
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Villager Cycle
A Minecraft Fabric mod that adds a button to refresh villager trades.
Quick answer
Which Villager Cycle release should I use?
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.
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.
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
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.
- 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.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
- 03
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 1.5.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Villager Cycle add?
Villager Cycle
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
- Download from Releases
- Place
.jarin your.minecraft/modsfolder - Required: Fabric API (version matched to your MC version)
- Recommended: Cloth Config 20.0.149+ (enhanced config UI, not available for MC 26.x)
- Recommended: ModMenu 16.0.0+ (in-game config access)
- Launch Minecraft with Fabric Loader 0.18.4+
How to Use
- Open a villager's trading interface
- Click the "Cycle Trades" button (or use the keybind)
- 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.
Pick your setup
Villager Cycle by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.10
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Villager Cycle versions and loaders
1.5.0
villagercycle-1.5.0+26.2.jar
23 Jun 2026
1.4.0
villagercycle-1.4.0+26.1.jar
26 Mar 2026
1.3.0
villager-cycle-1.3.0.jar
11 Dec 2025
1.2.0
villager-cycle-1.2.0.jar
7 Dec 2025
1.1.0
villager-cycle-1.1.0.jar
1 Dec 2025
1.0.0
villager-cycle-1.0.0.jar
1 Dec 2025
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