CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Better Dirt Mining - BDM
This mod makes mining dirt, sand, gravel, and similar blocks more realistic.
Quick answer
Which Better Dirt Mining - BDM release should I use?
Better Dirt Mining - BDM better-dirt-mining-0.7.1-fabric.jar targets 1.21.11 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Better Dirt Mining - BDM required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Better Dirt Mining - BDM better-dirt-mining-0.7.1-fabric.jar need?
better-dirt-mining-0.7.1-fabric.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge), Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Better Dirt Mining - BDM without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Dirt Mining - BDM better-dirt-mining-0.7.1-fabric.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use better-dirt-mining-0.7.1-fabric.jar. It targets 1.21.11 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge), Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside better-dirt-mining-0.7.1-fabric.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Dirt Mining - BDM add?
This mod makes mining dirt, sand, gravel, and similar blocks more realistic.
This mod changes mining of blocks like dirt into layer mining - you can break them layer by layer! More blocks will be added over time, and suggestions are welcome in the comments!
BTW, this is my second mod made without Mcreator.
Ever wanted to make smooth terrain? Now you can!

Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Better Dirt Mining - BDM by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.11
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Dirt Mining - BDM versions and loaders
better-dirt-mining-0.7.1-fabric.jar
better-dirt-mining-0.7.1.jar
23 Feb 2026
better-dirt-mining-0.7.0-fabric.jar
better-dirt-mining-0.7.0.jar
16 Feb 2026
better-dirt-mining-0.6.0-fabric.jar
better-dirt-mining-0.6.0.jar
7 Feb 2026
better-dirt-mining-0.5.0.jar
6 Feb 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.