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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Selective Mining

This mod, when enabled, prevents mining blocks other than the initial one you clicked on. Which is pretty useful when you break blocks really fast.

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Quick answer

Which Selective Mining release should I use?

Updated today
Latest stable file SelectiveMining-forge-1.17.1.jar
Game version 1.17.1
Loader Forge

Selective Mining SelectiveMining-forge-1.17.1.jar targets 1.17.1 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.

Where it goes

Is Selective Mining 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 Forge
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 Selective Mining SelectiveMining-forge-1.17.1.jar need?

SelectiveMining-forge-1.17.1.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 Selective Mining without breaking your instance.

Built for Selective Mining SelectiveMining-forge-1.17.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use SelectiveMining-forge-1.17.1.jar. It targets 1.17.1 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 SelectiveMining-forge-1.17.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Selective Mining add?

How to use?

  • Setup a keybind to enable/disable this mod.
  • Start mining to break a block, now you'll only mine blocks of that same type or state!
  • Stop mining for a moment to choose a new block to focus on.

Why would you want this mod?

  • To focus on mining valuable resources without wasting time and durability on unwanted blocks.
  • To target specific blocks without accidentally mining other blocks. This can be particularly useful when mining in tight spaces or trying to preserve the surrounding environment.

Project description from CurseForge.

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Selective Mining by Minecraft version and loader

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

63 available setups

Showing the newest 12 of 32 game versions. Older files are in the list below.

Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.

Recent files

Selective Mining versions and loaders

18 of 18 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.