Dibs!

Dibs!

This mod lets you permanently bind any unemployed villager to any workstation block and bed of your choice.

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About this Mod

Dibs!

Take control of villager profession and sleep assignment. Bind any villager to any workstation or bed permanently.

FEATURES
Permanent Villager-Workstation BindingVillagers who are unemployed can be permanently bound to a workstation
Permanent Villager-Bed BindingVillagers can be permanently bound to a bed
Protected WorkstationsOther villagers cannot gain a profession from a bound workstation
Protected BedsOther villagers cannot claim or sleep on a bound bed
Villager LocatorA glowing effect is applied to a villager, making them easy to find
Workstation/Bed LocatorA trail of white particles is applied from the villager to their bound workstation and/or bed
Auto-Cleanup On BreakBreaking 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 V, 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

Binding Ritual

Pressing V at a bound workstation block

Pressing V

Available Versions

Dibs! 4.0.0release
MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric
May 22, 2026
Dibs! 3.1.1release
MC 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric
May 8, 2026
Dibs! 3.1.0release
MC 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric
May 4, 2026
Dibs! 3.1.0release
MC 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8fabric
May 4, 2026
Dibs! 3.1.0release
MC 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4fabric
May 4, 2026

How to Install Dibs! on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).

3

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

fabric

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+12 more)

Server-side

Required

Recommended 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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Details

License
Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal
Server-side
Required

Supported Versions

26.1.226.1.126.11.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.5+5 more