
tool-switch
# Tool Switch Never stop mining to search for the right tool again. Tool Switch automatically selects the best tool from your hotbar when you start breaking a block and seamlessly switches back to your previously selected slot once you're finished.
About this Mod
Tool Switch
Never stop mining to search for the right tool again.
Tool Switch automatically selects the best tool from your hotbar when you start breaking a block and seamlessly switches back to your previously selected slot once you're finished.
Features
Automatically selects the optimal tool for the block being mined.
Returns to your original hotbar slot after mining.
Prevents hotbar flickering during continuous mining.
Respects manual slot changes and player input.
Supports pickaxes, axes, shovels, hoes, and shears.
Intelligent enchantment handling:
- Prefers Silk Touch over Fortune.
- Considers Efficiency levels.
- Chooses tools based on actual mining performance.
Preserves swords by excluding them from automatic selection.
Fully client-side and lightweight.
Perfect for builders, miners, and players who want smoother gameplay without changing the vanilla experience.
Available Versions
How to Install tool-switch 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "tool-switch". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
tool-switch 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is tool-switch compatible with fabric?
tool-switch officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with tool-switch – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if tool-switch 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.
Similar Mods
Rent Modded Server
Install tool-switch with just one click on your server.