️ CoarseDirtGuard
CoarseDirtGuard is a lightweight plugin that prevents players from converting specific blocks (like coarse dirt) into dirt paths using shovels or hoes. Perfect for servers that want to preserve their terrain aesthetics!
✨ Features
1. Download the latest version of CoarseDirtGuard
2. Place the ` .jar` file in your server's ` plugins` folder
3. Restart your server
4. Configure the plugin in ` plugins/CoarseDirtGuard/config.yml`
5. Reload the plugin with ` /reload` or restart the server
⚙️ Configuration
The plugin creates a ` config.yml` file on first run:
Usage
No commands needed! The plugin works automatically once configured. Players simply won't be able to convert protected blocks with the specified tools.
Permissions
This plugin does not use any permissions - protection applies to all players equally.
Use Cases
Found a bug or have a suggestion? Please report it on the discussion page!
License
This plugin is released under the MIT License.
CoarseDirtGuard is a lightweight plugin that prevents players from converting specific blocks (like coarse dirt) into dirt paths using shovels or hoes. Perfect for servers that want to preserve their terrain aesthetics!
✨ Features
- Block Conversion Prevention - Stops shovels and hoes from transforming protected blocks
- ⚙️ Fully Configurable - Choose which blocks to protect and which tools to block
- Silent Protection - No annoying messages to players, just seamless prevention
- Optional Logging - Track blocked actions in console for monitoring
- Selective Tool Blocking - Enable/disable protection for shovels and hoes independently
- ⚡ Lightweight - Minimal performance impact
- Easy Setup - Drop in plugins folder and configure
1. Download the latest version of CoarseDirtGuard
2. Place the ` .jar` file in your server's ` plugins` folder
3. Restart your server
4. Configure the plugin in ` plugins/CoarseDirtGuard/config.yml`
5. Reload the plugin with ` /reload` or restart the server
⚙️ Configuration
The plugin creates a ` config.yml` file on first run:
# List of blocks to protect from conversion
protected-blocks:
- COARSE_DIRT
- DIRT
- GRASS_BLOCK
settings:
# Log blocked actions to console
log-blocked-actions: false
# Block shovel interactions
block-shovel: true
# Block hoe interactions
block-hoe: true
Configuration Options:
protected-blocks:
- COARSE_DIRT
- DIRT
- GRASS_BLOCK
settings:
# Log blocked actions to console
log-blocked-actions: false
# Block shovel interactions
block-shovel: true
# Block hoe interactions
block-hoe: true
- protected-blocks: List of Minecraft block types to protect (use Material names)
- log-blocked-actions: Set to true to log all blocked interactions in console
- block-shovel: Set to false to allow shovels (only block hoes)
- block-hoe: Set to false to allow hoes (only block shovels)
Usage
No commands needed! The plugin works automatically once configured. Players simply won't be able to convert protected blocks with the specified tools.
Permissions
This plugin does not use any permissions - protection applies to all players equally.
Use Cases
- Preserve coarse dirt in custom terrain builds
- Prevent accidental path creation in protected areas
- Maintain specific block types in adventure maps
- Control terrain modification on survival servers
Found a bug or have a suggestion? Please report it on the discussion page!
License
This plugin is released under the MIT License.
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.20, 1.20.6, 1.21
- 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 Spigot — 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.
CoarseDirtGuard is a free Minecraft Java mod. Compatible with Minecraft 1.20, 1.20.6, 1.21. Downloaded 7 times (via Spigot). Download it and open it directly in the game.