What Is Forked Proxy and Why Integrated Dynamics Players Need It
If you have ever tinkered with Integrated Dynamics, you already know how powerful its logic network can be. You can read blocks, entities, inventories, and even the weather from a single network cable. But sometimes you need to reach a spot that is just out of range or redirect a part’s effect to a completely different location. That is exactly where Forked Proxy shines. It acts as a remote relay, letting your existing Integrated Dynamics setup interact with a distant target without stretching cables across your entire base.
Understanding the Access Proxy Block
Forked Proxy is a lightweight addon for Integrated Dynamics, originally forked from the Integrated Proxy mod for Minecraft 1.12.2. It has been rewritten with bug fixes and a smoother user experience. The mod adds exactly one block: the Access Proxy. Place it down, open its graphical interface, and you immediately see how intuitive it is. The top right text box displays the current target coordinates. Below that, a tick delay setting controls how often the proxy checks for changes. By default, the proxy starts ticking at a random interval to avoid synchronized lag, but you can disable that in the configs if you prefer deterministic timing.
Position Modes: Relative vs Absolute
The real magic lies in the position mode button. Clicking it toggles between Relative Mode and Absolute Mode. In Relative Mode, the target position is offset from the proxy block itself. For example, setting Y to 5 means the proxy will aim five blocks above its own location. In Absolute Mode, the coordinates are world-based, so Y=5 literally targets the world height of five. This flexibility means you can either create portable setups that move with the proxy, or lock onto a fixed point like a faraway spawner or chest.
Variable Cards and Dynamic Targeting
The Access Proxy features X, Y, Z variable slots. You can insert integer variable cards into these slots, and the target coordinates will update based on the current mode. This opens up incredible automation possibilities. Combine it with Integrated Dynamics readers that output coordinates from a network, and your proxy can follow a moving entity or cycle through multiple ore deposits. Meanwhile, the Display slot lets you put any variable card there; the proxy will then show that variable’s value on the target side, exactly like a display panel. Right-click the proxy’s face with a wrench to rotate the displayed text, keeping your information readable from any angle.
Getting this addon into your modpack is straightforward. If you use a modern launcher that supports direct mod management, you can find Forked Proxy in the menu and install it without leaving the client. For instance, the foxygame.net launcher makes the process effortless — just search for the mod, click install, and you are ready to go. Its clean interface and built-in mod browser remove the usual hassle of dragging files into folders.
Compatibility and Practical Use Cases
Forked Proxy works with nearly every Integrated Dynamics part. You can read a block’s contents from across the map, break blocks remotely using Integrated Tunnels, drop items at a distant coordinate, or even spawn particles at the target location. Entity reading works flawlessly, and you can access inventories far away with Integrated Tunnels interfaces. The mod also plays nicely with Integrated Crafting, enabling autocrafting setups that pull from remote storage without additional cabling.
There are a few known limitations. The Access Proxy does not currently work with the redstone writer or light panels from Integrated Dynamics, and naturally it cannot function as a display panel itself since it already has a display slot. If you encounter any unexpected behavior, the mod’s GitHub issues page is the best place to report it. Most players, however, will find the proxy seamlessly integrates into their existing logic networks.
Example Scenarios
- Reading a block far away with the access proxy to monitor a remote farm’s crop growth.
- Breaking blocks at a distance using Integrated Tunnels, ideal for quarry-like automation without moving the network core.
- Dropping items precisely at a target location for collection by another system.
- Spawn particles at the target position to visualize where your network is interacting.
- Reading entities in the target position, perfect for mob farm counters.
- Accessing an inventory far away with Integrated Tunnels to pull or push items across dimensions.
- Dynamically changing the target using variable cards, so the proxy follows a player or a minecart.
- Autocrafting with Integrated Crafting, where the proxy points to a remote input chest.
- Showing a variable value at the target position, turning any spot into a live status display.
Visual Walkthrough of the Access Proxy
The graphical user interface of the Access Proxy is clean and straightforward. Once placed, the block itself can be rotated with a wrench to face any direction, and the displayed variable text will follow that orientation.
The main interface where you set the target and configure the proxy’s behavior.
Reading a block far away with the access proxy.
Breaking a block far away using Integrated Tunnels.
Dropping items to the target with Integrated Tunnels.
Spawn some particles in the target position.
Read entities in the target position.
Access an inventory far away with Integrated Tunnels.
An example of using a variable card to dynamically change the target.
Autocrafting with Integrated Crafting mod.
Show a variable in the target position.
Show a variable in the target position and use a wrench to rotate the displayed value.
The recipe of the access proxy.
Why Forked Proxy Belongs in Your Modded World
Forked Proxy takes the already robust Integrated Dynamics ecosystem and removes its last spatial constraints. Instead of running cables through walls or across dimensions, you can simply point the proxy and let the network do the rest. Whether you are automating a massive storage system, building a compact logic center that controls distant machinery, or just want to keep your base tidy, this single block delivers. The rewrite for 1.12.2 ensures stability, and the active community around Integrated Dynamics means you will find plenty of inspiration and support. Install it, drop an Access Proxy, and watch your network’s reach expand effortlessly.