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BiomeSpy

Rewrites search algorithm for /locate and Nature Compass — 97% less time costs.

FabricNeoForgeForge
Loaders
FabricNeoForgeForge
Downloads on Modrinth
1.5M
Followers on Modrinth
61
versions
18
Updated
May 11, 2026May 11
Published
in 2025

At a glance

Runs on Fabric, NeoForge and Forge
For Minecraft 1.21.10, 26.1–26.1.2 …
Server only — players don't need to install it
Latest version — 1.3.2 from May 11, 2026
License LGPL-3.0-only — free
Where it's needed
In gamenot neededOn serverrequired

Install on the server only; players don't need it

Game versions1.21.1, 1.21.10, 26.1–26.1.2 …

Tired of waiting for /locate biome or Nature Compass to finish scanning or even crashing the server?

Biome Spy rewrites the biome-search algorithm, reducing biome locate time by up to 97%, and reducing structure locate time by up to 90%

This mod assumes that five of the noise functions used during world generation are height-independent, allowing massive reductions in search computation without affecting accuracy(Still able to search cave biomes).

✅ Supports TerraBlender and AlexsCaves biomes
🧭 Tested and verified on All The Mods 10
⚡ No worldgen changes, no config needed — just pure speed.

FAQ

How to install BiomeSpy?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download BiomeSpy for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does BiomeSpy support?

BiomeSpy has builds for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.21.1, 1.21.10, 26.1–26.1.2.

Is BiomeSpy needed on the server?

Server only — players don't need to install it

License and source
GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 onlyfree to use and share; changes to the mod itself must be published under the same license
Original — Modrinth↗Files unchanged, verified with SHA-512Is this your mod? For rights holders

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