chain-mining
Mine entire ore veins and log clusters with a single block break - featuring optimized durability (1 point per chain), particle preview effects, and full enchantment support.
- Loaders
- Fabric
- Downloads on Modrinth
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- versions
- 2
- Updated
- January 8, 2026Jan 8
- Published
- in 2026
At a glance
Works both in the game and on the server — install where you need it
v1.1.0 (2026-01-06)
New Features
- New UI Interface: Tab-based layout with left-side navigation and right-side content area
- Block Blacklist: Added block blacklist feature, blacklist takes priority over whitelist
- Tool Blacklist: Added tool blacklist feature, prevents specific tools from triggering chain mining
- Direct to Inventory: Drops from chain mining can go directly to player inventory, overflow drops at feet
- Bilingual Search: Whitelist/blacklist editors support both Chinese and English search
- Fall Protection: One-time fall damage immunity after chain mining to prevent death while mining
- Multiple Activation Methods: Supports both keybind and sneaking (Shift) to activate chain mining
Improvements
- Keybind Settings: Can modify activation key directly in config screen without navigating to controls
- Search Suggestions: Suggestions prioritize localized names, long names are automatically truncated
- Tool Filtering: Tool blacklist editor only shows tool items (pickaxe, axe, shovel, hoe, sword, shears, etc.)
- Real-time Preview Update: Chain preview updates in real-time when activation key state changes
Bug Fixes
- Fixed config screen background display issue
- Fixed activation key not working on server side
- Fixed search suggestion click not auto-completing
⚡ Key Features 🔗 Chain Mining Break one block to instantly mine all connected blocks of the same type. Works with ores, logs, leaves, and more.
🔧 Optimized Durability Unlike other vein miners, Chain Mining only consumes 1 durability point per chain - no matter how many blocks you mine. Mine 64 diamonds? Still just 1 durability!
✨ Visual Preview White particle effects show the outline of blocks that will be mined before you break them. Know exactly what you're getting!
🛡️ Enchantment Compatible
Unbreaking: Has a chance to prevent the single durability point from being consumed Mending: Works normally to repair your tools ⚙️ Fully Configurable
Maximum chain size (default: 64 blocks) Toggle key activation or hold-to-activate Hunger consumption settings Customizable block whitelist 🎮 Controls Key Action ` (Grave) Hold to activate chain mining V Toggle chain mining on/off 📦 Supported Blocks Ores: All vanilla ores including deepslate variants and nether ores Logs: All wood types including nether stems Other: Leaves, glowstone, sand, gravel
FAQ
How to install chain-mining?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download chain-mining 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 chain-mining support?
chain-mining has builds for Minecraft 1.21.1.
Is chain-mining needed on the server?
Works on either side — install it in the game, on the server, or both