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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Mob Finder

Track nearby and distant creatures, including modded mobs, with model outlines and a tracking compass.

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Which Mob Finder release should I use?

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Latest stable file mob-finder-1.20.1-1.5.0.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

Mob Finder mob-finder-1.20.1-1.5.0.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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Is Mob Finder required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

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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.

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What else does Mob Finder mob-finder-1.20.1-1.5.0.jar need?

mob-finder-1.20.1-1.5.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 Mob Finder without breaking your instance.

Built for Mob Finder mob-finder-1.20.1-1.5.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use mob-finder-1.20.1-1.5.0.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  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 mob-finder-1.20.1-1.5.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Mob Finder add?

Mob Finder

Craft a tracking compass, right-click it, and choose a creature to track. Mob Finder searches for existing creatures and helps locate suitable habitats, structures and spawners.

Features

  • Search registered vanilla and modded living creatures by name or mod. Chinese names also support pinyin search.
  • Select supported variants, including baby zombies and axolotl colors.
  • Red model outlines nearby and a distant vertical marker help you follow a confirmed target.
  • Uses biome and structure spawn information to prioritize searches, and keeps a confirmed target area loaded while tracking.
  • Recognizes dimension restrictions and event-only creatures where this information is available. Stop tracking at any time to release its chunk tickets.

Recipe

Place one compass in the center of a crafting table and surround it with eight wheat.

Installation

Install the Forge file matching your Minecraft version on both the client and server. No additional library is required.

Search behavior

A habitat marker is a search destination, not proof that a creature currently exists there. Creatures can be absent, killed, or require raids, breeding, spawning conditions or other mod mechanics. Existing nearby targets are prioritized; distant searches may take longer and load chunks. Mod compatibility uses registered entities and runtime spawn information; custom scripted spawning may need additional support.

Version 1.5.0

Improves parallel chunk scanning, target-area loading and stable tracking. Updates the crafting recipe to a compass surrounded by wheat.

Project description from CurseForge.

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