
Assist Excavation
Assist Excavation is a client-side Fabric mod for Minecraft that enhances the block mining experience by automatically targeting adjacent blocks.
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About this Mod
Assist Excavation
Assist Excavation is a client-side Fabric mod for Minecraft that enhances the block mining experience by automatically targeting adjacent blocks. This utility mod makes it easier and more efficient to excavate large areas without providing any unfair advantages in multiplayer games. However, there is still a possibility that the server may identify it as cheating.
Features
- Automatically mines adjacent blocks of the same type
- Configurable mining area shape (rectangle or circle)
- Adjustable mining range (1-6 blocks)
- Configurable delay between mining operations
- Respects server-side reach distance limits
- Works only on the client-side - no server-side installation required
- Compatible with multiplayer servers
How It Works
When you start mining a block, the mod will automatically target and mine adjacent blocks of the same type within the configured range. The mining process respects the server's reach distance settings, ensuring it doesn't provide any unfair advantages.
Controls
- Z Key: Toggle the assist excavation feature on/off
- V Key: Open the configuration menu
Configuration
The mod includes a configuration menu accessible with the V key, where you can adjust:
- Delay Ticks: Control the delay between mining operations (0-40 ticks)
- Reach: Set the mining range (1-6 blocks)
- Excavation Mode: Choose between rectangle or circle shaped mining area
Important Notes
- This mod is client-side only and does not require server-side installation
- The mod respects server rules and limitations
- It does not provide "cheat" functionality or unfair advantages
- Designed to improve quality of life for legitimate mining activities
Available Versions
How to Install Assist Excavation 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 (1.21.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Assist Excavation". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.4, 1.20.1
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Assist Excavation 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 (1.21.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Assist Excavation compatible with fabric?
Assist Excavation officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.4, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Assist Excavation – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Assist Excavation 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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