Tight Sniff
by Embolical
Tight Sniff changes the minimum space a Sniffer needs to dig, so Sniffers can sniff out seeds in small, enclosed spaces.
What it does
Vanilla Sniffers need a 3x2 area to sniff, and the mod shrinks that requirement so they can work in tighter places than a massive pen would allow. Players who build compact enclosures can keep Sniffers in them instead of planning a larger pen. The change keeps the Sniffer's hitbox intact, so it still digs normally even in small, narrow spaces. Tight Sniff is a Fabric mod for 1.21.10, and it runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. Files are published under CC0 1.0 Universal, which is not an open source license.
Key features
Smaller sniffing area
Sniffers can sniff in a smaller area than the default 3x2 requirement, so a 4x4 pen is no longer needed.
Normal digging in tight spaces
The Sniffer's hitbox still fits, so it digs as usual inside narrow enclosures.
Modpack friendly
The mod is simple to add to a modpack, and the author appreciates credit when it is included.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Sandy Sniffers is a Fabric mod for 1.21.5 that runs server-side only and is released under the MIT License. Better Sniffers is a Fabric, Forge and Quilt mod for 1.20 – 26.3 that the server requires, with the client optional, under All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tight Sniff | Fabric | 1.21.10 | Client and server | 2025-12-31 |
| Sandy Sniffers | Fabric | 1.21.5 | Server-side only | 2025-04-08 |
| Better Sniffers | Fabric, Forge and Quilt | 1.20 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2024-07-08 |
Questions
Does Tight Sniff need to be installed on the client?
Which versions does Tight Sniff support?
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What the author says
With this mod Sniffers can dig in tight and enclosed spaces, no more massive pens required. As long as the Sniffer's hitbox fits it can sniff out seeds and dig normally, even in small or narrow areas. Modpack Friendly: Add it to any modpack you like. Credit is appreciated.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/tight-sniff
- Owner
- Embolical
- Published
- 2025-12-31
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-12-31
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15