PickUpExtender
A Fabric mod that extends the pickup range for items in the world.
About this Mod
PickUp Extender
A Fabric mod for Minecraft that extends the pickup range for items in the world with configurable distance and convenient hotkeys.
Hotkeys
- P: Toggle PickUp Extender on/off
- [: Decrease pickup range
- ]: Increase pickup range
You can customize these keybindings in Minecraft's Controls menu under "PickUp Extender".
Manual Configuration
You can also edit the configuration file directly:
- Windows:
%APPDATA%/.minecraft/config/pickupextender.json - macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/config/pickupextender.json - Linux:
~/.minecraft/config/pickupextender.json
Settings
- pickupRange: The maximum distance (in blocks) from which you can pick up items (1-20 blocks, default: 4)
- Vanilla Minecraft uses 1 block range
- Higher values allow picking up items from further away
- enabled: Toggle the extended pickup range on/off (default: true)
- When disabled, uses vanilla Minecraft pickup range
You can customize these keybindings in Minecraft's Controls menu under "PickUp Extender".
Features
- Extended Pickup Range: Pick up items from a greater distance than vanilla Minecraft
- Configurable Distance: Adjust the pickup range from 1 to 20 blocks
- Toggle On/Off: Enable or disable the extended pickup range
- Hotkeys: Quick access to toggle and adjust settings in-game
- ModMenu Integration: Easy configuration through ModMenu interface
- In-Game Feedback: Chat messages confirm your changes
Available Versions
How to Install PickUpExtender 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 (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "PickUpExtender". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+1 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
PickUpExtender 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is PickUpExtender compatible with fabric?
PickUpExtender officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with PickUpExtender – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if PickUpExtender 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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