Unlocking Remote Automation with the Integrated Proxy Mod
For technical Minecraft players, the Integrated series has long been the go-to toolkit for building complex logic networks. The catch? Everything had to stay within arm's reach of the attached block. That limitation is gone. Unlocking Remote Automation with the Integrated Proxy Mod adds a single, powerful block that lets your Integrated Dynamics parts interact with targets anywhere in the world. This is not a standalone mod; it is a focused add-on that extends the reach of your existing Integrated setup.
Core Function: The Access Proxy Block
The entire mod revolves around one new block: the Access Proxy. You place it, configure a target coordinate, and connect your Integrated Dynamics parts to it. Instead of affecting the block they are mounted on, those parts now read, write, and modify blocks, entities, or inventories at the remote location. This turns a local network into a distributed control system.
Interface and Configuration
The Access Proxy interface is minimal but complete. A text field in the upper right shows the current target. A central button toggles between positioning modes. Three integer variable card slots accept X, Y, and Z coordinates, allowing dynamic target changes through your logic network. A display slot shows any variable's value at the target position, functioning like a remote display panel.
Positioning Modes and Dynamic Targeting
Two positioning modes cover different build styles. Relative mode calculates coordinates from the proxy block itself, so a Y value of 5 means five blocks above the proxy. This suits stationary builds where spacing stays fixed. Absolute mode uses world coordinates, so Y=5 always targets height 5, regardless of proxy placement. Toggle between them with one click.
The coordinate slots accept variable cards, not static numbers. This means your logic network can change the target on the fly. Track moving entities, scan a mining area sequentially, or follow a player by feeding sensor data into the X, Y, and Z slots. The display slot works similarly: insert any variable, and its value renders at the remote position. If the text faces the wrong way, right-click the proxy's side with a wrench to rotate it.
Practical Use Cases
- Remote block reading and breaking: keep your base safe while parts from Integrated Tunnels harvest resources elsewhere.
- Inventory access: connect importers and exporters to chests hundreds of blocks away.
- Automated crafting: pair with Integrated Crafting to submit orders to distant interfaces.
- Dynamic scanning: change coordinates via variables to check blocks in a mine or farm automatically.
- Entity detection and particle effects: detect mobs or spawn visual effects in a target area.
One safety feature stands out: Integrated Tunnels parts cannot break the Access Proxy block itself. A logic error in your variables will not destroy your network's key component.
Installation and Compatibility
To get started, you first need to download Unlocking Remote Automation with the Integrated Proxy Mod for Minecraft. It is a client and server side add-on that requires Integrated Dynamics as a dependency. The mod supports Forge and works with Minecraft versions including 1.12 and 1.16. For quick setup, some launchers allow you to add this mod directly from their catalog, which simplifies the process of assembling a stable modpack. The standard method remains: place the jar file in your mods folder and launch the game.
For those wondering how to install, the process is straightforward. Ensure you have the correct version of Integrated Dynamics installed, then drop the proxy mod jar into the mods directory. No additional libraries are required. The Access Proxy recipe uses mid-game resources, viewable in JEI, making it accessible without being overpowered.
Known Limitations and Server Settings
Most Integrated parts work flawlessly with the proxy, but light panels are not supported yet. The developer tracks issues on GitHub. A known crash exists in the Minecraft 1.12 version when loading a world; a fix is planned once the development environment is restored. Server owners can set a maximum proxy range in the config file, limiting the otherwise infinite distance if needed.
Modpack inclusion is allowed freely, provided the CurseForge page is linked in the pack description. This makes it a safe addition to public and private packs alike.
Final Thoughts
Unlocking Remote Automation with the Integrated Proxy Mod removes the core distance limitation of Integrated Dynamics. One block grants access to any point in the world, keeping builds compact and flexible. Whether you are automating mining, monitoring distant areas, or chaining complex crafting operations, this add-on proves that distance is no longer a barrier. Combined with Integrated Tunnels, Integrated Crafting, and Integrated Additions, it completes a programmable infrastructure where location simply does not matter.