Item Pickup Filter
Client-side Item Pickup Filter with bypass keybind, whitelist/blocklist modes
About this Mod
Item Pickup Filter (IPF) is a lightweight client-side mod that gives you full control over what items you pick up in Minecraft.
No more cluttered inventories — block unwanted items, or allow only the ones you care about!
✅ Features
- 🟢 Whitelist / Blocklist Modes → Choose whether you only pick up listed items or block them.
- 🛡️ Forcefield Illusion (Multiplayer Safe) → Rejected items are instantly and silently dropped at your feet on servers!
- ⌨️ Chat-Safe Commands → Uses
!ipfinstead of/ipfso it works flawlessly on any server without triggering "Unknown Command" errors. - 🔑 Bypass Keybind → Temporarily disable filtering while holding your Sneak key.
- ✨ Smart Item Formatting → No need to type
minecraft:! Just typedirtorcobblestoneand the mod handles the rest. - 🎛️ Configurable Feedback → Silent, message-only, or full chat feedback when pickups are blocked.
- ⚡ Quick Toggle → Enable or disable the entire filter instantly.
- 💻 Lightweight & Server-Friendly → 100% client-side, no server install required.
📜 Commands
- !ipf → Show help menu
- !ipf toggle → Toggle Item Pickup Filter on/off
- !ipf status → Show current status, mode, and item count
- !ipf add
- → Add an item to the filter (e.g.,
!ipf add dirt) - !ipf remove
- → Remove an item from the filter
- !ipf list → Show all filtered items
- !ipf clear → Clear all filtered items
- !ipf mode <whitelist | blocklist> → Switch filter mode
- !ipf feedback <silent | message | full> → Control feedback style
🆕 The 1.21.X Update!
- Updated to 1.21.0 - 1.21.8!
- Improved Multiplayer Handling ("Forcefield Illusion") → More consistent and reliable item interception on servers.
- Join Notification → Sleek message confirming the mod is active when you join a world.
- Refined Command Menu → Cleaner, more readable help output with
!ipf. - General Stability Improvements across all supported versions.
🐞 Found a bug or have a suggestion?
- GitHub: Item Pickup Filter Issues
- Discord: Join our community
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Available Versions
How to Install Item Pickup Filter 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 (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Item Pickup Filter". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+9 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Item Pickup Filter 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Item Pickup Filter compatible with fabric?
Item Pickup Filter officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Item Pickup Filter – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Item Pickup Filter 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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