Better Smithing Template

Better Smithing Template

Rewrites the smithing mechanism to give you a better smithing experience.

What does this mod do?

In vanilla Minecraft, smithing templates used in the smithing table are consumed in one use. This mod makes templates behave like tools — they can be reused multiple times and only disappear when worn out.

Main Features

• Reusable templates: Adds a durability system to templates. Default durability is 3; the template disappears once depleted.
• Auto-detection: Automatically detects all smithing templates in the game, including those added by other mods. No manual configuration required.
• Flexible configuration: If a template cannot be auto-detected, you can specify it manually via a list.

Configuration

The config file is located at config/better_smithing_template.toml in the game directory. You can edit it with any text editor.

| Option | Default | Description |
|——|——–|——|
| auto_detect_templates | true | Auto-detect all smithing templates in the game. When disabled, you must specify them in the list below. |
| target_items | built-in examples | List of templates to manually add durability to, one per line, in mod_id:item_name format. |
| max_damage | 3 | Number of uses per smithing template. Set to 0 to disable the durability feature (restore vanilla behavior). Range 0-5. |

Compatibility

• Currently supports Minecraft 1.21.1 + NeoForge
• Theoretically compatible with most mods that add new smithing templates
• Does not modify vanilla recipes or affect other mods’ functionality

FAQ

Q: Can templates still stack in the inventory?
A: Yes. Identical templates can stack in the inventory.

Q: Can I set the number of uses higher?
A: Yes. If you need more uses, adjust the max_damage value in the config.

Q: How do I manually add a smithing template that wasn’t auto-detected?
A: First, find the template’s registry name, e.g. cataclysm:ignitium_upgrade_smithing_template. Then add it to the target_items list in the config file.

License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0). Derivative works must be released under the same license.