
Randombar
Selects a random hotbar slot after placing a block
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About this Mod
DEPRECATED
See Block Palettes for newer version
Information
Randombar is a client side mod that allows the player to randomly select a random hotbar slot upon placing a block.
The purpose for this mod is to add some detail in your builds.
Commands
/randombar <Minimum hotbar slot (1-9)> <Maximum hotbar slot (1-9)>
Example:
/randombar 5 9
When placing a block a random slot between 5 and 9 (both inclusive) will be selected.
Hotkeys
Press the 'r' key to toggle the random slot selection on and off.
Available Versions
How to Install Randombar 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 "Randombar". 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
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Randombar 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 Randombar compatible with fabric and quilt?
Randombar officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Randombar – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Randombar 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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