Safe Tools

Prevents damageable tools and weapons from being used when they have exactly 1 durability left.

by KadddorUtility

Fabric

Loaders: Fabric
Downloads on Modrinth: 382
Followers on Modrinth: 1
versions: 18
Updated: March 28, 2026Mar 28
Published: in 2026

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At a glance

Runs on Fabric

For Minecraft 1.20.1–1.21.11

Server only — players don't need to install it

Latest version — 1.0.0+mc1.21 from March 28, 2026

License MIT — free

Where it's needed

In gamenot neededOn serverrequired

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

Game versions1.20.1–1.21.11

Safe Tools

Safe Tools prevents players from using damageable items when they have exactly 1 durability left.

Features

Blocks using tools and weapons at exactly 1 durability
Prevents block breaking with nearly-broken tools
Prevents attacking entities with nearly-broken weapons
Plays a warning click sound when the action is blocked
Lightweight and vanilla-friendly
Supports Fabric from 1.20.1 through 1.21.11

Why use it?

This mod helps prevent accidental tool breakage during mining, combat, and general survival gameplay.

Notes

Works with damageable items such as pickaxes, axes, shovels, hoes, swords, and similar modded tools
Creative mode is not restricted
Designed to be simple, lightweight, and compatible with modpacks

FAQ

How to install Safe Tools?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Safe Tools 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 Safe Tools support?

Safe Tools has builds for Minecraft 1.20.1–1.21.11.

Is Safe Tools needed on the server?

Server only — players don't need to install it

License and source

MIT Licensefree to use and share with credit to the author

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