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Tinkers' Things is an addon for Tinkers' Construct that contains no Java code (if you do not believe me, check the GitHub source). This is made possible through the mod Json Things, which allows you do add custom items, fluids, blocks, creative tabs, and harvest tiers through JSON files.
This mod serves two purposes:
- It is a fully playable survival friendly Tinkers' Construct addon adding a lot of new tools and armor to the mod.
- It serves as an example for those wishing to create Tinkers' Construct datapacks and no-Java code addons.
Playable Addon
This addon adds many features, including
- Chisels
- Shovels
- Halberds
- Blowpipes
- Shortbows
- Hematite tool material
- Large Repair Kits
- Laminar Armor
For more info, check the image descriptions on the gallery tab.
Example Addon
This addon includes examples of the following Tinkers' Construct datapack features
- Tool materials
- Casting and melting recipes
- Material item (tool part) casting and melting recipes
- Tool definitions and recipes
- Tool tags (allow existing modifier recipes on new tools)
- Modifiers and modifier recipes
- Tinker Station slot layouts
It also includes examples of resource pack features:
- Tool and tool part models
- Modifier icons and colors
- Material render info and colors
- Custom material textures
- Tinkers' Construct material textures on new tools
- Harvest tier name and color
There are also example "things" which require Json Things to add:
- Cast items
- Repair kit item
- Tools, including melee/harvest, bows, and armor
- Fluid for casting the custom material
- New harvest tier
- Creative mode tab
For more info on custom Json Things content, see documentation page. More info on datapack content can also be found on the SlimeKnights documentation. If you have questions, feel free to ask on our discord.
Installing
To use this mod, you need at least Tinkers' Construct build 3.6.1. You also need to install Json Things, which is not currently on Modrinth. Assuming you have both, you can install this mod like any Java mod.
[1.3.4] 1.3.4 for 1.20.1
by KnightMiner on Oct 14, 2026
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Update adding support for the latest Tinkers' Construct updates, plus some buffs to blowpipes and some bug fixes to silky cloth.
Requires Tinkers' Construct 3.12.1.
For a full changelog, see https://github.com/SlimeKnights/TinkersConstruct/releases/tag/v3.12.1.231
Requires Tinkers' Construct 3.12.1.
For a full changelog, see https://github.com/SlimeKnights/TinkersConstruct/releases/tag/v3.12.1.231
[1.3.3] 1.3.3 for 1.20.1
by KnightMiner on Oct 14, 2026
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Updated with new examples of adding ancient tools, along with an improved composite material and a fletching material.
For a full changelog, see https://github.com/SlimeKnights/TinkersThings/releases/tag/v1.3.3
For a full changelog, see https://github.com/SlimeKnights/TinkersThings/releases/tag/v1.3.3
[1.3.2] 1.3.2 for 1.20.1
by KnightMiner on Oct 14, 2026
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Update for new features in the latest Tinkers' Construct, plus improvements to the blowpipe.
For a full changelog, see https://github.com/SlimeKnights/TinkersThings/releases/tag/v1.3.2
For a full changelog, see https://github.com/SlimeKnights/TinkersThings/releases/tag/v1.3.2
[1.3.1] 1.3.1 for 1.20.1
by KnightMiner on Oct 14, 2026
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Small update for new Tinkers 3.9.2 content.
Full changelog: https://github.com/SlimeKnights/TinkersThings/releases/tag/v1.3.1
Full changelog: https://github.com/SlimeKnights/TinkersThings/releases/tag/v1.3.1
[1.3.0] 1.3.0 for 1.20.1
by KnightMiner on Oct 14, 2026
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Update to 1.20.1! Requires Tinkers' Construct 3.9.1 or later and Json Things 0.9.9 or later.
