Dispenser Configurator
Configure the vanilla Dispenser to use (almost) any item. Data driven.
About this Mod
Configure the vanilla Dispenser to use (almost) any item. Data driven.
Works server-side and in single player.
Dispensers are configured via a new data type loaded through data packs: "dispenser_configurator".
In a "dispenser_configurator", you can define a list of items and item tags you wish to give functionality in
Dispensers.
Minecraft has several ways of handling item usage (5), so a "dispenser_configurator" can also have a "targets" list
that defines how it should use its items.
There's a "Default Dispenser Configurators" data pack included that contains several configurators I've tested which I
think fit well into vanilla+ minecraft, they're listed
here.
You can disable the data pack using the vanilla /datapack disable command.
More information about how to create a "dispenser_configurator" is available on
the wiki.
The builtin "Default Dispenser Configurators" data pack also serves as a good example data pack.
Known issues:
- the
"ITEM_USE"target doesn't work the way you might expect for every item.
Translating
If you'd like to help translate Dispenser Configurator, you can do so on
Crowdin.
This mod is only for Fabric (works on Quilt, too!) and I won't be porting it to Forge. The license is MIT, however,
so anyone else is free to port it.
I'd appreciate links back to this page if you port or otherwise modify this project, but links aren't required.
Available Versions
How to Install Dispenser Configurator 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 "Dispenser Configurator". 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 (+29 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Dispenser Configurator 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 Dispenser Configurator compatible with fabric and quilt?
Dispenser Configurator officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Dispenser Configurator – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Dispenser Configurator 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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