
GroundClear
GroundClear is a lightweight server utility mod that automatically clears dropped ground items on a configurable timer.
It is made for server owners who want a simple way to reduce item buildup without installing a large performance or administration mod.
Features
- Automatically clears dropped ground items
- Configurable clear interval
- Configurable countdown warnings
- Option to disable announcements
- Manual clear command
- Config reload command
- Status command
- Minimum item age protection
- Ignored item and world lists
- Named item protection
- Simple JSON config
Default Behavior
By default, GroundClear clears dropped ground items every 10 minutes.
Warnings are sent at:
- 5 minutes
- 2 minutes
- 1 minute
- 30 seconds
Items must be at least 60 seconds old before automatic cleanup removes them.
Commands
Commands require OP permission level 2 by default.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/groundclear status |
Shows whether GroundClear is enabled and when the next clear will happen. |
/groundclear now |
Immediately clears dropped ground items. |
/groundclear reload |
Reloads the config without restarting the server. |
Configuration
GroundClear creates a config file after the server starts at config/groundclear.json.
For setup instructions, command usage, config options, and examples, visit the GroundClear Documentation.
Additional Minecraft versions and mod loaders may be added in future releases.
Always download the file that matches your Minecraft version and mod loader.
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Modpack Usage
You may include GroundClear in modpacks.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 26.2
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as groundclear-neoforge-26.2-1.0.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 10 KB
- Download link checked 5 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.
