Compass Cleaner
A simple mod that allows you to easily demagnetize compasses using a straightforward crafting recipe. Keeps your inventory organized by preventing confusion between magnetized and regular compasses.
- Loaders
- FabricNeoForgeForge
- Downloads on Modrinth
- 1.2K
- Followers on Modrinth
- 5
- versions
- 14
- Updated
- September 15, 2026Sep 15
- Published
- in 2025
At a glance
Install on the server only; players don't need it
🧭 Compass Cleaner
Tired of magnetized or renamed compasses cluttering your inventory once they're no longer needed?
✨ What It Does

Compass Cleaner is a tiny but handy mod that lets you fully reset compasses via a simple shapeless crafting recipe — removing any lodestone binding, custom name, or other NBT data:
Input: [Magnetized Compass]
Output: [Clean Compass]No paper, no tools, no extra steps — just drop it into the crafting grid and it's reset to a normal compass.
🧩 Why Use It?
- ✅ No more confusion between active and obsolete compasses
- ✅ Minimalist — no new items, no GUI, no configs
- ✅ Vanilla-friendly design and recipe
- ✅ Client/server compatible
- ✅ Ideal for mods using magnetized compasses (e.g., for teleportation, loot tracking, dimension anchors, etc.)
📦 Recipe
{
"type": "minecraft:crafting_shapeless",
"group": "compass",
"ingredients": [
"minecraft:compass"
],
"result": {
"count": 1,
"id": "minecraft:compass"
}
}💡 Technical Notes
- The recipe simply returns a clean compass with default NBT.
- It works with any compass item, regardless of how it was previously used or tagged.
🛠️ Installation and Technical Information
Installation
- Make sure you have one of the supported Minecraft versions with NeoForge, Forge or Fabric installed.
- Fabric requires Fabric API to be installed as well.
- Download the mod
.jarfile. - Place it into your
modsfolder. - Launch the game and enjoy your adventure!
Technical Details
- Supported Minecraft versions: 1.20.5 - 1.21.11, 26.1-26.1.2
- Source Code: GitHub Repository
🧩 Related Mods
Pouch & Paper is fully compatible with the following mods by the same author:
🔧 EnchantOnce — a minimalistic but powerful rework of enchanting and repairing.
Fixed XP costs, enchanted book duplication, material-based repairs, and perfect gear cloning — all with vanilla-style mechanics.
Fully supports custom gear and enchantments from The Block of Angel mod.🌟 Pouch & Paper — introduces compact forms of tradeable resources for easier storage and trading:
• paper (stackable and block form),
• ink and glow ink (bottled),
• leather (bundled),
• seeds (in pouches),
• feathers (as compact packs).
Includes the Burnt Paper Block — crafted by setting a Paper Block on fire. It attracts creepers and repels bees, perfect for traps and moody builds.🌟 The Block of Angel An exploration-focused mod that rewards curiosity and reduces repetitive grind — while keeping the core survival balance intact. Perfect for players who want each discovery to matter. Start with almost nothing — earn every shortcut.
This mod transforms Minecraft into a world of meaningful adventure and artifact-driven progression. No grind, no farms — just clever tools, dangerous dungeons, and rewards you must conquer.• Progression-focused gameplay: leather armor, stone weapons, and real survival.
• Unique tools: magnetic rods, precision builders, instant crop planters.
• Legendary gear: 6 armor sets, powerful weapons, and upgrade paths.
• Angel Block & Rod: sacred artifacts that protect and purify your world.
• No custom UIs — pure, immersive gameplay.Ideal for adventurers who want to explore, survive, and earn their power — not dig tunnels forever.
☕ Support Development
If you enjoy the mod and would like to support future updates and new features, you can support me here:
Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi!
Your support means a lot and helps me dedicate more time to creating new content and improving the mod! ❤️
FAQ
How to install Compass Cleaner?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Compass Cleaner 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 Compass Cleaner support?
Compass Cleaner has builds for Minecraft 1.20.5–26.3.
Is Compass Cleaner needed on the server?
Server only — players don't need to install it