Map Collector
Generates images of maps and stores metadata for duplicate-detection.
Intended to aid in collecting map art on multiplayer servers.
- The generated images and metadata can be found in
.minecraft/map-collector/. - Manually modifying any of the files within this folder can cause unhandled issues.
- The fields in
maps.csvare [File_ID, Map_Name, Map_ID, Image_Hash].
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/map save [name] |
Saves an image and metadata of the current held map. If no name is specified, it will use the item's name. |
/map check |
Checks if the current held map exists in your saved collection. (Visual match) |
/map imageSize <128|256|512|1024> |
Configures the image size to generate. Default is 128px. |
/map duplicateBehaviour <allow|warn|deny> |
Configures the behaviour when attempting to save a duplicate map. Default is warn. |
/map confirm |
Confirms the save attempt when using defaultBehaviour warn |
Installation
- Install Fabric Loader and Fabric API.
- Download Map Collector from GitHub or Modrinth.
- Place the
.jarfile into the Minecraftmodsfolder. - Launch Minecraft with Fabric Loader.
Compiling
Clone the repository to a local directory:
git clone https://github.com/Laztec/MapCollector.git
Compile using Gradle in the project's root directory:
gradlew build
The jar file will be located in ./build/libs/
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7
- 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 map-collector-1.0.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 305 KB
- Download link checked 20 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.