Tools On My Back — A client-side mod that visually displays the last used tool on the player's back. Adds immersion and style to your adventures, giving you the look of a seasoned traveler.

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Mod Compatibility

• Works seamlessly with other popular mods.

Multiplayer Friendly

• Fully client-side — visible only to you.

Custom Models (Resource Packs)

• Supports resource packs with custom models.

Right/Left Hand Support

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Right Hand

Left Hand

Settings

Simple Configuration File

The configuration file can be found at: /config/tools-on-my-back.json5

{
 "enableMod": true,
 "renderWithCape": true,
 "renderWithElytra": true,
 "tools": [
   {
     "enabled": false,
     "itemId": "minecraft:diamond_sword",
     "group": "BACK",
     "is3DModel": false,
     "scale": 1,
     "angle": 0,
     "offsetX": 0.0,
     "offsetY": 0.0,
     "offsetZ": 0
   },
   {
     "enabled": true,
     "itemId": "farmersdelight:skillet",
     "group": "BACK",
     "is3DModel": true,
     "scale": 1.2,
     "angle": 157.5,
     "offsetX": 0.0,
     "offsetY": 0.0,
     "offsetZ": -0.040625
   },
   {
   // YOUR ITEMS
   }
 ]
}

⚙️ Note:

Most basic settings (like enabling the mod or rendering with a cape/elytra) can be configured in-game via the YACL menu. However, adding or modifying items in the tools list currently requires manual editing of the .json5 config file (see below). Full YACL support for tool configuration is still in development.

Parameter	Description
itemId	The full item ID (e.g. minecraft:diamond_sword or my_mod:my_item).
group	Currently only "BACK" — doesn’t affect behavior yet.
is3DModel	Set to true for 3D item models (like a shield).
scale	Controls the overall size of the displayed item.
angle	Rotation angle of the item (in degrees).
offsetX offsetY offsetZ	Adjusts item position relative to the player’s back.

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