Preventer Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) – Minecraft Action Safeguard Against Mistakes

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Say goodbye to accidental clicks and irreversible actions with the Preventer Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) for Fabric. Designed for builders, redstoners, and survival perfectionists, this mod prevents common Minecraft mishaps like stripping logs or ruining terrain by requiring a confirmation key before performing sensitive interactions. No more unintentionally changing blocks or wasting items. With a customizable keybind and action list, it’s the perfect solution for players who value control and precision.

Preventer Mod

Features:

  • Prevents Unwanted Actions by Default
    Actions like stripping logs or creating farmland are disabled unless you hold a specific key (default: R).
  • Fully Configurable Keybind
    The confirmation key can be changed to suit your playstyle or modpack needs.
  • Customizable Action List
    You can enable/disable any prevention rule in the config, tailoring the mod to your personal workflow.

🔒 List of Preventable Actions:

  • Stripping logs with an axe
    No more accidental log stripping during build projects.
  • Turning grass into path blocks with a shovel
    Prevents terrain damage in decorative areas.
  • Creating farmland with a hoe
    Useful for keeping builds pristine while holding farming tools.
  • Eating cake
    Avoids prematurely consuming decorative cakes.
  • Scraping oxidation or wax from copper
    Blocks accidental use of axes on copper blocks.
  • Opening trapped chests
    Protects from triggering redstone traps unintentionally.
  • Using fireworks while not flying
    Prevents wasting rockets unless you’re in elytra flight.
  • Using beds in the Nether/End
    Prevents accidental explosions from deadly bed interactions.
  • Placing or using items with custom names
    Adds an extra layer of protection for renamed valuables (excluding weapons/tools/armor).
  • Changing pitch on note blocks
    Prevents accidental tuning of redstone music circuits.
  • Using respawn anchors in wrong dimensions
    Prevents explosions from anchors used outside the Nether.
  • Teleporting the Ender Dragon egg
    Stops accidental egg movement with right-click.
  • Using bone meal on grass or nylium
    Avoids unintentional foliage or mushroom growth in curated environments.
  • Editing signs
    Blocks editing unless the key is held preserves builds with precise text formatting.
  • Placing/removing books from chiseled bookshelves
    Prevents disruption of decorative or redstone-powered bookshelf setups.

Screenshots:

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Requires:

Fabric API

Cloth Config API

How to install:

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Why use Preventer Mod?

In a world where one wrong click can ruin hours of building or redstone setup, Preventer Mod acts like an undo button before the mistake happens. It’s perfect for content creators, aesthetic builders, survival purists, or anyone who’s ever ruined a log wall by accident. With lightweight performance and deep customization, this mod gives you total control over your interactions making Minecraft more forgiving without sacrificing immersion.

FAQs

How do I perform a blocked action?

Simply **hold the configured key** (default: `R`) while right-clicking to override the prevention and perform the action.

Can I disable specific protections?

Yes, every action listed can be toggled on or off in the mod’s config file.

Is this mod client-side or server-side?

This is a client-side mod and does not need to be installed on a server. It works entirely from the user’s perspective.

Will this interfere with other mods or keybinds?

No, the keybind is configurable, so you can easily avoid conflicts with other mods or gameplay functions.

Does this mod affect gameplay balance?

It does not alter game mechanics only prevents unintentional actions. It’s purely a safeguard for smoother gameplay.

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