstone item logic on both sides.
How it compares
Autowork is also open source under the MIT License and runs on NeoForge 1.21.1 with client and server installs, so it covers a similar space. Block Extractor is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later for 1.21.1 on client and server, and only moves items. Block Placer is not open source and is released with All rights reserved for 1.21.1 – 1.21.5.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwork | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-22 |
| Autowork | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-06 |
| Block Extractor | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-03-31 |
| Block Placer | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.5 | Client and server | 2025-05-20 |
Questions
Does Redwork need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft version does Redwork support?
Can Redwork be used with a chute setup?
In the catalog
Redwork is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,557 Technology mods for NeoForge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Redwork is a Minecraft (NeoForge) mod that adds a small set of compact, redstone-driven automation blocks. Each block is a single-block "machine" — no multiblock structures to build (aside from Chutes, which stack), no external power source, just place it, wire it into redstone and item pipes, and go. Redwork — мод…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/redwork
- Owner
- fuzifuziii
- Published
- 2026-07-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-22
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15