GravelMiner
Automatically (insta-)mines falling gravel blocks that get in your way while mining.
About this Mod
This mod will make your mining trips more enjoyable by getting rid of the falling gravel problem that everyone has run into before.
When you break a block, any falling gravel above will be instantly broken.
This mod is available for NeoForge, Fabric and Forge. It requires Balm, which must be installed alongside the mod.
- Instantly breaks falling gravel when breaking the block below
- Optional on clients. Only those who want to use it need to install it.
Available Versions
How to Install GravelMiner on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "GravelMiner". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+26 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
GravelMiner server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is GravelMiner compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
GravelMiner officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with GravelMiner – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if GravelMiner consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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