SaveTools
Every Minecraft player knows the sinking feeling of watching a prized pickaxe shatter mid-swing. Whether you are clearing out a massive quarry or frantically mining ancient debris, losing a fully enchanted tool to a moment of inattention is painful. SaveTools is the elegant solution that steps in before disaster strikes, automatically swapping your almost-broken item for a fresh one so you can keep working without interruption.
How SaveTools Works
At its core, SaveTools monitors the durability of the tool you are holding. The moment that tool drops below a configurable damage threshold, the mod instantly replaces it with another valid tool from your inventory. This all happens client-side, meaning no server-side installation is required. The swap is seamless, and you can continue mining, digging, or chopping without ever opening your inventory. The mod is designed for Fabric and requires Cloth Config API to manage its extensive settings.
SaveTools goes beyond simple durability checks. You can set it to only swap tools that are enchanted, ensuring your basic stone pickaxes get used up while your Fortune III or Efficiency V diamond tools stay safe. An item filter lets you blacklist or whitelist specific tools, so you never accidentally swap to a Silk Touch pickaxe when you meant to use Fortune. The mod also respects custom tick intervals and can be fine-tuned for high-ping servers where instant mining might cause synchronization issues.
Key Features
- Automatic tool swapping when durability falls below a set percentage or absolute value.
- Enchantment-only mode to protect only your enchanted gear.
- Item filter to include or exclude specific tools from being swapped.
- Configurable thresholds for both damage percentage and remaining uses.
- Keybinds to temporarily disable the mod (default B) and open the configuration GUI.
- Client-side only – no server mod required, works on any multiplayer world.
- Future-proof design with planned support for armor saving and tool refilling.
Installation Guide
Getting started with SaveTools is straightforward. First, ensure you have the Fabric loader installed for your Minecraft version. The mod supports modern releases from 1.16.5 up to the latest 1.21.x snapshots. Next, download SaveTools from a trusted mod repository like CurseForge or Modrinth. You will also need Cloth Config API, which is a separate dependency that enables the in-game configuration screen. Place both .jar files into your mods folder and launch the game.
If you are assembling a modpack or prefer a streamlined experience, the foxygame.net launcher includes SaveTools in its add-on catalog, offering one-click installation and automatic version matching so you never have to hunt for the correct Fabric API or Cloth Config build. Once installed, the mod is active by default and will begin protecting your tools immediately.
Configuration and Keybinds
SaveTools is highly customizable. Press the configurable keybind (unbound by default, but you can set it in the controls menu) to open the Cloth Config GUI. Here you can adjust the damage threshold as a percentage (e.g., swap when a tool reaches 10% durability) or as an absolute number of remaining uses. You can toggle the enchantment-only filter, define a list of items to never swap, and even set a cooldown between swaps to prevent rapid cycling on laggy connections.
The default disable key is B. Tapping it toggles the mod off and on, which is handy when you intentionally want to break a tool for its remaining durability or when using a tool that you do not want to preserve. The GUI keybind lets you tweak settings on the fly without restarting Minecraft.
Compatibility and Performance
SaveTools is built exclusively for Fabric and is not available for Forge. It works seamlessly with other popular Fabric mods like Sodium, Lithium, and Iris Shaders. Because the mod operates client-side, it does not add any server load, and its performance impact is negligible. However, on servers with high latency or custom tick mechanics, the swap may occasionally fail if the tool breaks between ticks. The FAQ recommends increasing the damage threshold or adjusting the swap cooldown to compensate. The mod does not support Minecraft 1.12 and below, as those versions lack the necessary inventory event hooks.
Why You Need SaveTools
Minecraft is a game of preparation and resource management. Losing a tool with Mending, Unbreaking III, Efficiency V, and Fortune III can set you back hours of enchanting and anvil work. SaveTools acts as an insurance policy, letting you focus on the task at hand rather than constantly glancing at the durability bar. It is especially valuable during large-scale projects like draining ocean monuments, excavating perimeters, or strip-mining for netherite. The mod’s lightweight design and client-only nature mean you can use it on any server, from vanilla survival to competitive minigames, without breaking the rules.
With its intuitive configuration, automatic protection, and active development, SaveTools has become a must-have utility for Fabric players. Download SaveTools today and say goodbye to the heartbreak of shattered tools forever.