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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Blocks Previewer

Client-side mod to preview how blocks will be orientated when placed!

Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.

Quick answer

Which Blocks Previewer release should I use?

Updated today
Latest stable file 2.2.0+1.21.1-fabric
Game version 1.21.1
Loader Fabric

Blocks Previewer 2.2.0+1.21.1-fabric targets 1.21.1 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 2 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Blocks Previewer required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This file is marked client-only.

What else does Blocks Previewer 2.2.0+1.21.1-fabric need?

2.2.0+1.21.1-fabric. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 2 required mods have matching files

Install Craft Config Lib, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Craft Config Lib Needed by Blocks Previewer 2.2.0+1.21.1-fabric
required
Matching file found Matched file: 1.1.12+1.21.1-fabric
Fabric API Needed by Blocks Previewer 2.2.0+1.21.1-fabric
required
Matching file found Matched file: 0.116.17+1.21.1

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Blocks Previewer without breaking your instance.

Built for Blocks Previewer 2.2.0+1.21.1-fabric. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 2.2.0+1.21.1-fabric. It targets 1.21.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Craft Config Lib, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.2.0+1.21.1-fabric. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Blocks Previewer add?

Blocks Previewer

Preview blocks before placing!

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Ever placed a stair or piston the wrong way and had to break it again? Blocks Previewer lets you see how a block will be oriented before it’s placed, saving your time and frustration, especially useful for builders and redstoners.

This is a purely client-sided mod, and does not interact the server. Works similarly to Create’s placement preview, but for any block in Minecraft.

To open config for the mod, use the command /blockspreviewer or by using Mod Menu for Fabric or the built in (neo)Forge config menu.

Features

  • Controls

    • Press G to toggle preview
    • Hold H for a momentary preview

    (Both keys are fully configurable in the controls menu.)

  • Block filtering

    • Use J to switch between previewing:
      • All blocks
      • Only directional blocks (stairs, pistons, observers, etc.)

Showcase

TRANSPARENT mode

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OUTLINE mode

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CONFIGS

config

Dependencies (For versions >= 2.1.0)

Fabric Dependencies

Mod Menu is optional. All else is required.

Modrinth Curseforge
Craft Config Lib Craft Config Lib
Fabric API Fabric API
Mod Menu Mod Menu

Project description from Modrinth.

Pick your setup

Blocks Previewer by Minecraft version and loader

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

30 available setups

Showing 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

Blocks Previewer versions and loaders

32 of 32 releases match

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