Portable Hole FAQ

10 questions players actually ask, answered.

What does the

Portable Hole Mod do?

It adds a magical tool that opens temporary passages through solid blocks. Click a surface to clear a short tunnel in that direction, and the removed blocks return on their own after a few seconds.

How do I get the

Portable Hole item?

The

Portable Hole item is found in stronghold chests.

How long do the holes last?

Temporary holes only stay open for a few seconds before the removed blocks reappear.

Do the blocks come back after using it?

Yes. After a brief moment the removed blocks return on their own, so no permanent damage is left behind.

Can I change the hole depth, duration, or cooldown?

Yes, the mod offers configuration for hole depth, duration, cooldown, visuals, and which blocks can be affected.

Where are the config files for

Portable Hole?

Client and common configs are in .minecraft/config, named -client.toml and -common.toml. Server configs are per world, found in .minecraft/saves/ /serverconfig/ -server.toml for singleplayer or /serverconfig/ -server.toml on a server.

Do I need to restart the game after editing the config?

No. After saving the file, the config automatically reloads in-game after a couple of seconds.

What mod loaders and Minecraft versions does

Portable Hole support?

It supports Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge, on Minecraft versions 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2, and 26.3.

What dependencies does

Portable Hole require?

Puzzles Lib is required on Fabric and NeoForge. On Fabric you also need Fabric API and the Forge Config API Port.

Does

Portable Hole need to be installed on the server?

Yes. Installation is required on both the client and the server.