
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Pickable Villagers
This mod gives you the ability to pick up Villagers, keep them as Items and place them back where you want.
Quick answer
Which Pickable Villagers release should I use?
Pickable Villagers 26.1.2 targets 26.1.2 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 4 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Pickable Villagers 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 Pickable Villagers 26.1.2 need?
26.1.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Architectury API, Alexandria Lib, Fabric API, Cloth Config API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Pickable Villagers without breaking your instance.
Built for Pickable Villagers 26.1.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 26.1.2. It targets 26.1.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install Architectury API, Alexandria Lib, Fabric API, Cloth Config API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
- 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 26.1.2. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Pickable Villagers add?





Active Versions: 26.1.2


This mod gives you the ability to pick up Villagers, keep them as Items and place them back where you want. They will remember their job, level, trades and name.
- They can be picked up by either sneak + right-click or with a key shortcut. (default: G)
- Villagers that are sleeping, dead or more then 4 blocks away can't be picked up.
- Picking up a Villagers cost experience. (default: 2 x Villager Job Level)
- Trade directly from the inventory.
- Baby Villagers can't be picked up by default. (configurable)
- Trader
- Villagers can be placed in this block.
- Right-click with a Villager Item (picked up villager) to place it in the Trader.
- Sneak + Right-click with empty hand to remove the villager from the Trader.
- Workstations can be placed in this block.
- Right-click with a workstation to place it in the Trader.
- Sneak + Right-click with empty hand to remove the workstation from the Trader.
- Removing the workstation requires the removal of the Villager first.
- Trade!
- Right-click with empty hand to open the trade screen.
- Villagers will only refresh their trades if the Trade has the correct workstation for their profession.
- Villagers can be placed in this block.
- Auto Trader
- Automated version of the Trader Block
- Accepts input from the top
- Outputs from the bottom
- Breeder
- Breeds to villagers
- Accepts valid foods from the top
- Outputs from the bottom
- Incubator
- Safely grows Villagers
- Accepts baby Villagers from the top
- Outputs from the bottom
- Healer
- Applies Zombie conversion to Villagers
- Accepts Villagers from the top
- Accepts Weakness Potions and Golden Apples from the sides
- Outputs from the bottom
All features can be disabled/changed in config.


MCA Reborn is no longer officially supported as of 2.0.

Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Pickable Villagers by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.3
1 loader build1.21.2
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader build1.20.6
1 loader build1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.2
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 20 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
Pickable Villagers versions and loaders
26.1.2
PickableVillagers-fabric-26.1.2.jar
9 Nov 2026
3.3.4
PickableVillagers-3.3.4+1.21.1-fabric.jar
23 Jun 2026
3.3.3
PickableVillagers-3.3.3+1.21.1-fabric.jar
12 Apr 2026
3.3.1
PickableVillagers-3.3.1+1.21.1-fabric.jar
1 Mar 2026
3.3.0
PickableVillagers-3.3.0+1.21.1-fabric.jar
25 Feb 2026
3.2.0
PickableVillagers-3.2.0+1.21.1-fabric.jar
20 Jan 2026
2.1.5
PickableVillagers-fabric-2.1.5.jar
15 Nov 2025
3.1.0
PickableVillagers-3.1.0+1.21.1-fabric.jar
8 Oct 2025
3.0.2
PickableVillagers-3.0.2+1.21.1-fabric.jar
3 Oct 2025
3.0.0
PickableVillagers-3.0.0+1.21.1-fabric.jar
15 Sept 2025
2.1.5
PickableVillagers-2.1.5+1.21.6-fabric.jar
28 Jun 2025
2.1.5
PickableVillagers-2.1.5+1.21.1-fabric.jar
30 Apr 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.