Shears Disables Tripwires/String Again
Modby MyckasP
This mod allows you to duplicate string by disabling tripwires with shears again. Forge has disabled this by default, and this mod restores the functionality.
Type
Mod
CurseForge Downloads
10,147
CurseForge ID
1206767
Last Updated
Jul 29, 2026
Description
Shears Disable Tripwires Again
A Minecraft Forge mod that restores the classic tripwire trick, allowing players to break tripwires with shears without triggering them.
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE ⚠️
Make sure you are facing south when building tripwire setups! The author has observed that it only seems to work in this direction.
About
Tired of Forge disabling the classic tripwire trick? This mod restores the ability to break tripwires with shears without triggering them, just like before the change. Now you can once again duplicate string effortlessly!
Features
- ✔ Re-enables shears disabling tripwires
- ✔ Works exactly as it did before Forge removed this functionality
- ✔ Simple, lightweight, and effective
- ✔ Compatible with multiple Minecraft versions
Perfect For
- Farms requiring string duplication
- Redstone contraptions utilizing tripwires
- Getting extra string efficiently
- Nostalgic players who miss the classic mechanic
Installation
- Install Minecraft Forge for your Minecraft version
- Download the appropriate version of the mod
- Place the .jar file in your Minecraft mods folder
- Launch Minecraft with the Forge profile
Usage
- Create a tripwire setup (facing south for best results)
- Use shears to break tripwires without triggering them
- The tripwires will drop as string without activating nearby mechanisms
- Collect the string and repeat for efficient farming
Compatible Versions
- Minecraft 1.18.2 (Forge 40.3.0)
- Minecraft 1.19.2 (Forge 43.4.0)
- Minecraft 1.20.1 (Forge 47.4.0)
- Minecraft 1.21 (Forge 51.0.33)
- Minecraft 1.21.1 (Forge 52.1.0)
Credits
Created by MyckasP
License
All Rights Reserved
Recommended Gear
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