
Pick Tool
Pick block while holding a tool to swap to the effective tool for that block. Server side, works with all tools.
About this Mod
Pick Tool
This is a lightweight mod that allows using the "Pick block" key while holding a tool to swap to the effective tool for the targeted block.
Works with all tools, both vanilla and modded ones.
If there are multiple effective tools for the block in the inventory, consequent pick blocks will cycle through them.
Tools can be excluded from being picked by adding them to the file picktool.json located in the config folder. The file supports both singular items and item tags, for example:
- Adding
#minecraft:swordswill ignore all swords - Adding
minecraft:shearswill ignore shears
The mod is server-side. It works for all players when installed on a dedicated server or LAN host without clients having to install it. It also works in singleplayer.
This mod has no dependencies.
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Available Versions
How to Install Pick Tool 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 (26.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Pick Tool". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+1 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Pick Tool 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 (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Pick Tool compatible with fabric and neoforge?
Pick Tool officially supports fabric, neoforge for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Pick Tool – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Pick Tool 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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