way2wayfabric
If you have ever played Minecraft with the Waystones mod and Xaero's Minimap, you know the frustration of manually marking every discovered waystone on your map. It is tedious, easy to forget, and breaks your exploration flow. The way2wayfabric add-on solves this completely by acting as a bridge between these two popular mods. It automatically creates waypoints in Xaero's Minimap for every waystone you discover, so you can focus on building, fighting, and exploring instead of fiddling with map markers.
This guide covers everything you need to know about way2wayfabric for Minecraft, including its features, supported mods, installation steps, and a few practical tips for getting the most out of it.
What Does way2wayfabric Do?
Xaero's Minimap does not have an official API, which means the Waystones mod cannot integrate with it directly. This is where a bridge mod comes in. way2wayfabric listens for waystone discovery events and instantly creates a corresponding waypoint in your minimap. The entire process is automatic and requires zero configuration. You simply install the mod, and it starts working.
The add-on supports both the original Waystones mod and the Fabric Waystones port, and it can handle both simultaneously. Each mod's waypoints get a unique minimap symbol, so you always know which type of waystone you are looking at.
Key Features at a Glance
- Automatic waypoint creation for all discovered waystones.
- No configuration files or in-game settings to tweak.
- Works with both Waystones and Fabric Waystones at the same time.
- Unique minimap symbols for each supported waystone mod.
- Recovery system: deleted auto-waypoints reappear after a reconnect.
- Compatible with multiple waypoint sets in Xaero's Minimap.
Supported Versions and Mod Loaders
As the name suggests, way2wayfabric is built exclusively for the Fabric mod loader. It requires Fabric Language Kotlin to run, so make sure that is installed first. The add-on has been tested with Xaero's Minimap version 23.3.2 (and the fair-play edition), as well as Waystones 11.3.1 and Fabric Waystones 3.0.5. While these are the tested versions, the mod generally works with newer releases of the same mods, so check the official download page for the latest compatibility notes before you download way2wayfabric.
It is worth noting that this add-on is not available for Forge. If you are using Forge, you would need to look at alternative bridge mods like Waystones2Waypoints or Waystone Waypoint Maker. But for Fabric players, this is the go-to solution.
How to Install way2wayfabric
Installing way2wayfabric is straightforward, but you need to have the prerequisite mods ready. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install it properly.
Step 1: Install Fabric Loader and API
If you do not already have Fabric installed, download the Fabric Loader for your Minecraft version and run the installer. You will also need the Fabric API, which most Fabric mods require. Place the Fabric API jar file in your mods folder.
Step 2: Install Fabric Language Kotlin
Since way2wayfabric is written in Kotlin, it depends on the Fabric Language Kotlin mod. Download it and add it to your mods folder as well. Without this, the add-on will not load.
Step 3: Add Xaero's Minimap and Waystones
Make sure you have Xaero's Minimap (or the fair-play edition) and at least one of the supported waystone mods installed. You can use both Waystones and Fabric Waystones together if you want.
Step 4: Drop in way2wayfabric
Finally, download the way2wayfabric jar file and place it in your mods folder. Launch the game, and the add-on will automatically start syncing waypoints. There is no configuration screen and no commands to run.
If you are looking for a faster way to get started, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for way2wayfabric, bundling it with the required dependencies so you do not have to track down each mod manually. The launcher also keeps your add-ons updated automatically, which is handy when new Minecraft versions roll out.
Using Multiple Waypoint Sets
Xaero's Minimap allows you to create multiple waypoint sets, which is useful for organizing different worlds or regions. way2wayfabric handles this by adding each newly discovered waystone to the currently active waypoint set. This means you need to be mindful of which set is active before you activate a waystone.
If you accidentally add a waypoint to the wrong set, you can easily move it later using the regular waypoint editing interface in Xaero's Minimap. The add-on does not lock waypoints, so you have full control over them after they are created.
Recovering Deleted Waypoints
One of the most useful features of way2wayfabric is its self-healing behavior. If you delete one or more auto-generated waypoints, they will all reappear in the current waypoint set the next time you disconnect and reconnect to a world. This is a great safety net, especially if you accidentally clear your entire waypoint list.
Keep in mind that this recovery only works for waypoints that were originally created by the add-on. Manually created waypoints will not be restored.
Why Choose way2wayfabric?
Before this add-on existed, Fabric players had no way to sync Waystones with Xaero's Minimap. The only options were Forge-exclusive bridge mods, which left an entire community without a solution. way2wayfabric fills that gap perfectly. It is lightweight, requires no setup, and works reliably with the most popular waystone mods.
For players who prefer a curated modding experience, the foxygame.net launcher includes way2wayfabric in its add-on catalog, letting you browse and install it alongside other compatible mods without worrying about version mismatches. This is particularly useful for multiplayer servers where everyone needs the same setup.
Final Thoughts
If you play Minecraft on Fabric and use both Waystones and Xaero's Minimap, way2wayfabric is an essential addition to your mod list. It removes the manual work of marking waypoints, supports multiple waystone mods, and even handles waypoint recovery. The installation is simple, and the mod runs quietly in the background without any performance impact.
Whether you are a solo explorer or run a busy multiplayer server, this bridge mod will save you time and keep your map organized. Download way2wayfabric today and enjoy seamless waypoint synchronization in your Fabric world.