CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Nearest Village Compass
Craft a compass that points you toward the nearest naturally generated village!
Quick answer
Which Nearest Village Compass release should I use?
Nearest Village Compass nearestvillagecompass-1.0.0.jar targets 1.21.1 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 Nearest Village Compass 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 Nearest Village Compass nearestvillagecompass-1.0.0.jar need?
nearestvillagecompass-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 Nearest Village Compass without breaking your instance.
Built for Nearest Village Compass nearestvillagecompass-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 nearestvillagecompass-1.0.0.jar. It targets 1.21.1 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 nearestvillagecompass-1.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Nearest Village Compass add?
Craft a compass that points you toward the nearest naturally generated village!
Using a normal compass, use eight emerald as shown below to craft the village compass..

Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Nearest Village Compass 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
Nearest Village Compass versions and loaders
nearestvillagecompass-1.0.0.jar
4 Oct 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.