How do I install OreExcavator?

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. Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

What Minecraft version does OreExcavator work with?

The listing gives Minecraft 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, among others. This is the version stated by the author or source site, not something we verified ourselves.

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OreExcavator

by byebye_gg · on Modrinth

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Breaking some ores

Ore Excavator transforms the mining experience by allowing players to mine entire ore veins instantly while keeping Minecraft balanced and enjoyable.

Designed for survival servers, SMPs, and communities that value quality-of-life improvements without ruining progression.

✨ Features ⛏️ Vein Mining Break one ore block and automatically mine all connected ores of the same type.

⚙️ Fully Configurable Customize everything:

Supported ores Maximum vein size Tool durability usage Experience drops Permissions Messages & sounds Fortune & Silk Touch Support Works perfectly with enchanted tools and respects vanilla mechanics.

Balanced Gameplay Tool durability is consumed correctly for every mined block, preventing overpowered gameplay.

Optimized Performance Built with performance in mind:

Smart block scanning Vein size limits Minimal server impact Permissions Support Perfect for server administration and rank systems.

Compatibility Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur Supports: Minecraft 1.20+, Java 17+

Why Choose Ore Excavator? Ore Excavator improves one of Minecraft’s most repetitive tasks without making the game feel unfair.

It keeps the survival experience intact while making mining faster, smoother, and far more enjoyable.

Perfect for:

Survival Servers, SMPs, Lifesteal Servers, Economy Servers, Community Servers

Quick facts

Edition: Minecraft Java
File type: .jar
Minecraft versions listed: 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2
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.

Verified by MCModsHub

Ships as OreExcavator-1.0-SNAPSHOT.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
Download size: 8 KB
Download link checked 12 Sept 2026 — working

These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.

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