Common Configurations: Ores
Modpack creators and server admins often need ores that fit their own progression systems, not the ones Mojang hardcodes into the game. Common Configurations: Ores is a Fabric mod built exactly for that job. It adds several brand-new ores to Minecraft, and every single one of them is completely configurable. Whether you want a rare deepslate-only metal or a common overworld stone variant, this add-on hands you the controls instead of forcing a fixed design on your world.
What Does This Mod Actually Add?
The core idea is simple: give you new ores without bloating your item list. Common Configurations: Ores is a utility and compatibility mod first, so aside from ingots, nuggets, blocks, and raw blocks, you do not need to worry about extra items cluttering your inventory or your recipe book. Each ore follows modern mining mechanics, meaning metal ores drop raw materials just like vanilla ores do from 1.17 onward. That raw material then smelts into an ingot, and the ingot can be crafted into a block or split into nuggets.
Every item the mod generates uses Fabric's common tags. This matters more than it sounds. Common tags let other mods recognize your new materials automatically, so a custom tin ingot can slot into recipes from tech mods, alloy mods, or storage mods without any manual patching on your end. If you have ever spent an evening writing compatibility scripts by hand, you already know how much time this saves.
Full Control Over Mining and World Generation
Configuration is where this add-on truly shines. For each ore you can decide:
- Whether the ore is enabled or disabled entirely
- The mining level required to harvest it
- Its world generation settings, including dimension, height range, vein size, and frequency
That flexibility means the same mod can support a lightweight vanilla-plus pack and a sprawling expert-mode kitchen sink pack. If you only want one custom ore, disable the rest. If you want a full suite of metals for a tech progression, turn them all on and tune each one to taste. Because the ores rely on common tags, they also play nicely with mods that expect standardized material names.
If you would rather skip manual file editing, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for Common Configurations: Ores, dropping the correct build straight into your mods folder and keeping it updated as new releases appear.
Supported Versions and Loader
Common Configurations: Ores is a Fabric mod. It targets modern Minecraft releases where the raw ore drop system is in place, so versions from 1.17 upward are the natural fit, with builds maintained for several later 1.18, 1.19, and 1.20 releases. Because it is Fabric-only, you will need the Fabric Loader and Fabric API installed before it will run. Always check the file page for the exact game version your build supports, since world generation code changes between major updates.
How to Install
Getting started is straightforward. First, install Fabric Loader for your chosen Minecraft version and place Fabric API in your mods folder. Next, download Common Configurations: Ores for the matching game version. Drop the jar file into the same mods directory, then launch the game once so the config files generate. After that, open the config folder and adjust each ore's settings to match your pack. If you use a launcher with a built-in catalog, you can search for Common Configurations: Ores for Minecraft and let it handle the version matching for you.
For a detailed walkthrough of every option, the mod's ReadMe on GitHub covers each setting in plain language, including examples of typical world generation values.
Who Should Use It?
This mod is aimed at pack developers, server owners, and players who enjoy building their own progression from scratch. If you just want more shiny rocks with zero setup, vanilla ore mods may suit you better. But if you need ores that obey your rules, respect common tags, and stay out of the way otherwise, this is a clean, lightweight answer. It does one job, does it well, and leaves the creative decisions to you.