Create: Var Tag
A Create addon that allows string names for the redstone links
About this Mod
The Create mod added the redstone link, which is super useful for various redstone control systems. But the channel can only be set using items, which are prone to collision and hard to organize in larger systems.
This mod adds a Variable Name Tag (Var Tag), which allows you to set the channel using String (text) names!
It can be crafted with an iron nugget and an iron sheet:
Right-clicking with it opens a UI to set the variable name. Variable names set in the same dimension are displayed in the list below. Click to fill in.
Only tags with the same variable name will "match":
Pointing to the frequency slot on the redstone link will also display the string name:
There is also a creative mode tool (Conversion Wand) that allows you to replace all var tags in the current dimension with vanilla items, so your map still works even after the var tag mod is removed. Right click with the wand to convert. Note: This cannot be undone!
Available Versions
How to Install Create: Var Tag on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).
Set neoforge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Create: Var Tag". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Create: Var Tag server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong neoforge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 4 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Create: Var Tag compatible with neoforge?
Create: Var Tag officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Create: Var Tag – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Create: Var Tag 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.
Similar Mods
Rent Modded Server
Install Create: Var Tag with just one click on your server.