Raw Input Buffer

Raw Input Buffer

Reduces input lag and frame rate drops caused by mouse polling events - allowing you to use high polling rate mice

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About this Mod

Raw Input Buffer

This mod aims to reduce input lag, micro-stutters, and frame rate drops caused by Minecraft's default mouse handling. This is especially noticiable on polling rates above 1000 Hz, where frame rates can drop by 50-70% when moving the camera around, depending on the polling rate. With this mod installed you'll be able to use polling rates higher than 1000 Hz with no stutters.

My testing was done using a mouse with a polling rate of up to 8000 Hz.


Solution:

This mod intercepts and replaces Minecraft's mouse handling. Instead of relying on GLFW, the mod communicates directly with the Windows Kernal and offloads mouse polling to a dedicated, asynchronous background thread using a hidden window class.
When the cursor is locked in game, standard legacy mouse data is no longer generated, freeing up CPU resources.

Compatability:

Windows OS only: This mod relies on native Windows APIs and will automatically disable itself on other operating systems.


Credits

  • Mod: Walksy

I created this mod around 4-5 weeks ago but noticed a similar concept was recently added to Ixeris by decce6. While the implementations differ, both mods achieve similar results. I recommend you try them both out.

Available Versions

Raw Input Buffer 1.1.1release
MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric
April 15, 2026
Raw Input Buffer 1.1.0release
MC 26.1, 26.1.1fabric
April 2, 2026
Raw Input Buffer 1.1.4release
MC 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric
March 17, 2026
Raw Input Buffer 1.1.4+1.21release
MC 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8fabric
March 17, 2026
Raw Input Buffer 1.1.3-1.21.9release
MC 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric
March 16, 2026

How to Install Raw Input Buffer on Your Client

1

Install the Mod Loader Locally

Install fabric for your local Minecraft version.

2

Download the Matching File

Choose the Raw Input Buffer file for fabric and Minecraft 26.1.2.

3

Install Mod

Place the .jar file in your local .minecraft/mods folder and restart Minecraft. No server-side installation is required.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+12 more)

Server-side

Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Raw Input Buffer need to be installed on the Minecraft server?

No. Modrinth marks Raw Input Buffer as unsupported on the server side. Install it only in your local Minecraft mods folder. Your server can remain unchanged unless the mod page lists an additional dependency.

Which version and loader does Raw Input Buffer require?

Use a file for fabric and your exact Minecraft version. Supported versions include 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. Files for different loaders are not interchangeable.

Raw Input Buffer is not working – what should I check?

First check the Minecraft version, loader version and required dependencies. Put the .jar file in your local .minecraft/mods folder and remove older duplicates. Because this mod is client-side, adding server RAM will not fix it.

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Details

License
MIT License
Server-side
Unsupported

Supported Versions

26.1.226.1.126.11.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.5+5 more