SmartLeads
Improves lead behaviour by enabling leashed entities to jump-block more easily and teleporting them to the player if the leash is about to break.
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About this Mod
SmartLeads
Improves lead behavior: leashed mobs follow more smoothly, jump over obstacles, and break leads far less often, making animal transport simple and reliable.
You can change settings by using command /function smartleads:settings
⚙️ Server side!
If you only install this datapack/mod on your server/LAN, it will work for everyone else without them needing to install it!
⤵️ Installation:
Datapack:
Download the latest release and put the datapack .zip file into the datapacks folder of your Minecraft world.
Mod:
Download the latest release and put the mod .jar file into the mods folder of your Minecraft game.
✍️ Feedback, Questions & Suggestions
I'm always listening! If you happen to have questions, suggestions or just encountered a bug, then feel free to join my discord server to ask for help in the "mods and datapacks" section. Click to join the server
Available Versions
How to Install SmartLeads on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (26.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "SmartLeads". 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 (+7 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
SmartLeads server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 SmartLeads compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
SmartLeads officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with SmartLeads – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if SmartLeads 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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