Universal Wrench
by pitan76
Universal Wrench is a utility mod that adds a single wrench item for rotating, editing and combining machines across several technology mods.
What it does
Holding the wrench and using it on a block lets a player edit that block's settings, such as rotating it or changing a configuration, without opening a separate menu. The wrench is compatible with many industrial mods, so players working through a technology progression can use one tool across different machines.
Installation requires Fabric API and MCPitanLib on Fabric, and MCPitanLib on the other loaders. The server and every player need the mod installed. Files are published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 27 release versions, 1.16.4 – 26.2, and the code is open source under the Apache License 2.0.
Key features
Single wrench tool
One wrench item covers the block editing and rotation that other industrial mods would otherwise each handle separately.
Wrench editing table
A dedicated table lets players edit how the wrench behaves, so the tool can be adjusted before it is used in a build.
Adding and removing wrenches
Wrench functions can be added to or removed from the tool, so each player can keep the set of actions they use.
Combining wrenches
Wrenches can be combined into one item, reducing the number of tools a player needs to carry.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.16.x2 of 2 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
Use cases
Working with Applied Energistics 2
The wrench handles blocks from Applied Energistics 2, so players can rotate and configure its parts with the same tool.
Industrial progression
Players moving through Tech Reborn, Modern Industrialization or Industrial Revolution can use one wrench across those machine sets.
Quarries and paths
The wrench also works with Enhanced Quarries and Speedy Path, extending its use to quarry and path blocks.
Who it’s for: Players running technology or industrial modpacks who want one tool for several machine mods, and server owners who need the wrench on both sides.
How it compares
Industrial Foregoing Wrench Compat is a Forge and NeoForge compatibility add-on for 1.18.2 – 1.21.1, released under the MIT License and open source. Wrenched is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later, and it is also open source. Universal Wrench covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across a wider range, 1.16.4 – 26.2, under the Apache License 2.0.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Wrench | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.16.4 – 26.2 | Client and server | 2025-06-17 |
| Industrial Foregoing Wrench Compat | Forge and NeoForge | 1.18.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-09-05 |
| Wrenched | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-02-28 |
Questions
Does Universal Wrench need Fabric API?
Does the server need Universal Wrench?
Which game versions have files?
In the catalog
Universal Wrench is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/universal-wrench
- Owner
- pitan76
- Published
- 2024-09-29
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-06-17
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15