Pickup Filter
A mod that adds an item blacklist.
About this Mod
About
This mod adds a pickup filter or item filter, which prevents certain items from getting picked up. You can set it to a whitelist or a blacklist. Fully server-side.
How to use
Commands:
/itemfilter add [item]: Adds an item to the filter/itemfilter remove [item]: Removes an item from the filter/itemfilter list: Lists what's in the filter/itemfilter mode [whitelist|blacklist]: Sets the mode of the filter/itemfilter mode: Tells you the mode of the filter
Admin Commands:
/itemfilter [player] add [item]: Adds an item to a specific player's filter/itemfilter [player] remove [item]: Removes an item from a specific player's filter/itemfilter [player] list: Lists what's in a specific player's filter/itemfilter [player] mode [whitelist|blacklist]: Sets the mode of a specific player's filter/itemfilter [player] mode: Tells you the mode of a specific player's filter/itemfilter [player] lock: Locks a specific player's filter, preventing them from editing it/itemfilter [player] hide: Hides a specific player's filter, preventing them from viewing it/itemfilter default locked [true|false]: Sets the default filter locked state for new players/itemfilter default hidden [true|false]: Sets the default filter hidden state for new players
FAQ
Doesn't this already exist?
Yes, but this mod is fully server-side.
Will you update to a different version/modloader?
Maybe.
Will you add compatibility with other mods?
Available Versions
How to Install Pickup Filter 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 (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Pickup Filter". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1, 1.20
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Pickup Filter 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Pickup Filter compatible with fabric?
Pickup Filter officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Pickup Filter – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Pickup Filter 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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