Gimbal
An open source building assist mod featuring Vim-like modes and modifiers.
About this Mod
A free and open source builing assist mod, featuring Vim-like modes and modifiers.
Notice: This mod is still in early development. There are still a lot of bugs and missing features.
Dependencies
Features
You can find a showcase of the special modes and modifiers here.
Modes
- Normal (The default mode. Return to this mode anytime by pressing
ESC.) - Insert (Edit the world, as you normally would. Default keybinding:
i.) - Replace (Replace blocks with others. Default keybinding:
r.)
Modifiers (All unbound by default!)
- No Clip (Fly through blocks.)
- Force Place (Allow placement of all blocks, anywhere.)
- No Updates (Don't send block updates)
- Bulldozer (Quickly break blocks)
Gamemode switcher (Also unbound by default!)
Switch between Creative, Survival & Spectator with keybinds. These are also unbound by default.
How to use in Multiplayer
In order to function, Gimble needs to be installed on the Server.
Gimble will disable all modifications on the client, if it cannot find itself on the server.
People without Gimble may still join servers with Gimble installed.
There is no permission system (yet).
Available Versions
How to Install Gimbal 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 (1.19.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Gimbal". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.19.2
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Gimbal 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 (1.19.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Gimbal compatible with fabric?
Gimbal officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.19.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Gimbal – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Gimbal 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.
Rent Modded Server
Install Gimbal with just one click on your server.