Sweeper Maid (Fabric)
Unofficial Fabric port of Sweeper Maid = A lightweight mod that collects all dropped items and unnecessary entities for optimization.
About this Mod
This is an unofficial Fabric port of Sweeper Maid by Hexagram (Viola-Siemens), originally a Forge mod. This port is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original author.
An optimization mod. The sweeper cleans all dropped items at regular intervals and collects them in a "dustbin". Not only dropped items but also other entities (default: arrows and spectral arrows) can be swept to improve server performance.
Client side is not required. This mod can work server-side only, like a plugin.
Dustbin
All collected dropped items will show up in the 54-slot dustbin temporarily. Use the command /sweepermaid dustbin to open the dustbin. You can also set the permission level of it in the configuration.
Configuration
The sweeper's cooldown, other types of entities to be swept, and even messages sent to players can all be configured. The config file is located at config/sweepermaid.json.
Commands
/sweepermaid dustbin [index]- Open a dustbin (default: any player)/sweepermaid clean- Trigger an immediate sweep (default: op only)
Available Versions
How to Install Sweeper Maid (Fabric) 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 (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Sweeper Maid (Fabric)". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Sweeper Maid (Fabric) 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Sweeper Maid (Fabric) compatible with fabric?
Sweeper Maid (Fabric) officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Sweeper Maid (Fabric) – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Sweeper Maid (Fabric) 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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