Virtual Anvil
A virtual Anvil for your minecraft server which allows players to use an unbreakable anvil with "/anvil, /va" commands.
⬇ Download on Modrinth📦 VirtualAnvil
VirtualAnvil is a simple and lightweight Minecraft plugin that allows players to open an anvil interface anywhere using a command. No need to place or carry an anvil — perfect for survival, SMP, and QoL-focused servers. This plugin is made by Ayl
✨ Features
🔨 Open an anvil anytime, anywhere ⚡ Lightweight & optimized 🔐 Permission-based access 💬 Customizable messages 🧩 Works seamlessly with vanilla mechanics 🟢 Supports modern Minecraft versions ⌨️ Commands
/anvil & /va
Opens a virtual anvil GUI.
🔑 Permissions
virtualanvil.use
Allows players to use the /anvil command.
⚙️ Configuration
Easily editable config file Customize plugin messages Enable or disable features as needed
🎯 Use Cases
Survival & SMP servers Economy servers Convenience / QoL improvements Servers wanting less block clutter
🚀 Why VirtualAnvil?
Because convenience matters. VirtualAnvil keeps gameplay smooth without breaking immersion or balance.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.16.5, 1.17, 1.17.1
- 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 virtualanvil-0.1.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 3 KB
- Download link checked 6 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.