Better Sign Edit
Edit signs only when sneaking and don't save changes by pressing Escape
About this Mod
Better Sign Edit
The 1.20 version of Minecraft added the ability to edit signs which have already been placed.
That's nice, but it can be quite annoying. For example: when a sign is placed on top of a chest, you can miss-click and start editing the sign instead of opening the chest.
This mod fixes that, by only letting you edit the sign when sneaking, and it also adds some other quality-of-life features.
Features
- [Server side] Only allow editing signs when sneaking
- [Client side] Only save sign edits by clicking the 'Done' button, not by pressing 'Escape'
License
This project is licensed under the MIT license.
Available Versions
How to Install Better Sign Edit 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 (26.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Better Sign Edit". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+20 more)
Server-side
~ OptionalRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Better Sign Edit 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 (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Better Sign Edit compatible with fabric?
Better Sign Edit officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Better Sign Edit – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Sign Edit 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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