
AutoRun Key
Toggle key (K) for hands-free walking and sprinting forward.
About this Mod
AutoRun is a tiny, client-only Fabric mod that lets you walk and sprint forward without holding any key. Press K once to start moving — your character will walk and sprint until you press K again, press S (backward), or open any screen.
Features
- One key, two states. Press K to toggle hands-free forward movement on/off.
- Sprinting included. Auto-sprint is on by default — covers ground fast.
- Safe defaults. Pressing S (move backward) cancels auto-run instantly, so you never get stuck running off a cliff while you grab a drink. Auto-run also disables itself if you die, mount a vehicle, fall asleep, or open any inventory/menu.
- Tiny footprint. Only one small
KeyboardInput.ticktail hook — other movement mods keep working as expected. - Client-only. Works on any server (singleplayer or multiplayer), no server install needed.
How it works
On every client tick, the mod rebuilds the PlayerInput record with forward = true and sprint = true while auto-run is active. The change is invisible to the server — it's the same packet your fingers would send.
Compatibility
Tested on Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, and 1.21.11 (Fabric Loader 0.16+). One JAR for all four versions.
Default key
The toggle is bound to K (hard-coded for now). Want a different key or a config screen? Open an issue.
Available Versions
How to Install AutoRun Key on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "AutoRun Key". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+1 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
AutoRun Key server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is AutoRun Key compatible with fabric?
AutoRun Key officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with AutoRun Key – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if AutoRun Key consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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