
Dibs!
This mod lets you permanently bind any unemployed villager to any workstation block and bed of your choice.
About this Mod

Take control of villager profession and sleep assignment. Bind any villager to any workstation or bed permanently.
| FEATURES |
| Permanent Villager-Workstation Binding | Villagers who are unemployed can be permanently bound to a workstation |
| Permanent Villager-Bed Binding | Villagers can be permanently bound to a bed |
| Protected Workstations | Other villagers cannot gain a profession from a bound workstation |
| Protected Beds | Other villagers cannot claim or sleep on a bound bed |
| Villager Locator | A glowing effect is applied to a villager, making them easy to find |
| Workstation/Bed Locator | A trail of white particles is applied from the villager to their bound workstation and/or bed |
| Auto-Cleanup On Break | Breaking a bound workstation or bed automatically releases the binding, freeing both the block and the villager |
| HOW TO USE |
Binding a villager to a workstation:
- Hold a stack of workstation items in your main hand (e.g. a composter, lectern, blast furnace, etc.).
- Right-click an unemployed villager. A brief ritual begins, shown by happy particles around them.
- One item from your stack is now bound to that villager (the rest remain unbound).
- Place the bound item as a block anywhere in the world.
- The villager will navigate to their workstation and gain the corresponding profession.
Binding a villager to a bed:
- Hold any bed in your main hand.
- Right-click any villager (employed or unemployed). A brief ritual begins, shown by happy particles around them.
- Place the bound bed anywhere in the world.
- The villager will navigate to and sleep in that bed.
Finding the villager or workstation/bed:
- Look directly at the villager or the placed workstation/bed.
- Press
, a particle effect will be applied.
| CONFIGURATION |
If you have Mod Menu installed, you can customize your experience:
| Particle Duration (seconds) | Determines how long the `happy_villager` particles play around the villager during the binding ritual |
| Glow Duration (seconds) | Determines how long the assigned villager remains highlighted with the glowing effect when the V key is pressed |
| REQUIREMENTS |
- Fabric Loader
- Fabric API
- Cloth Config API (1.21.x)
- YetAnotherConfigLib (26.x)
- Mod Menu (recommended for easy in-game configuration)
| CLIENT & SERVER |
Some functionality exists on both the client and the server, making the mod required for the server but optional for the client.
| FREE & OPEN SOURCE |
This is a completely free project. I'm not asking for donations or "buy me a coffee" contributions. If you enjoy the mod, the best way to support it is by:
- Leaving a rating/review
- Sharing it with friends
- Reporting any bugs you find
| GALLERY |
Binding Ritual

Pressing V at a bound workstation block

Available Versions
How to Install Dibs! 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Dibs!". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+12 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Dibs! 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Dibs! compatible with fabric?
Dibs! officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Dibs! – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Dibs! 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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