# \u26cf\ufe0f ExcaMate<\/p>\n
ExcaMate is an efficient mining companion that enhances how you mine in Minecraft. With a single key, you can vein mine, create clean branch tunnels, or excavate 3\u00d73 areas, with optional auto-pickup for drops and direct XP collection – now with full control over what gets mined and picked up.<\/p>\n
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## \u2728 Features<\/p>\n
– Hold-to-activate mining – no toggle state
\nTool-aware behaviour:
\n – Pickaxes: stone & ores
\n – Axes: logs & wood
\n – Shovels: dirt, sand, gravel, clay, etc.
\n – Hoes: hay bales, sponges, leaves, crops, etc.
\n– Smart durability handling (won\u2019t break your tool)
\n– Supports Unbreaking & respects Silk Touch & Fortune
\n– Direct XP collection (optional)
\n– Auto-pickup drops (optional)
\n– Auto torch placement when torches are in off-hand (Branch mode only – optional)
\n– Configurable block limits per mode
\n– Customisable allow & block lists for mining and auto-pickup<\/p>\n
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## \ud83e\uddfe Custom Allow & Block Lists<\/p>\n
ExcaMate now gives you full control over what it can mine and what it picks up.<\/p>\n
By default, ExcaMate supports:
\n– ores
\n– logs and wood
\n– stone-type blocks
\n– shovel blocks (dirt, sand, gravel, etc.) <\/p>\n
You can extend or restrict this behaviour using the config:<\/p>\n
– **extraVeinMineAllowList**
\n Adds extra blocks to ExcaMate\u2019s supported mining list.
\n Example: `minecraft:obsidian`, `minecraft:hay_block`<\/p>\n
– **veinMineBlockList**
\n Prevents specific blocks from being mass-mined.
\n Example: `minecraft:glass`, `minecraft:glass_pane`<\/p>\n
– **extraAutoPickupAllowList**
\n Adds extra blocks whose drops will be auto-picked up.<\/p>\n
– **autoPickupBlockList**
\n Prevents drops from specific blocks from being auto-picked up.
\n Example: `minecraft:gravel` to avoid inventory clutter<\/p>\n
### Behaviour Rules
\n– Default ExcaMate-supported blocks always work
\n– Extra allowlists **add to** default behaviour (they do not replace it)
\n– Blocklists always override allowlists
\n– Tool rules still apply – no bypassing vanilla mechanics
\n– Safety rules still apply – protected blocks remain blocked <\/p>\n
This lets you customise ExcaMate without breaking balance or risking accidental destruction.<\/p>\n
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## \ud83e\uddf2 Auto Pickup Blocks & XP<\/p>\n
ExcaMate can automatically collect drops and XP while mining, keeping your inventory tidy and reducing clutter.<\/p>\n
**Item Auto Pickup:**
\nMined drops go directly into your inventory. If your inventory is full, excess items will drop normally. <\/p>\n
**Direct XP Collection:**
\nXP is awarded instantly without spawning orbs, making mining smoother and eliminating the need to wait for XP to reach you.<\/p>\n
Both features are fully configurable and now support fine-tuned control using the allowlists and blocklists.<\/p>\n
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## \ud83d\udd04 Mining Modes<\/p>\n
ExcaMate includes three mining modes, each designed for a different use case. Cycle between them using the in-game keybind.<\/p>\n
**Vein**
\nMines connected blocks of the same type. Ideal for ores, logs, and loose materials. <\/p>\n
**Branch**
\nCreates a clean 1-wide, 2-tall, 16-depth tunnel in front of you. Perfect for strip mining. <\/p>\n
**Excavate **
\nMines a 3-wide, 3-tall, 3-depth area based on where you’re looking. Great for clearing large spaces quickly.<\/p>\n
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## \u2699\ufe0f Configuration<\/p>\n
ExcaMate includes a config file where you can tweak:<\/p>\n
– Max block limit per mode
\n– Auto-pickup behaviour
\n– XP handling
\n– Auto torch placement
\n– Extra blocks that can be mass-mined
\n– Blocks that should never be mass-mined
\n– Extra blocks whose drops can be auto-picked up
\n– Blocks whose drops should not be auto-picked up <\/p>\n
All new configuration options are designed to extend ExcaMate\u2019s default behaviour without disrupting it.<\/p>\n
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## \u2696\ufe0f Balanced Gameplay<\/p>\n
ExcaMate is designed to feel like vanilla Minecraft:<\/p>\n
– No boosted drops
\n– No bonus XP
\n– Uses normal durability
\n– Applies exhaustion\/hunger
\n– Respects all vanilla mechanics <\/p>\n
You gain efficiency and control without sacrificing balance.<\/p>\n
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## \ud83d\udd12 Safety<\/p>\n
ExcaMate will never mass-break protected or sensitive blocks such as:<\/p>\n
– Containers (chests, barrels, shulker boxes, etc.)
\n– Spawners
\n– Bedrock
\n– Command blocks and structure blocks <\/p>\n
These protections remain in place regardless of configuration.<\/p>\n
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## \ud83d\udcac Suggestions & Feedback<\/p>\n
I\u2019m open to suggestions for future ExcaMate features, balance changes, and quality-of-life improvements.<\/p>\n
If you have an idea or find an issue, please add it on the GitHub issue page:
\nhttps:\/\/github.com\/SkellyX\/ExcaMate\/issues<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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