Builders who want trapdoors to feel like a natural part of their palette, not a missing vanilla option, get far more room to work with in Macaws Trapdoors Mod. The mod adds many new trapdoors inspired by different cultures, with recipes based on a wide range of vanilla materials so the new blocks blend in cleanly with existing builds. The result is straightforward but useful: more visual choice for houses, interiors, and even larger city-style decoration, with recipes viewable through JEI. On Modrinth, the project is published by sketch_macaw under the MIT License and shows 2,631,027 downloads, with an update date of 2026-03-25.
Key Features
- Expands trapdoor variety across every plank type, giving builders more consistent block choices.
- Adds distinct styles such as ranch trapdoors, bamboo trapdoors, metal trapdoors, and other decorative variants.
- Introduces designs with vents, patterns, and reliefs, which helps create different architectural looks without changing the core building palette.
- Works with resource packs for extra flexibility in how the new trapdoors fit into a build.
- Keeps crafting practical to reference, with recipes viewable using JEI.
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How to Install
- Choose the version of the mod that matches your Minecraft version and loader.
- Install the required loader or dependency listed for your setup, including Forge, NeoForge, Fabric API, or Quilt Loader where applicable.
- Place the mod file into your Minecraft mods folder and start the game with the matching loader profile.
- If you want to check crafting recipes in-game, use JEI as noted in the provided mod data.
Requirements
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Mod Loader | NeoForge, Forge, Fabric, Quilt |
| Dependencies | Minecraft Forge, Fabric API, Quilt Loader, NeoForge Installer |
| Minecraft Version | 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.2, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19, 1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.17.1, 1.16.5, 1.15.2, 1.14.4, 1.12.2 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Greatly expands decorative trapdoor choice with more material and style coverage.
- Includes multiple looks such as ranch, bamboo, metal, vented, patterned, and relief designs.
- Resource pack support makes it easier to fit the mod into different visual setups.
- Recipes can be checked with JEI, which is useful for a content-heavy decoration mod.
Cons
- Focused specifically on trapdoors, so it does not broaden other building block categories.
- Available information does not list individual recipes or a full block-by-block breakdown.
- Installation depends on matching the correct Minecraft version and loader combination.
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FAQ
What does Macaws Trapdoors Mod add to Minecraft?
It adds a large selection of new trapdoors inspired by different cultures, including variants made from many vanilla materials as well as styles such as ranch, bamboo, metal, vented, patterned, and relief trapdoors.
Which Minecraft versions and loaders are listed for Macaws Trapdoors Mod?
The provided version list runs from Minecraft 1.12.2 up to 1.21.11. The mod data also lists NeoForge, Forge, Fabric, and Quilt as supported mod types, while the included download entries specifically cover versions such as 1.12.2, 1.14.4, 1.15.2, 1.16.5, 1.17.1, 1.19, 1.19.1, and 1.21.6 with loader options depending on the version.
Is Macaws Trapdoors Mod open source?
Yes. The Modrinth data lists the project under the MIT License and links its source code at https://github.com/sketchmacaw/Trapdoors. The same data shows it was first published on 2023-11-05 and updated on 2026-03-25.