For a full changelog, see https://github.com/SlimeKnights/TinkersThings/releases/tag/v1.3.0
For a full changelog, see https://github.com/SlimeKnights/TinkersThings/releases/tag/v1.3.0
[1.2.1] 1.2.1 for 1.19.2
by KnightMiner on Oct 14, 2026
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This update is mostly updates for new features in Tinkers' Construct 3.8.4. For a full changelog, see https://github.com/SlimeKnights/TinkersThings/releases/tag/v1.2.1
[1.2.0] 1.2.0 for 1.19.2
by KnightMiner on Oct 14, 2026
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Updated to 1.19.2!
Full changelog: [https://github.com/SlimeKnights/TinkersThings/releases/tag/v1.2.0](https://github.com/SlimeKnights/TinkersThings/releases/tag/v1.2.0)
Full changelog: [https://github.com/SlimeKnights/TinkersThings/releases/tag/v1.2.0](https://github.com/SlimeKnights/TinkersThings/releases/tag/v1.2.0)
[1.1.0] 1.1.0
by KnightMiner on Oct 14, 2026
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## Makeshift Armor
## Amethyst Staff
## Gameplay
## Documentation
## Language
## Technical
- Crafted out of patterns
- Same defense level as leather
- Only includes a helmet and chestplate
- Can receive wooden embellishments (shows how to add custom embellishment types)
- With this set, we now have a set for all 5 tiers: tier 1 (makeshift), tier 2 (travelers), tier 3 (laminar), tier 4 (plate), and tier 5 (slime)
## Amethyst Staff
- New staff variant created in the anvil
- Crafted from 2 bow limbs, a bow string, and 2 amethyst crystals
- Can receive the same modifiers as other staff variants like spitting and flinging, but uses bow parts for ranged stats instead of them being fixed
- Can also take advantage of ranged traits when relevant to the modifier
## Gameplay
- Veinline now uses vine as a composite base instead of string
- Veinline now grants +1 defense slot instead of +1 upgrade and an accuracy loss
- Hematite now has 1 trait instead of 3 by taking advantage of composable modifiers
- Fix hematite embellishment not working on laminar
## Documentation
- Add our content to the Tinkers books taking advantage of a new feature
## Language
- Added Chinese translation (thanks Cactusstudent and ChuijkYahus!)
## Technical
- Migrate from deprecated flag to tool stat for shortbow speed
- Reorganize recipes into folders to make them easier to locate for reference. Note the folders are not required, they are just done for simplicity
- Used composable modifiers for all modifiers that can use it, as its the recommended way to do JSON modifiers in the future
[1.0.3] 1.0.3
by KnightMiner on Oct 14, 2026
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## Silky Sack
## Laminar Shield
## Tools
- New modifiable bag item with 9 inventory slots
- Starts with 0 modifier slots, but they can be added via the usual means to get up to 4 upgrades, 1 ability, and 1 rebalanced
- Every modifier slot can be turned into additional inventory slots
## Laminar Shield
- Mid tier shield between plate and travelers
- Crafted from slimesteel and slimy wood
- Protects against 20 damage at a 130 degree block angle
- Allows moving at 50% speed when blocking
- Like Laminar armor, can receive regrowth as a modifier
## Tools
- Halberds now grant a custom modifier instead of reach. Allows using their extended range in the offhand, and prevents some exploits with their range and other weapons.
- Halberds, chisels, and shovels now have the proper display settings for the blocking modifier
[1.0.2] 1.0.2
by KnightMiner on Oct 14, 2026
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- Add attack damage multiplier to laminar chestplate, in light of recent tinkers construct fix
[1.0.1] 1.0.1
by KnightMiner on Oct 14, 2026
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- Fix overgrowth recipe for laminar
- Fix sticky recipe for blowpipes
[1.0.0] 1.0.0
by KnightMiner on Oct 14, 2026
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First release. Requires Tinkers' Construct 2.6.1 and Json Things
Contains:
Contains:
- Chisel
- Shovel
- Halberd
- Blowpipe
- Shortbow
- Hematite
- Large repair kits
- Laminar armor
