
Crafty Tools
Crafty Tools is a lightweight mod that adds new, helpful tools to make Minecraft easier and more fun.
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About this Mod
Crafty Tools
Crafty Tools is a lightweight mod that adds new, helpful tools to make Minecraft easier and more fun.
Tools Included
Villagers Wand – Formerly known as Job Resetter. Shift + right-click a villager (including Nitwits) to reset its profession, even after trade locking the villager.
Villager Follow Mode can be enabled or disabled by right-clicking in the air while holding the wand in your main hand, allowing villagers to follow you.
Name Tag Lanyard – Right-click to use. A reusable tool that allows players to rename mobs up to 10 times. Works similarly to a name tag.
Torch Placer – Right-click to open its inventory and load torches inside. When held in the off-hand, it automatically places torches in dark areas using smart placement rules.
Gentle Shears – Right-click passive mobs (like cows or chickens) to collect drops without hurting them.
Wicked Shears – Right-click hostile mobs with a chance to grab rare drops safely.
Stone / Iron / Diamond Shears – Higher durability and better efficiency.
Changelog
For the latest updates, bug fixes, and changes, please refer to the Changelog.
Perfect for modpacks and survival worlds looking for small quality-of-life upgrades.
📖 Wiki
For detailed usage, recipes, and tips, visit the Crafty Tools Wiki.
Available Versions
How to Install Crafty Tools on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Crafty Tools". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.4, 1.21.1, 1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Crafty Tools server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 Crafty Tools compatible with forge and neoforge?
Crafty Tools officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.4, 1.21.1, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Crafty Tools – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Crafty Tools 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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