Network Tool Plus
AE2 Network Tool enhancement mod with auto card collection and 21 upgrade slots.
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About this Mod
Network Tool Plus
A Minecraft NeoForge mod that enhances AE2's Network Tool with auto-collection, expanded inventory, and toolbox improvements.
Features
- Collector Mode — Sneak + right-click to toggle. When active, the tool gains an enchantment glint and automatically pulls upgrade cards from your inventory into the tool
- Auto-Collect — Works whether the tool is in your inventory or a Curios slot. Scans your inventory every 10 ticks for AE2 upgrade cards and moves them into the tool
- 21 Upgrade Slots — Expanded from the vanilla 9 slots to 21 (7×3 grid), with custom GUI textures
- Toolbox Smart-Fill — Shift-clicking upgrade cards from the toolbox in a machine GUI directly fills upgrade slots. Incompatible cards stay put. Terminal GUIs retain original behavior
- Tool Slot Locking — When any AE2 menu is open, Network Tools in your inventory are locked to prevent accidental shift-click movement
- Curios Integration — (Optional) Wear the Network Tool in a Curios slot. Full collector mode and auto-collect support
Dependencies
| Dependency | Version | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Minecraft | 1.21.1 | Yes |
| NeoForge | 21.1.219+ | Yes |
| AE2 | 19.0+ | Yes |
| Curios | 9.1.0+ | No |
Usage
- Hold a Network Tool and sneak + right-click to toggle Collector Mode (tool gains enchantment glow)
- Any upgrade cards in your inventory will be automatically collected into the tool
- Open any AE2 machine GUI — the tool's upgrade slots appear in the toolbox panel (7×3 instead of 3×3)
License
GNU LGPL 3.0
Available Versions
How to Install Network Tool Plus 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 (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Network Tool Plus". 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
Network Tool Plus 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Network Tool Plus compatible with forge and neoforge?
Network Tool Plus officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Network Tool Plus – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Network Tool Plus 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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