AutoTool Switcher(FORGE/FABRIC)
Mining in Minecraft is a rhythm game hidden inside a sandbox. You swing, you swap, you swing again, and somewhere between stone and deepslate your hotbar becomes a mess. The AutoTool Switcher(FORGE/FABRIC) add-on exists to remove that busywork entirely. Aim at a block, and the mod quietly selects the fastest tool you already carry, so your pickaxe, axe, or shovel is always the one in your hand when it matters.
What AutoTool Switcher(FORGE/FABRIC) Actually Does
This is a quality-of-life mod, not a cheat. It never gives you tools you do not own and never increases mining speed beyond what your gear allows. Instead, it watches what block you are targeting and checks your hotbar for the item that will break it fastest. The moment you start mining or interacting, the switch happens instantly, and when you move on to the next block, it adapts again. The result is a smoother, faster loop that lets you focus on building and exploring rather than on hotbar gymnastics.
Core Features at a Glance
- Automatically selects the best tool from your hotbar when breaking or interacting with blocks
- Supports pickaxes, axes, shovels, and other tool types
- Works in both Survival and Multiplayer
- Toggleable at any time with the command /autotoolswitcher <off/on>
- Lightweight and efficient, with no unnecessary overhead
Supported Versions and Loaders
AutoTool Switcher(FORGE/FABRIC) for Minecraft ships in two flavors, exactly as the name suggests. There is a Forge build for players who run larger modpacks, and a Fabric build for those who prefer a lighter, faster-loading setup. Both target modern Minecraft releases, so whether you are on a recent snapshot-era version or a stable long-term release, there is a build that fits your instance. Always match the mod file to your loader and game version before dropping it into your mods folder, since mixing a Forge jar into a Fabric profile is the single most common reason a mod refuses to load.
Forge or Fabric: Which Should You Pick?
If your modpack already runs on Forge, stay on Forge. If you built your setup around Fabric performance mods, stay on Fabric. The behavior of AutoTool Switcher(FORGE/FABRIC) is identical on both, so the decision comes down to whatever the rest of your mod list uses. Players who want to try it without juggling loaders can install it through the foxygame.net launcher, where AutoTool Switcher(FORGE/FABRIC) sits in a curated add-on catalog and installs with a single click into a compatible profile.
How to Install AutoTool Switcher(FORGE/FABRIC)
Installation is straightforward, and you do not need to be a modding veteran to pull it off.
- Install the correct loader for your game version, either Forge or Fabric.
- Download AutoTool Switcher(FORGE/FABRIC) from a trusted source, choosing the jar that matches your loader and Minecraft version.
- Place the jar file into your mods folder, located inside your Minecraft directory.
- Launch the game with the modded profile and confirm the mod appears in your mod list.
- Join a world and test the toggle command to make sure everything responds.
If the mod does not appear, double-check that your loader version matches the mod requirements. Nine times out of ten, a mismatched loader or a jar dropped into the wrong folder is the culprit.
Using the Toggle Command
Not every player wants automatic switching during a precise redstone build. That is why the mod includes a simple command: /autotoolswitcher <off/on>. Type it in chat to disable the feature when you need full manual control, and type it again to bring it back. The setting is easy to remember and does not require digging through config files.
Why Players Keep It Installed
Once you get used to automatic tool selection, going back feels like a downgrade. Mining sessions become noticeably quicker because you are never losing a fraction of a second to a wrong tool, and your hotbar stays organized because you are not constantly shuffling items around. In multiplayer, the mod is client-side and unobtrusive, so it will not flag you on servers that allow client-side quality-of-life mods. It simply makes the game feel more responsive.
If you have feedback, a bug report, or just want to say hello, the developer can be reached at krysztokdev@gmail.com. Community input is what keeps small mods like this polished and compatible with new releases.
Final Thoughts
AutoTool Switcher(FORGE/FABRIC) is one of those mods that quietly improves every session without demanding attention. It supports both major loaders, works across Survival and Multiplayer, and stays out of your way until the moment you swing at a block. Whether you download AutoTool Switcher(FORGE/FABRIC) for a massive modpack or a minimal Fabric setup, the payoff is the same: less fumbling, more mining, and a hotbar that finally behaves the way you always wanted.