Simple Ore Detector
A mod about finding ores
About this Mod
Simple Ore Detector
Tired of digging aimlessly? The Simple Ore Detector mod introduces a tiered set of tools designed to help you locate valuable ores.
✨ Features
Detector Wand Detects ores beyond the clicked face, range depends on the tier:
- Wooden: 4 blocks range
- Iron: 8 blocks range
- Diamond: 12 blocks range
- Netherite: 14 blocks range
Prospector Block Scan the chunk and create a report containing the info about the ores in the chunk.
🤝 Compatibility
This mod checks for block with the "ores" tag. All mods that add this tag to their ores should be compatible.
This is my first mod, so it may have bugs.
Available Versions
How to Install Simple Ore Detector 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 "Simple Ore Detector". 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 (+4 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Simple Ore Detector 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 Simple Ore Detector compatible with fabric and neoforge?
Simple Ore Detector officially supports fabric, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Simple Ore Detector – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Simple Ore Detector 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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