Metal Detectors
A simple tool that helps you find metals, chests and other items
About this Mod
Metal Detector
This mod features new tools that will help you find items that you might be looking for.
The standard issue metal detector will start beeping when you are getting close to minerals, chests among other things, while the advanced detector can be set to find specific materials.
There is even rumored that there is a detector that will tell you how far away from the item(s) you are.
Available Versions
How to Install Metal Detectors 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 (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Metal Detectors". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Metal Detectors 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Metal Detectors compatible with forge?
Metal Detectors officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Metal Detectors – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Metal Detectors 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 Metal Detectors with just one click on your server.