Utilitarian
by LobsterJonn
Utilitarian gathers a set of small gameplay tools into one Forge and NeoForge mod, and each tool can be switched on or off in the config.
What it does
Each function sits in its own module, so a server owner or player can enable only the pieces they need. The bundled tools cover block placement, farming, chat, sounds and a few redstone helpers. Because the modules are independent, one can be left off without affecting the rest.
Servers that run it need every player to install it too. Files exist for Forge and NeoForge, for game versions 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, with 1.20.1-0.9.1 as the latest Forge build and 1.21.1-0.13.15 as the latest NeoForge build. The source code and an issue tracker are linked from the project, and the code is not open source; it is released under All rights reserved.
Key features
Angel block and fluid hopper
An angel block can be placed in mid air, and a fluid hopper takes fluid in at the top and sprays it out of the tip.
Wandering trader control
A module stops wandering traders from spawning near a base and forces them to appear at a different location, while trader carpets set the spawn spot.
Farmland and crop protection
Farmland is not trampled by stepping on pumpkins or melons, and tagged crop blocks keep farmland from turning back into dirt.
TPS meter and redstone clock
A TPS meter outputs a redstone signal that depends on the server's ticks per second, and a redstone clock can turn a signal on and off.
Sound and chat options
A startup sound plays when the game loads, and a chat module can block certain messages from being displayed to the player.
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: The mod suits players and server owners who want a set of small utilities in one package and prefer to turn each one on or off separately.
How it compares
Snad: Redstone Edition is released under the MIT License and covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 26.1.2, so it reaches more loaders and versions. Phantom's Utilities is released under the MIT License, runs on NeoForge only for 1.21.1 and is client and server. Angel Block Renewed is released under the MIT License and built for Fabric, Forge and Quilt across 1.18.2 – 1.20.2, so it does not cover NeoForge.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilitarian | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-05-10 |
| Snad: Redstone Edition | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 | Not published | 2026-06-12 |
| Phantom's Utilities | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-09-29 |
| Angel Block Renewed | Fabric, Forge and Quilt | 1.18.2 – 1.20.2 | Client and server | 2023-08-09 |
Questions
Which loaders does Utilitarian support?
Does the server need Utilitarian installed?
Can individual features be turned off?
In the catalog
Utilitarian is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 14,575 Utility mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Utilitarian is a mod containing a bunch of different functionality, neatly packaged in different modules that can be disabled and enabled depending on the users needs. Stop wandering traders from spawning near your base or force them to spawn in a different location.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/utilitarian
- Owner
- LobsterJonn
- Published
- 2024-08-15
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-05-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15