Inside The Block (ITB)
No more boring vanilla block entities, if any vanilla block has a container that should be visible, this mod will show it's content! (Or if it doesn't it will eventually..)
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About this Mod
Have bugs or issues?
👉 Report them here: https://github.com/zKryle/ITB/issues
Inside The Block
Inside The Block is a visual-focused mod that reimagines vanilla container blocks by making them 3D, hollow, and interactive.
Blocks like the furnace are no longer opaque cubes — you can actually see what’s happening inside them in real time.
Features (v1.1.0)
- 3D hollow Blast Furnace and Smoker model
- Fixed missing textures inside the model
- Fixed a bug with retrieving the fluid texture that had the game crash in some cases
Features (v1.0.0)
- 3D hollow Furnace model
- Items visibly cooking inside the Furnace in real time
- Fully synced with the Furnace’s internal state
- Purely visual — no changes to vanilla mechanics
Planned Features
- More detailed item animations
- Optional configuration settings
- Compatibility improvements and optimizations
Important
- Suggestions and feedback are welcome!
Inside The Block focuses on immersion and visual clarity, making Minecraft’s world feel more alive by showing you what normally stays hidden.
(Technically still Minecraft — just with less mystery inside your blocks!)
© 2025 zKryle
Available Versions
How to Install Inside The Block (ITB) on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Inside The Block (ITB)". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.1, 1.20.6 (+5 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Inside The Block (ITB) 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 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Inside The Block (ITB) compatible with forge and neoforge?
Inside The Block (ITB) officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.1, 1.20.6. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Inside The Block (ITB) – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Inside The Block (ITB) 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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