Triangulate
by SuspectKi
Triangulate helps a player pin down the position of a structure or point of interest by combining two sightlines taken from different spots.
What it does
Triangulate estimates the coordinates of a target from sightlines. The player marks the first location by aiming at the target and pressing R, then moves 30 to 100 blocks to the side and aims at the target again. Intersecting the two sightlines gives the estimated position, and running the calc command returns it as clickable coordinates in chat. Better results often come from repeating the step at a different location.
The mod is a lightweight client-side tool that works in multiplayer without operator permissions, since it needs nothing from the server. A HUD overlay above the hotbar shows a live indicator while triangulation is active, and the output can be copied straight from chat. Files are published for Fabric and Quilt, with the license set to Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 4.0, so the code is not open source.
The latest builds target game version 26.2 and are dated 2026-08-27. Release files cover 1.21.8 and 26.1 – 26.2, so the mod can be used on five release versions in that range.
Key features
Sightline triangulation
Two aimed points taken 30 to 100 blocks apart are intersected to estimate the coordinates of a distant target.
Start and mark commands
A calc command begins the locating process, and the R key records each aimed position as the procedure goes on.
HUD status indicator
A live indicator above the hotbar shows when triangulation is active, so the player knows the process is running.
Clickable coordinates
The estimated target position appears in chat as clickable coordinates that can be copied directly.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who want to record the position of a distant structure or landmark in singleplayer or on a multiplayer server, without extra permissions from the server owner.
How it compares
Fang Finder is a client-side Fabric mod for 1.21.11 – 26.2, open source under the MIT License, so only the player's client needs it. Where? - Coordinates & Pings is a Fabric mod for 1.21.1 – 26.1.2 that is not open source and is released under All rights reserved; either side can run it, and neither needs it. Triangulate covers a narrower purpose, estimating a target's position from sightlines, and runs on the client alone under its own Creative Commons license.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangulate | Fabric and Quilt | 1.21.8 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-27 |
| Fang Finder | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-12 |
| Where? - Coordinates & Pings | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 26.1.2 | Client or server, optional | 2026-06-14 |
Questions
Does Triangulate need Fabric API?
Does the server need Triangulate installed?
Which game versions does Triangulate support?
In the catalog
Triangulate is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,201 Technology mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
Triangulate is a lightweight, client-side Minecraft mod that helps you point to the exact position of players, structures, or interest points using sightline intersection geometry.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/triangulate
- Owner
- SuspectKi
- Published
- 2025-09-09
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-27
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15