Tutorial

Shorts Veinminer

Configurable, unlimited vein mining for virtually every block.

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Install Shorts Veinminer #

Install Fabric Loader for 1.21 (plus Fabric API if the downloads page asks for it), place the JAR in your mods folder, and launch with the Fabric profile.

  1. Install the mod for your Minecraft version.
  2. Break a block that is part of a connected vein.
  3. All connected same-type blocks break together.
  4. Adjust behaviour from config as needed.
  5. Watch durability — vein mining respects your tools.

Working with Shorts Veinminer #

Product-specific steps, separate from the general install guide above.

Zero configuration

It just works — no keybinds, no commands, no config. Mine one block of a vein and connected blocks come down with it, respecting tools, enchants, and loot.

Folder locations by platform #

Platformmods / resourcepacks folderconfig folder
Windows%appdata%\.minecraft\mods · \resourcepacks%appdata%\.minecraft\config
macOS~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/mods~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/config
Linux~/.minecraft/mods · ~/.minecraft/resourcepacks~/.minecraft/config

MultiMC / Prism users: these folders live inside Instances/<instance>/.minecraft/. Match the build to your exact Minecraft version — the compatibility table in the docs lists every supported version.

Configure #

Settings live in the config folder (JSON5 files you can edit by hand) and, where available, in the in-game settings screen the mod adds. The exact keys and keybinds are listed in the documentation and the FAQ below.

Tips for Shorts Veinminer #

  • Keep Shorts Veinminer on the version range shown on its product page.
  • If it doesn't load, confirm the JAR is in the right mods folder for the launcher and version you chose.
  • Bedrock Edition, mobile, and console can't run Java Edition mods or packs — for a port or custom variant, request a commission.

Shorts Veinminer FAQ #

Does it work on every block?
Virtually every block — it matches by block identity, so modded blocks work automatically with no whitelist or tags.
Is it a server mod?
It works client-side but is server-authoritative (no ghost blocks); a server plugin variant is planned.
Which versions?
1.21 through 1.21.11.
Does it respect enchantments?
Yes — Fortune, Silk Touch, full loot tables, XP orbs, tool durability, sounds, particles and stats are all handled.
Is it safe on huge veins?
It uses a non-recursive BFS flood-fill with a re-entrancy guard, and stops at chunk boundaries to avoid cascading loads.
Does it affect survival balance?
It behaves like vanilla breaking — no commands, no keybinds, zero configuration required.
Still stuck? Open a guided request — every message is tagged and answered from support@herostudios.dev. Always include your Minecraft version and product version.