Pick Block Plus: The Ultimate Inventory Management Mod for Minecraft
If you have ever fumbled through your inventory while building or mining, the vanilla pick block function can feel like a half-finished feature. It only works when the exact block is already in your hotbar, leaving you to manually search your bags when that block sits just out of reach. Pick Block Plus is a lightweight, client-side mod that completely reimagines this mechanic, turning the pick block key into a smart inventory assistant that saves you time and clicks. Whether you are a builder, an explorer, or a combat specialist, this mod streamlines item retrieval in ways that feel natural and powerful.
What Makes Pick Block Plus Different?
Unlike the vanilla behavior that only looks at your hotbar, Pick Block Plus scans your entire inventory. If the block you are targeting exists anywhere in your bags, it instantly moves that block to your currently selected hotbar slot. No more opening your inventory, dragging items around, or memorizing where you stored that one stack of deepslate. The mod also introduces intelligent fallback logic, tool selection, and entity interactions that make every pick block action feel deliberate and responsive.
Key Features
- Full inventory search for blocks: Pressing the pick block keybind on a block will pull that exact block from any slot in your inventory and place it into your active hotbar slot, just like pre-1.9 mechanics but with far greater reach.
- Broken-state fallback: If you do not have the exact block, but you possess a related "broken" variant (like dirt from grass, cobblestone from stone, or netherrack from nylium), that substitute gets moved to your hand automatically.
- Entity spawn egg retrieval: Using the keybind on a mob will move the corresponding spawn egg from your inventory into your hotbar, perfect for creative builders and map makers who work with mobs frequently.
- Sneaking for tools: While sneaking and using pick block on a block, the mod equips the most efficient tool for breaking that block. Need to mine stone quickly? A pickaxe appears. Chopping a log? An axe jumps to your hand.
- Sneaking on entities for combat: Targeting a mob while sneaking moves the item with the highest attack damage to your hotbar. If multiple items tie for damage, the one with higher attack speed wins, giving you the best DPS option instantly.
- Double-tap override: Double-tapping the keybind while sneaking temporarily reverts to the normal pick block behavior, so you never lose access to the original function when you need it.
- Creative mode compatibility: In creative mode, the keybind works as expected, placing the corresponding block or spawn egg into your selected hotbar slot without affecting survival mechanics.
Seeing Pick Block Plus in Action
The mod’s behavior is intuitive, but a quick visual demonstration helps clarify the flow. Below are examples of how the mod responds in common scenarios.
In the first image, a player targets a grass block while dirt is stored deep in their inventory; the dirt instantly appears in the hotbar. The second image shows a player sneaking and looking at a stone block, causing a pickaxe to jump to their hand even though it was previously tucked away. These interactions happen seamlessly, with no lag or inventory flicker, thanks to the mod’s lightweight client-side design.
Installation and Ease of Use
Pick Block Plus is a client-side mod, meaning it works on any server without requiring server-side installation. It is compatible with Fabric and can be dropped into your mods folder like any other mod. For those who prefer a streamlined setup, this mod can be easily installed via the foxygame.net launcher — a convenient, flexible, and modern Minecraft launcher where you can download mods right from the menu. This approach eliminates manual file management and keeps your mods organized with minimal effort. Once installed, the default keybind is the same as vanilla pick block (middle mouse button), but you can customize it in the controls menu to suit your playstyle.
Modpack and Compatibility Notes
You are free to include Pick Block Plus in any modpack without permission. The mod is built to coexist with other inventory tweaks, HUD mods, and tool management addons. Because it only alters the pick block logic and does not add new blocks or entities, conflicts are extremely rare. If you encounter any issues, the mod’s issue tracker is available for bug reports, and the source code is open for those who want to verify the implementation or contribute.
Support and Server Hosting
If you enjoy the convenience Pick Block Plus brings to your daily Minecraft sessions, consider supporting the developer through a PayPal donation. Every contribution helps maintain the project and fund future updates. Additionally, this mod is sponsored by BisectHosting. If you are in the market for a reliable server to play with friends, check out their hosting plans and use the promo code Chaos at checkout to receive 25% off your first month. A stable server pairs perfectly with a polished client-side experience like this one.
Why You Should Try Pick Block Plus
Inventory management is one of those background tasks that can quietly eat away at your enjoyment. Pick Block Plus removes the friction, letting you focus on building, exploring, and fighting without interruption. The smart fallback system, tool auto-selection, and entity egg support cover nearly every scenario you will encounter, while the double-tap override ensures you never lose the vanilla behavior you might occasionally want. Lightweight, compatible, and free to use in any modpack, this mod deserves a permanent spot in your mods folder. Give it a try and experience how much smoother your block picking can be.