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At a glance
Install in the game only; not needed on the server
Ruler
Ruler is a lightweight, client-side selection and measurement tool for Minecraft 1.21.1 (Fabric). It lets you mark two positions in the world and instantly see a clean holographic 3D visualization of the selected area — along with all relevant measurements in a HUD overlay.
Inspired by WorldEdit CUI, but completely standalone. No server plugin or WorldEdit installation required.
How it works
Press R to activate the ruler (rebindable under Controls → Ruler).
- Left-click a block to set Pos1
- Right-click a block to set Pos2
That's it. The selection renders immediately.
Press R again to deactivate and clear the selection.
3D Visualization
The selection is rendered as a holographic wireframe box directly in the world:
- XYZ color-coded edges — X red, Y green, Z blue
- Subtle inner grid for spatial orientation
- Transparent block highlights at Pos1 (green) and Pos2 (red)
- Single positions are shown before the second is placed
- Clean, modern look — no chunky vanilla-style boxes
HUD Overlay
A small panel in the top-left corner shows:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Pos1 / Pos2 | Block coordinates |
| Distance | Direct 3D diagonal (air-line) |
| X / Y / Z | Dimensions of the selection |
| Area | Footprint (X × Z) |
| Volume | Total blocks (X × Y × Z) |
Languages
Ruler ships with 37 languages out of the box:
Standard: English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, Português, Русский, Українська, Polski, Nederlands, Svenska, Dansk, Norsk, Suomi, Čeština, Slovenčina, Magyar, Română, Türkçe, Ελληνικά, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 日本語, 한국어, العربية, עברית, Tiếng Việt, ภาษาไทย
Compatibility
- ✅ Client-side only — works on any server, no server mod needed
- ✅ ModMenu — appears correctly in the mod list
- ✅ Fabric API required
Requirements
- Minecraft 1.21.1
- Fabric Loader ≥ 0.17.3
- Fabric API
FAQ
How to install RulerMod?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download RulerMod 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 RulerMod support?
RulerMod has builds for Minecraft 1.21.11, 26.2–26.3.
Is RulerMod needed on the server?
Client only — no need to install it on the server