ToolSwap
by thevelqor
ToolSwap switches to the right tool in the hotbar as soon as the player starts mining a block on Fabric.
What it does
When the player starts breaking a block, ToolSwap picks a suitable tool from the inventory and moves it into the hotbar. It only switches once the player is truly mining, so a stray hit on the ground or on a mob does not pull a shovel or any other tool out. Tools stored in the inventory stay where they are until they are needed. The mod is released under the MIT License and is not open source, and it is for Fabric only. Files cover 1.18 – 1.21.11, and the latest file is 1.0.0 for 1.21.2.
Key features
Automatic tool switch
Starts the correct tool for a block as soon as mining begins, with no manual key press.
Mining check
Confirms the player is holding down the break button before changing items, so swaps feel smooth and natural.
Inventory tools stay put
Tools kept in the inventory are used directly and do not have to be moved to the hotbar first.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 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
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Questions
Does ToolSwap need to be installed on the server?
In the catalog
ToolSwap is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
ToolSwap automatically detects when you're actually trying to break a block and swaps to the correct tool from your inventory. The mod checks if you're truly mining a block before switching items, so it feels smooth and natural during gameplay instead of constantly swapping tools at random.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/toolswap
- Owner
- thevelqor
- Published
- 2026-05-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-05
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15