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Villager Cycle

A Minecraft Fabric mod that adds a button to refresh villager trades.

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Quick answer

Which Villager Cycle release should I use?

Updated 4 months ago
Latest stable file 1.5.0
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric

Villager Cycle 1.5.0 targets 26.2 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 1 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Villager Cycle required on the client, server, or both?

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
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

The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.

What else does Villager Cycle 1.5.0 need?

1.5.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

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

Fabric API Needed by Villager Cycle 1.5.0
required
Matching file found Matched file: 0.161.0+26.2

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Before you install it

Add Villager Cycle without breaking your instance.

Built for Villager Cycle 1.5.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.5.0. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

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

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.5.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Villager Cycle add?

Villager Cycle

Minecraft
Fabric
License
Version

A Quality of Life mod for Minecraft Fabric that adds a button to villager trading screens, allowing you to refresh their trades before making any purchases.

Features

  • Cycle Trades Button: Customizable button above the villager trading GUI
  • Draggable Button Position: Reposition the button via drag screen
  • Real-Time Updates: Trade offers refresh instantly without closing the GUI
  • Keybind Support: Keyboard and mouse button bindings for all mod functions
  • Configurable Cycle Limits: Set limits on how many times trades can be cycled (per villager)
  • Wandering Trader Support: Optional feature (operator-controlled on servers)
  • Smart Validation: Only works on valid villagers (must have profession, not traded with)
  • Server-Side Security: All validation happens server-side
  • Anti-Exploit Protection: Clears trade input slots to prevent item duplication

Installation

  1. Download from Releases
  2. Place .jar in your .minecraft/mods folder
  3. Required: Fabric API (version matched to your MC version)
  4. Recommended: Cloth Config 20.0.149+ (enhanced config UI, not available for MC 26.x)
  5. Recommended: ModMenu 16.0.0+ (in-game config access)
  6. Launch Minecraft with Fabric Loader 0.18.4+

How to Use

  1. Open a villager's trading interface
  2. Click the "Cycle Trades" button (or use the keybind)
  3. The villager's Level 1 trades will regenerate with new offers

Configuration

Config File Location

  • Windows: %appdata%\.minecraft\config\villagercycle.json
  • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/config/villagercycle.json
  • Linux: ~/.minecraft/config/villagercycle.json

Options

{
  "enableCycleButton": true,
  "allowWanderingTraders": false,
  "showSuccessMessage": true,
  "showWanderingTraderSuccessMessage": true,
  "villagerCycleLimit": -1,
  "wanderingTraderCycleLimit": 1,
  "buttonOffsetX": 6,
  "buttonOffsetY": -25,
  "buttonWidth": 100,
  "buttonHeight": 20
}
Option Default Description
enableCycleButton true Show/hide the cycle button
showSuccessMessage true Show villager cycle success message (client-side)
showWanderingTraderSuccessMessage true Show wandering trader success message (client-side)
allowWanderingTraders false Enable wandering trader cycling (operator only on servers)
villagerCycleLimit -1 Max cycles per villager: -1=unlimited, 0=disabled, 1+=limited (operator only on servers)
wanderingTraderCycleLimit 1 Max cycles per wandering trader: -1=unlimited, 0=disabled, 1+=limited (operator only on servers)
buttonOffsetX/Y 6/-25 Button position offset from GUI
buttonWidth/Height 100/20 Button dimensions (pixels)

Keybinds

All keybinds are unbound by default. Set them in Options → Controls → Villager Cycle.

Supports both keyboard keys and mouse buttons (e.g., Mouse Button 4/5).

Keybind Function
Toggle Button Visibility Show/hide the cycle button
Open Button Position Screen Open drag screen to reposition button
Open Config Screen Open the mod configuration screen
Reload Config File Reload config from disk
Cycle Trades Cycle trades while in merchant screen (keyboard or mouse)

Singleplayer vs Multiplayer

  • Singleplayer: All features available with full control over all settings.
  • Multiplayer: Operator permission (level 4) required for:
    • Allow Wandering Traders toggle
    • Villager Cycle Limit
    • Wandering Trader Cycle Limit

Success message toggles are client-side — each player controls their own preference.

Limitations

  • Only works on villagers not yet traded with
  • Only works on villagers with valid professions (not Nitwits/Unemployed)
  • Only refreshes Level 1 trades (experience level 0)
  • Items in trade slots are returned to inventory when cycling

Technical Requirements

  • Minecraft: 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, or 26.2
  • Fabric Loader: 0.18.4+
  • Java: 21+ (Java 25+ for MC 26.x)
  • Fabric API: Required (version matched to your MC version)
  • Cloth Config: Optional, recommended (not available for MC 26.x)
  • ModMenu: Optional, recommended

License

MIT License — Free to include in modpacks.

Support

Open an issue on GitHub for bugs or suggestions.

Author

Created by Partacus-SPQR

Project description from Modrinth.

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