Switch Tools

This simple mod will replace any broken tool in your hand with another of the same type from your inventory.

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About this Mod

This simple mod will replace any broken tool in your hand with another of the same type from your inventory, prioritizing those that are exactly the same as the broken item; otherwise, it will pick up an item with the same capacity.

The tools covered are: Axes, Pickaxes, Shovels, and Hoes.

Available Versions

Switch Tools 1.21.1 - 0.3.1-alfa.3alpha

MC 1.21.1neoforge

May 11, 2026

How to Install Switch Tools on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set neoforge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Switch Tools". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

neoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Switch Tools server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong neoforge 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 Switch Tools compatible with neoforge?

Switch Tools officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Switch Tools – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Switch Tools 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.