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Explorer's Compass Addon
This project backports the improved search logic from newer versions of Explorer's Compass to Fabric 1.20.1, fixing the issue where the compass would repeatedly find the structure the player is currently close to.
Quick answer
Which Explorer's Compass Addon release should I use?
Explorer's Compass Addon explorerscompass-addon-1.0.0.jar targets 1.20.1 with Fabric. 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 Explorer's Compass Addon 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 Explorer's Compass Addon explorerscompass-addon-1.0.0.jar need?
explorerscompass-addon-1.0.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
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 Explorer's Compass Addon without breaking your instance.
Built for Explorer's Compass Addon explorerscompass-addon-1.0.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use explorerscompass-addon-1.0.0.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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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.
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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 explorerscompass-addon-1.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Explorer's Compass Addon add?
Explorer's Compass: Improved Search Backport
This is a specific addon for Explorer's Compass on Minecraft 1.20.1 (Fabric).
It backports the Improved Search Logic from newer versions (1.21+), fixing the issue where the compass would repeatedly find the structure the player is currently inside.
Features
- Next-Closest Search: Automatically skips the structure you are currently standing in when searching for the same structure type again.
Requirements
- Minecraft: 1.20.1
- Fabric Loader: Latest
- Fabric API: Latest
- Explorer's Compass: 1.20.1-2.2.3-fabric (or compatible)
How to Use
For Players
Simply install this mod alongside the original Explorer's Compass mod.
License
This project is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0), consistent with the original mod.
Original Mod by ChaosTheDude.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Explorer's Compass Addon by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Explorer's Compass Addon versions and loaders
explorerscompass-addon-1.0.0.jar
21 Feb 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.