Saro´s Clearlag
by Sarocesch
Saro´s Clearlag is a Forge server-side optimization mod that clears lag-causing entities on a timer, with warnings and filtering for each category.
What it does
Servers running Saro´s Clearlag can clear entities automatically at a set interval, anywhere from 30 to 3600 seconds, and can enable or disable the clearing at any time. Before a clear, a configurable warning message alerts players, and the timing of those warnings can be adjusted. Commands used to control the mod require OP level 2 operator permissions.
Entity selection works through a blacklist or whitelist mode, so server owners decide which entity types are removed and which are protected. Entity categories that can be cleared include dropped items on the ground, hostile mobs such as zombies, skeletons and creepers, thrown items like arrows and snowballs, boats, minecarts and experience orbs. The mod also supports entities added by other mods, and it works on both vanilla and modded servers.
The mod runs only on the server, so players join without installing anything. Files are published for Forge, with builds for 1.20.1, 26.2 and 26.3, and the latest file is 1.0.2-forge-26.3 for 26.3, dated 2026-09-22. The code is not open source, and the project is distributed under All rights reserved.
Key features
Automatic entity clearing
Entities are removed on a repeating schedule, which keeps lag from piling up between manual cleanups.
Pre-clear warnings
A configurable message tells players that a clear is coming, so they have time to pick up items or move.
Blacklist and whitelist filtering
Server owners choose between blacklist and whitelist mode to control exactly which entity types are cleared.
Protected entity types
Specific entity types can be kept from being cleared even when the rest of their category is removed.
Clearable entity categories
Dropped items, hostile mobs, projectiles, boats, minecarts and experience orbs can each be included in clearing.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
ClearLagPlus is a Forge server-required mod with a client-optional side, published for 1.20 – 1.20.6 and licensed under All rights reserved. Pala's Item Clear is server-side only, open source under the MIT License, and covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 26.2. TCT ClearLag needs both client and server on Forge and NeoForge, for 1.18.2 – 26.2, and is licensed under All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saro´s Clearlag | Forge | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-09-22 |
| ClearLagPlus | Forge | 1.20 – 1.20.6 | Server required, client optional | 2026-07-23 |
| Pala's Item Clear | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-07-08 |
| TCT ClearLag | Forge and NeoForge | 1.18.2 – 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-08-20 |
Questions
Does Saro´s Clearlag need to be installed on the client?
Which command permission is needed to change the clearing settings?
Can Saro´s Clearlag clear entities added by other mods?
In the catalog
Saro´s Clearlag is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,441 Optimization mods for Forge. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Saro's Clearlag is a powerful server-side optimization mod designed to keep your Minecraft server running smoothly by automatically clearing lag-causing entities. With highly customizable intervals, blacklists, and whitelists, you have complete control over what gets cleared and when. Perfect for both vanilla and…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/saros-clearlag
- Owner
- Sarocesch
- Published
- 2025-11-03
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-22
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15