
ItemCleaner
Custom drop cleaning tool, supporting scheduled cleaning and range configuration
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About this Mod
ItemCleaner - Minecraft Item Cleanup Mod
ItemCleaner is a Fabric-based Minecraft mod designed to provide flexible and configurable item entity cleanup. It features scheduled automatic cleanup, customizable cleanup ranges, item whitelist management, and intuitive chat feedback. Suitable for both servers and single-player worlds.
Features
Core Cleanup Features
- ✅ Scheduled Auto Cleanup: Configurable cleanup intervals (default: 20 minutes) to automatically remove specified items
- ✅ Real-time Threshold Detection: Displays a warning when item entities reach a configured threshold, allowing players to decide whether to clean
- ✅ Player-Centric Range Cleanup: Cleans up item entities around each online player within a configurable radius
- ✅ Manual Cleanup Command: Execute cleanup instantly via commands for on-demand operations
- ✅ Admin Tool: Admins can obtain the Cleanup Hoe from the creative inventory or by using the command
/give @s itemcleaner:cleanup_hoe. Hold it in hand and right-click to instantly remove all item drops listed in the cleanup configuration - ✅ Single-Player Support: Fully functional in single-player worlds
Flexible Configuration System
- ✅ Precise Configuration: Fine-tune settings like cleanup toggle, interval, range, item threshold, and language
- ✅ Custom Cleanup Radius: Set horizontal cleanup radius (default: 48 blocks, i.e., 3 chunks) and vertical range (default: Y=-64 to Y=320)
- ✅ Item Whitelist Management: Precisely specify which items to clean (supports item IDs)
- ✅ Multiple List Management: Create and manage multiple cleanup lists; add or remove items via commands
- ✅ Customizable Messages: Customize cleanup countdown text and colors (supports Minecraft color codes
§) - ✅ Multi-Language Support: Includes English and Chinese; supports custom language packs
Clear User Feedback
- ✅ Chat Notifications: Countdown warnings before cleanup (1 minute, 30 seconds, 5 seconds)
- ✅ Detailed Cleanup Stats: After cleanup, shows total items removed and breakdown by item name, ID, and quantity
Installation
Place the downloaded mod JAR file into your mods folder.
Installation Steps
- Download the mod JAR file for your Minecraft version
- Place the JAR file into the
modsfolder:- Client: Place in the client's
modsfolder; supports single-player - Server: Place in the server's
modsfolder; all players share the same cleanup rules
- Client: Place in the client's
- Launch the game/server; the mod will generate a default config file automatically
Commands
- /cleandrops: Shows command overview
- /cleandrops help: Displays detailed help
- /cleandrops clean: Instantly cleans up item entities (based on the active cleanup list)
- /cleandrops add: Adds the currently held item to the cleanup list
- /cleandrops remove
: Removes an item by its full ID from the cleanup list - /cleandrops list: Shows all items in the current cleanup list
- /cleandrops toggle auto: Toggles automatic scheduled cleanup on/off
- /cleandrops toggle threshold: Toggles the item threshold warning feature on/off
- /cleandrops setinterval
: Sets the auto-cleanup interval (1 second = 20 ticks) - /cleandrops language
: Changes the mod's display language (e.g., en_usfor English,zh_cnfor Chinese) - /cleandrops listmanager create
: Creates a new cleanup list - /cleandrops listmanager switch
: Switches to the specified list - /cleandrops listmanager delete
: Deletes a list (must keep at least one list) - /cleandrops listmanager current: Shows the currently active list
- /cleandrops listmanager all: Lists all available cleanup lists
- /cleandrops listmanager list: Shows all lists and their contents
Configuration
Config file path: ./config/itemcleaner.json (generated automatically on first launch)
Core Configuration Parameters
{
"enableAutoCleanup": true, // Enable automatic cleanup (true = on, false = off)
"enableThresholdCheck": true, // Enable item count threshold check (true = on, false = off)
"cleanupInterval": 12000, // Auto-cleanup interval (in ticks)
"thresholdCheckInterval": 100, // Item threshold check interval (in ticks)
"warningCooldown": 1200, // Cooldown for pre-cleanup warnings (in ticks)
"cleanRadius": 48, // Horizontal cleanup radius (in blocks)
"yMin": -64, // Minimum Y-level for cleanup
"yMax": 320, // Maximum Y-level for cleanup
"itemThreshold": 100, // Item count threshold to trigger cleanup warnings
"language": "en_us", // Display language (e.g., "en_us" for English)
"currentCleanupList": "default", // Currently active cleanup list
"cleanupLists": { // Stores multiple independent cleanup lists (key = list name, value = array of item IDs)
"NowClean": [
"minecraft:gravel",
"minecraft:sand"
],
"default": [
"minecraft:cobblestone",
"minecraft:dirt",
"minecraft:bone",
"minecraft:rotten_flesh",
"minecraft:spider_eye",
"minecraft:string",
"minecraft:feather",
"minecraft:gunpowder",
"minecraft:flint",
"minecraft:gravel",
"minecraft:sand",
"minecraft:clay_ball",
"minecraft:snowball",
"minecraft:egg",
"minecraft:cod",
"minecraft:salmon",
"minecraft:pufferfish",
"minecraft:tropical_fish",
"minecraft:beef",
"minecraft:porkchop",
"minecraft:chicken",
"minecraft:rabbit",
"minecraft:mutton",
"minecraft:leather",
"minecraft:wool",
"minecraft:stick",
"minecraft:stone",
"minecraft:cobblestone",
"minecraft:grass_block",
"minecraft:dead_bush",
"minecraft:brown_mushroom",
"minecraft:red_mushroom",
"minecraft:lily_pad",
"minecraft:seagrass",
"minecraft:kelp"
]
}
}
Available Versions
How to Install ItemCleaner 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 (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "ItemCleaner". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
ItemCleaner 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is ItemCleaner compatible with fabric?
ItemCleaner officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with ItemCleaner – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if ItemCleaner 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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