
Dimension Separator
Minecraft Forge mod (1.20.1) for modpack makers — restrict which mods can interact with which dimensions. Block mob spawning, loot tables, world generation and item usage per dimension via a simple JSON config.
About this Mod
Dimension Separator
This mod is created to separate what can appear in wich dimension.
Tested on Minecraft 1.20.1 with Forge 47.1.3+.
What does it do?
I wanted to make a RP server where all the "magic" was forbiden in the overworld for lore purposes but I struggled to prevent some structures to appear in the overworld while still be in my custom dimension.
So I tried to create a mod to help me just do that.
It's still in testing but you can use a simple json config to tell the mod what exactly you want to let appear in wich dimension.
For each dimension, you can blacklist or whitelist mod namespaces to block:
- World generation features (ores, plants, structures...)
- Mob spawning
- Loot tables (chests, mob drops...)
- Item usage (right-click on blocks, in the air, or on entities)
- Structure generation
Configuration
The config file is located at config/dimensionseparator.json.~~~~
Here is an example :
{
"dimensions": {
"minecraft:overworld": {
"mode": "blacklist",
"bypassLevel": 2,
"namespaces": ["ars_nouveau", "iceandfire"],
"blacklistedIds": ["minecraft:zombie"],
"whitelistedIds": ["ars_nouveau:bookwyrm_familiar"],
"features": true,
"mobs": true,
"loot": true,
"items": true,
"structures": true
}
}
}
Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
mode |
string | "blacklist" to block listed mods, "whitelist" to allow only listed mods |
bypassLevel |
int | Minimum operator level allowed to /summon blocked entities (-1 or absent = no bypass) |
namespaces |
string array | Mod IDs to block or allow depending on mode |
blacklistedIds |
string array | Specific IDs always blocked, regardless of mode (e.g. "minecraft:zombie") |
whitelistedIds |
string array | Specific IDs always allowed, regardless of mode (e.g. "ars_nouveau:bookwyrm_familiar") |
features |
boolean | Block world generation features (ores, plants...) from listed mods |
mobs |
boolean | Block mob spawning from listed mods |
loot |
boolean | Block loot tables from listed mods (chests, mob drops...) |
items |
boolean | Block item usage (right-click) from listed mods |
structures |
boolean | Block structure generation from listed mods |
Setting a category to false disables blocking for that category, even if the namespace is listed.
Known Limitations
/locateon a blocked structure will search indefinitely without result. This is vanilla Minecraft behavior when no matching structure exists in the dimension.- Client-side keybinds (e.g. opening a mod's GUI with a custom key) are not blocked — only right-click interactions are covered. In practice, opening an interface without being able to interact with the dimension is harmless.
- Item usage via custom keybinds is client-side and cannot be intercepted server-side.
Compatibility
This mod uses Mixins and event handlers and should be compatible with most Forge mods. If you encounter a conflict, please open an issue.
Issues & Contributions
Found a bug or have a suggestion? Open an issue on GitHub.
Available Versions
How to Install Dimension Separator on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.6).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Dimension Separator". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Dimension Separator 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 4 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.6). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Dimension Separator compatible with forge?
Dimension Separator officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Dimension Separator – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Dimension Separator 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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