ModsJava
ChunkAnchor
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.21. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on ModrinthChunkAnchor
Keep your automated farms and redstone contraptions running! ChunkAnchor force-loads chunks, ensuring your builds continue working even when you're far away.
Features
- Simple Commands - Create named anchors with
/chunkanchor add <name> - Per-Player Namespaces - Each player manages their own anchors
- Configurable Area - Default loads 7x7 chunks (49 chunks) per anchor
- Visual Boundaries - See exactly which chunks are loaded with
/chunkanchor show <name> - Load Modes - Choose between ALWAYS (24/7) or PLAYER_ONLINE loading per anchor
- Enable/Disable - Temporarily disable anchors without deleting them
- Persistent Storage - Anchors survive server restarts
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/chunkanchor add <name> |
Create anchor at your location |
/chunkanchor remove <name> |
Remove an anchor |
/chunkanchor list |
List all your anchors with status |
/chunkanchor show <name> |
Visualize anchor boundaries |
/chunkanchor mode <name> <mode> |
Set load mode (DEFAULT/ALWAYS/PLAYER_ONLINE) |
/chunkanchor enable <name> |
Enable a disabled anchor |
/chunkanchor disable <name> |
Disable an anchor |
Alias: /ca
Load Modes
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
DEFAULT |
Uses server's default from config |
ALWAYS |
Chunks stay loaded 24/7, even with no players online |
PLAYER_ONLINE |
Chunks only load when at least one player is online |
Configuration
# Maximum anchors per player
default-limit: 3
# Chunk radius (3 = 7x7 chunks)
chunk-radius: 3
# Visualization duration in seconds
show-duration: 30
# Default load mode (ALWAYS or PLAYER_ONLINE)
default-load-mode: PLAYER_ONLINE
Permission
chunkanchor.use- Access to all commands (default: op)
Requirements
- Paper 1.21.4+
- Java 21+
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.21.4
- 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.
File checked by MCModsHub
- Ships as ChunkAnchor-1.2.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 26 KB
- Download link checked 23 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.