
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Instant Smelt
A simple quality-of-life mod that smelts all raw ores instantly upon mining, letting you skip the smelting queue.
Quick answer
Which Instant Smelt release should I use?
Instant Smelt 26.1.2+mod targets 26.1.2, 26.2 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Instant Smelt required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Instant Smelt 26.1.2+mod need?
26.1.2+mod. 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 Instant Smelt without breaking your instance.
Built for Instant Smelt 26.1.2+mod. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 26.1.2+mod. It targets 26.1.2, 26.2 with Fabric, Forge, 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
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 26.1.2+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Instant Smelt add?

Tired of interrupting your mining expeditions to stare at a furnace UI? Instant Smelt eliminates the middleman. The moment your pickaxe breaks an ore, it is instantly purified into its refined form. Spend less time managing coal and more time building, exploring, and conquering your world.
Performance Focused: Built using optimized, modern Minecraft scripting to ensure zero TPS drops, even when vein-mining or using high-efficiency tools.
✨ Features & Mechanics
Zero-Delay Processing: Ores drop their refined counterparts instantly onto the ground or directly into your inventory.
Enchantment Compatibility:
Fortune: Works flawlessly! Get scaled bonus ingots just like you would with raw iron or diamonds.
Silk Touch: Respects your enchantments. If you use Silk Touch, you will still get the raw ore block.
XP Generation: You don't lose out on progression. Smelting ores instantly grants the standard furnace experience points directly to the player.
Supported Blocks & Conversions
| Original Ore Block | Refined Drop | Fortune Affected? |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Ore | 🪙 Iron Ingot | Yes |
| Gold Ore | 🪙 Gold Ingot | Yes |
| Ancient Debris | 🔥 Netherite Scrap | No |
| Copper Ore | ⚡ Copper Ingot | Yes |
| Deepslate Variants | ✨ Respective Refined Drops | Yes |
(Also seamlessly handles standard drops like Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Redstone, and Nether Quartz with maximum efficiency).
🛠️ Installation Guide (DATAPACK)
Getting started takes less than 60 seconds:
- Download the
Instant-Smelt-[Version].zipfile. - Navigate to your Minecraft world folder and open the
datapacksdirectory. - Drop the ZIP file directly inside (no need to un-zip).
- Activate by entering
/reloadin your in-game chat (ensure cheats are enabled), or simply restart your world/server.
🛡️ Compatibility & Support
- Versions: Fully compatible with Minecraft 1.20 and above (including the latest sub-versions).
- Multiplayer Ready: Works perfectly on singleplayer worlds, LAN, and massive multiplayer servers without requiring client-side installations for your players.
- Mod Compatibility: Compatible with all vanilla-style custom world generation mods.
💡 Why choose Instant Smelt?
Unlike bloated mods, this lightweight datapack uses vanilla-native loot tables and predicates. It won't corrupt your save files, it won't lag your server, and it seamlessly integrates into the core gameplay loop. Download today and revolutionize your mining experience!
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Instant Smelt by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
5 loader builds26.1.1
5 loader builds26.1
5 loader builds1.21.11
5 loader builds1.21.10
5 loader builds1.21.9
5 loader builds1.21.8
5 loader builds1.21.7
5 loader builds1.21.6
5 loader builds1.21.5
5 loader builds1.21.4
5 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 22 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
Instant Smelt versions and loaders
26.1.2+mod
auto-ore-smelting-26.1.2.jar
24 May 2026
26.1.2
auto-smelt-26.1.2.zip
24 May 2026
26.1+mod
auto-ore-smelting-26.1.jar
25 Mar 2026
26.1
auto-smelt-datapack-26.1.zip
25 Mar 2026
1.21.11+mod
auto-ore-smelting-1.21.11.jar
11 Feb 2026
1.21.11
auto-smelt-datapack-1.21.11.zip
11 Feb 2026
1.0+mod
auto-ore-smelting-1.0.jar
6 Dec 2025
1.0
auto-smelt-datapack-1.21.9-1.21.10.zip
6 Dec 2025
1.0+mod
auto-ore-smelting-1.0.jar
6 Dec 2025
1.0
auto-smelt-datapack-1.21-1.21.8.zip
6 Dec 2025
1.0+mod
auto-ore-smelting-1.0.jar
6 Dec 2025
1.0
auto-smelt-datapack-1.20.2-1.20.6.zip
6 Dec 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.