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- Forge
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- Updated
- October 12, 2026Oct 12
- Published
- in 2026
At a glance
Needed both in the game and on the server
Overview
Compared with other chain-mining mods for Minecraft 1.12.2, ChainMining provides more precise block-matching modes and visual feedback, giving you better control over which blocks are mined.
Features
- Wireframe Preview — View blocks that will be chain-mined before mining.
- Adjustable Search Range — Adjust the neighbor distance checked during each scan (1–5). In Shapeless mode, higher values expand the checked area. In Directional and 3×3 Tunnel modes, the value controls the allowed consecutive empty layers.
- Multiple Chain Shapes — Supports Shapeless, Directional, and 3×3 Tunnel mining.
- Multiple Match Modes — Supports Meta, NBT, Meta + NBT, and Registry Only matching.
- Unloaded-Chunk Protection — Prevents force-loading chunks during scanning and execution.
- Preview Color Configuration — Customize the preview outline with an ARGB hexadecimal color.
- Sneak Growth — Grow eligible crops within range while sneaking.
Chain Shapes
Use Activation Hotkey + Shift + Mouse Wheel to switch shapes.
- Shapeless — Expands outward from the target block.
- Directional — Extends in the direction of the targeted block.
- 3×3 Tunnel — Advances in the facing direction with a 3×3 cross-section.
Match Modes
Use Activation Hotkey + Shift + Ctrl + Mouse Wheel to switch match modes.
- Meta — Matches by block registry name and Meta value.
- NBT — Matches by block registry name and configured NBT whitelist.
- Meta + NBT — Matches by block registry name, Meta value, and configured NBT whitelist.
- Registry Only — Matches by block registry name only.
Mod Dependencies
ConfigAnytime is required.
FAQ
How to install ChainMiningg?
Install Forge for your Minecraft version, download ChainMiningg 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 ChainMiningg support?
ChainMiningg has builds for Minecraft 1.12.2.
Is ChainMiningg needed on the server?
Needed in the game and on the server