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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Friend Locator

This tool will help you find a friend and see how many metres away they are.

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Quick answer

Which Friend Locator release should I use?

Updated 4 months ago
Latest stable file Player Locator.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Fabric

Friend Locator Player Locator.jar targets 1.20.1 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Friend Locator 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 Fabric
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.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Friend Locator Player Locator.jar need?

Player Locator.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Fabric API Needed by Friend Locator Player Locator.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: [1.20.1] Fabric API 0.92.11+1.20.1

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Friend Locator without breaking your instance.

Built for Friend Locator Player Locator.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use Player Locator.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  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 Player Locator.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Friend Locator add?

!!! Warning !!!

This mod requires Fabric API and Fabric Loader version 0.19.2 or higher!

What does this mod do?

This mod adds a new item called the ‘Locator’, which can be found in its own creative tab.

Features:

  • Range: Operates within a radius of 1,000 blocks in any direction.

  • Function: Displays the distance in meters (1 block = 1 meter) to the nearest player. The distance appears above their health bar.

  • Visuals: A ‘glow’ effect is applied to the detected player for 15 seconds for better visibility.

  • Cooldown: This item has a 60-second cooldown between uses.

Localization: The mod is translated into English and Russian. English is the default language.

Feedback: The mod is complete, but I am open to suggestions! Please share your ideas or report bugs in the comments, or contact me on Discord: joygenius.

Project description from CurseForge.

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Friend Locator by Minecraft version and loader

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1 available setups

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Friend Locator versions and loaders

1 of 1 releases match

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