Cloth Config API Needed by backtools-1.21.4-0.jar
requiredMatching file found Matched file: 17.0.144+fabric
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CurseForge · Minecraft mod
BackTools
Renders the last used tool in player's back
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Quick answer
Which BackTools release should I use?
Latest stable file backtools-1.21.4-0.jar
Game version 1.21.4
Loader Fabric, Quilt
backtools-1.21.4-0.jar targets 1.21.4 with Fabric, Quilt. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is BackTools 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, Quilt
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 backtools-1.21.4-0.jar need?
backtools-1.21.4-0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Cloth Config API, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
Fabric API Needed by backtools-1.21.4-0.jar
requiredMatching file found Matched file: [1.21.4] Fabric API 0.119.4+1.21.4
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add BackTools without breaking your instance.
Built for backtools-1.21.4-0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use backtools-1.21.4-0.jar. It targets 1.21.4 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install Cloth Config API, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
- 03
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 backtools-1.21.4-0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does BackTools add?
BackTools For Fabric
BackTools is made for Fabric; it requires the Fabric Loader & Fabric API.
Information
BackTools (Fabric) is a PORT of Back Tools Forge (1.16). Link: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/back-tools
It renders the last used tool in player's back and other clients are able to see it.
You can change any orientation or disable any tool in the config file.
Showcase
Config File
BackTools.json
You can disable the render of an item by it id, for example: wooden_pickaxe.
You can also disable the render for a type of tool.. for example: disablePickaxes disable the render for all pickaxes
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
BackTools by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
1.21.4
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.3
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.2
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.1
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.20.6
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.20.5-Snapshot
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.20.5
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.20.4
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.20.3-Snapshot
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.20.3
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.20.2-Snapshot
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 26 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
BackTools versions and loaders
backtools-1.21.4-0.jar
9 Mar 2025
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 2 required · matched Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.4 · Fabric setup Fabric1.21.4Quilt release
backtools-1.21.0-0.jar
9 Mar 2025
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 2 required · 2 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · Fabric setup 1.21Fabric1.21.1Quilt release
backtools-1.19.4-2.jar
9 Mar 2025
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 2 required · 2 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.19.4 · Fabric setup 1.19.4FabricQuilt release
backtools-1.21.3-0.jar
10 Feb 2025
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 3 required · 3 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.3 · Fabric setup Fabric1.21.3Quilt1.21.2 release
backtools-1.20.4-1.jar
6 Feb 2025
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 2 required · 2 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.6 · Fabric setup 1.20.5Fabric1.20.61.20.4 release
backtools-1.20.4-0.jar
24 Jan 2024
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 2 required · 2 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.5-Snapshot · Fabric setup 1.20.5-SnapshotFabric1.20.3-Snapshot1.20.3 release
backtools-1.20.1-2.jar
6 Aug 2023
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 4 required · 4 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.2-Snapshot · Fabric setup 1.20.2-SnapshotFabric1.20.11.20 release
backtools-1.20.1-1.jar
20 Jul 2023
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 4 required · 4 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Fabric setup Fabric1.20.11.201.20-Snapshot release
backtools-1.19.4-1.jar
29 Apr 2023
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 3 required · 3 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.19.4 · Fabric setup 1.19.31.19.4FabricQuilt release
backtools-1.19-1.jar
20 Jun 2022
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 2 required · 2 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.19-Snapshot · Fabric setup Fabric1.19-Snapshot1.19 release
backtools-1.18.2-2.jar
27 Mar 2022
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 2 required · 2 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.18.2 · Fabric setup Fabric1.18.2 release
backtools-1.18.2-1.jar
27 Mar 2022
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies 2 required · 2 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.18.2 · Fabric setup Fabric1.18.2 release
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