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Simple Survival Utilities
quality-of-life mod featuring Woodcutter, Ore Excavation, Auto Tool Swap, Advanced Sorting, Auto Eat, Hotbar Restock and Dynamic Hand Light
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Quick answer
Which Simple Survival Utilities release should I use?
Latest stable file ssu-1.21-1.1.jar
Game version 1.21
Loader NeoForge
Simple Survival Utilities ssu-1.21-1.1.jar targets 1.21 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 Survival Utilities 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 Survival Utilities ssu-1.21-1.1.jar need?
ssu-1.21-1.1.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 Simple Survival Utilities without breaking your instance.
Built for Simple Survival Utilities ssu-1.21-1.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use ssu-1.21-1.1.jar. It targets 1.21 with NeoForge; 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 ssu-1.21-1.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Simple Survival Utilities add?
| Trash Slot | Advanced Chest Sorting |
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| Drag unwanted items into the custom Trash Slot to delete them. | Sort chest content by item name, stack amount and category. |
| Inventory Sorting | Hotbar Restock |
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| Inventory content by item name, stack amount and category. | Automatically refills matching Hotbar stacks from your inventory. |
| Dynamic Hand Light | Configurable Settings |
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| Vanilla light sources illuminate the surrounding area while held in either hand. | |
| Woodcutter | Ore Excavation |
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| Sneak while breaking a log to cut down the whole tree. | Sneak while mining an ore to excavate the connected vein. Every mined block uses tool durability. |
| Auto Tool Swap | Auto Eat |
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| Automatically selects the best tool from your hotbar. | Automatically eats safe food from your inventory when you get hungry. |
You are welcome to feature this in any modpack.
NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT MOD. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG OR MICROSOFT.
Project description from CurseForge.
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Simple Survival Utilities by Minecraft version and loader
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Minecraft version
26.1.2
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26.1.1
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26.1
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1.21.8
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1.21.7
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1.21.6
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1.21.5
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1.21.4
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1.21.3
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1.21.2
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1.21.1
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Recent files
Simple Survival Utilities versions and loaders
ssu-1.21-1.1.jar
5 Aug 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21 · NeoForge setup 1.21NeoForge release
ssu-1.21.1-1.1.jar
5 Aug 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · NeoForge setup 1.21.1NeoForge release
ssu-1.21.2-1.1.jar
5 Aug 2026
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Check the 1.21.2 · NeoForge setup NeoForge1.21.2 release
ssu-1.21.3-1.1.jar
5 Aug 2026
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Check the 1.21.3 · NeoForge setup 1.21.3NeoForge release
ssu-1.21.4-1.1.jar
5 Aug 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.4 · NeoForge setup 1.21.4NeoForge release
ssu-1.21.5-1.1.jar
5 Aug 2026
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ssu-1.21.6-1.1.jar
5 Aug 2026
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Check the 1.21.6 · NeoForge setup 1.21.6NeoForge release
ssu-1.21.7-1.1.jar
5 Aug 2026
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ssu-1.21.8-1.1.jar
5 Aug 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.8 · NeoForge setup 1.21.8NeoForge release
ssu-26.1-1.1.jar
5 Aug 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1 · NeoForge setup NeoForge26.1 release
ssu-26.1.1-1.1.jar
5 Aug 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.1 · NeoForge setup NeoForge26.1.1 release
ssu-26.1.2-1.1.jar
5 Aug 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.1.2 · NeoForge setup NeoForge26.1.2 release
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
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