Passthrough Signs
Enable the ability to right-click through wall signs, to interact with chests & other TileEntities
About this Mod
Enable the ability to right-click through wall signs, to interact with chests & other TileEntities.
Example: Right-clicking on a sign attached to a chest will open the chest
As of v. 2.0.0, it now also works for banners, item frames & paintings (Configurable, off by default)
Required on both client & server side.
Modpack permissions
Feel free to use Passthrough Signs in any kind of modpack, as long as you link back to this page and don’t make any money of the modpack.
Credits
dmillerw, the original creator of the mod - before passing it onto me in 2015
Available Versions
How to Install Passthrough Signs 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Passthrough Signs". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+58 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Passthrough Signs 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Passthrough Signs compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
Passthrough Signs officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Passthrough Signs – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Passthrough Signs 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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