VeinMiner is a revolutionary mod designed to eliminate the tedious and time-consuming nature of mining in Minecraft. It addresses the common player frustration of having to break each individual block within a vein of ore or other valuable resources. By automating the process of mining entire veins with a single action, VeinMiner significantly enhances the efficiency and enjoyment of resource gathering, making the often monotonous task of mining a much more satisfying and fun experience for players of all skill levels. This mod is particularly beneficial for players who spend a considerable amount of time underground searching for essential materials. This mod operates by detecting connected blocks of the same type when a player mines a single block. Upon detection, it proceeds to break all connected blocks within a configurable radius, effectively mining the entire vein. The mod offers extensive customization options, allowing players to define which blocks are vein-mineable and which tools are required for each. It can be configured to work with various block types beyond just ores, and its behavior can be precisely tuned through in-game commands and configuration files. The core functionality ensures that all clients are supported, even across different loaders and versions, by processing the vein mining logic on the server side, thus providing a seamless experience for everyone connected. VeinMiner is designed for broad compatibility, supporting a wide range of Minecraft versions including 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, and 26.2. It is compatible with numerous mod loaders and server software such as Bukkit, Fabric, Folia, Forge, NeoForge, Paper, Purpur, Quilt, and Spigot. Furthermore, it functions as a datapack for vanilla and snapshot support. The mod's server-side operation means it is required on the server, but it is optional on the client, allowing players to enjoy the benefits even if they don't install it locally. This flexibility ensures it can be integrated into almost any Minecraft server environment. Installing VeinMiner depends on the chosen loader. For Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge, and Paper/PurPur/Folia, the mod file should be placed in the `mods` folder of your Minecraft installation or server. If you are using the datapack version (1.x), you will need to place the datapack files into the `datapacks` folder of your world save. Before launching, it is crucial to ensure that you have the correct version of the mod for your Minecraft version and loader. Additionally, for server installations, verify that the server has the mod file correctly placed and that any necessary permissions for commands are granted to players who will be using the mod's features, especially if permission restrictions are enabled.
