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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Simple Ore Detector

A mod about finding ore

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Quick answer

Which Simple Ore Detector release should I use?

Updated today
Latest stable file simpleoredetector-1.1-1.21.11.jar
Game version 1.21.11
Loader NeoForge

Simple Ore Detector simpleoredetector-1.1-1.21.11.jar targets 1.21.11 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Simple Ore Detector required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does Simple Ore Detector simpleoredetector-1.1-1.21.11.jar need?

simpleoredetector-1.1-1.21.11.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Simple Ore Detector without breaking your instance.

Built for Simple Ore Detector simpleoredetector-1.1-1.21.11.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use simpleoredetector-1.1-1.21.11.jar. It targets 1.21.11 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside simpleoredetector-1.1-1.21.11.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Simple Ore Detector add?

Simple Ore Detector


Tired of digging aimlessly? The Simple Ore Detector mod introduces a tiered set of tools designed to help you locate valuable ores.


✨ Features

Detector Wand Detects ores beyond the clicked face, range depends on the tier:

  • Wooden: 4 blocks range
  • Iron: 8 blocks range
  • Diamond: 12 blocks range
  • Netherite: 14 blocks range

Ranges are configurable.

Prospector Block Scan the chunk and create a report containing the info about the ores in the chunk.


🤝 Compatibility

This mod checks for block with the "ores" tag. All mods that add this tag to their ores should be compatible.


This is my first mod, so it may have bugs.

Project description from CurseForge.

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Recent files

Simple Ore Detector versions and loaders

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Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.