Selective Mining
by Taleuxss
Selective Mining lets a player start mining one block type and keep the mining restricted to that type, so nearby blocks of other kinds stay intact.
What it does
Mining starts on a block and is limited to blocks of the same type and state, so the rest of a tight space keeps its surroundings. A player can stop the process at any moment and pick a new block to focus on. This targets valuable resources without spending durability on unwanted blocks, and avoids breaking other blocks by accident.
The mod is aimed at players who work in cramped mines, cave walls or ore veins where collateral breakage is a real cost. It is client-side only, so players install it and servers do not need it, and it works in single-player and multiplayer clients alike. The code is released under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, so the project is open source, and its source code and issue tracker are publicly linked. Files are published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 32 release versions, 1.16 – 1.21.8.
Key features
Same-type mining
Once mining starts, only blocks of the same type and state are broken, leaving other blocks in place.
Stop and refocus
A player can end the current mining at any moment and choose a new block to focus on.
Protected surroundings
Blocks that are not the initial type are not mined, which keeps tight spaces and nearby structures intact.
Faster breaking
Breaking matching blocks is quicker than clearing each one by hand, which saves time in large mining runs.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x9 of 9 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x6 of 6 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Ore veins
A player follows a vein of one ore through rock without digging out the stone or other ores around it.
Tight mining spaces
In narrow tunnels, the surrounding walls and ceilings stay in place while the target blocks are removed.
Who it’s for: Players who dig by hand in cramped areas, and anyone who wants to save durability on unwanted blocks.
How it compares
Don't Mine It is a Fabric mod for 1.18.2 – 1.21.1 that is client-side only and open source under the MIT License. One Click One Block is client-side only, open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later and covers 1.20 – 1.21.8 on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selective Mining | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.16 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2026-09-30 |
| Don't Mine It | Fabric | 1.18.2 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2024-09-21 |
| One Click One Block (1C1B) | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-11-04 |
Questions
Does Selective Mining need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders are supported?
Can the mod be used in older game versions?
In the catalog
Selective Mining is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 17,695 mods support Minecraft 1.21.8.
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What the author says
Why would you want this mod? - - To focus on mining valuable resources without wasting time and durability on unwanted blocks. - To target specific blocks without accidentally mining other blocks. This can be particularly useful when mining in tight spaces or trying to preserve the surrounding environment.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/selective-mining
- Owner
- Taleuxss
- Published
- 2023-08-29
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15