Emacs Input
Enables emacs keybinds for in-game text fields
About this Mod
Emacs Input
A client-side Fabric mod that adds Emacs-style keybindings to Minecraft text
input fields, including chat, signs, command blocks, and books.
It affects the following text fields:
- Chat and command input
- Signs and hanging signs
- Books and quills
- Command blocks
- Anvil naming
- Any other standard text field
Keybindings
Navigation
| Keybind | Action |
|---|---|
C-f |
Move forward one character |
C-b |
Move backward one character |
C-a |
Move to beginning of line |
C-e |
Move to end of line |
C-p |
Move to previous line (multiline fields only) |
C-n |
Move to next line (multiline fields only) |
M-f |
Move forward one word |
M-b |
Move backward one word |
Kill Ring (Cut/Copy/Paste)
| Keybind | Action |
|---|---|
C-d |
Delete character at cursor |
C-k |
Kill (cut) to end of line |
C-u |
Kill (cut) to beginning of line |
C-w |
Kill (cut) region (selected text) |
C-y |
Yank (paste) from kill ring |
M-d |
Kill word forward |
M-Backspace |
Kill word backward |
M-w |
Copy region to kill ring |
M-y |
Cycle through kill ring (after yank) |
Undo/Redo
| Keybind | Action |
|---|---|
C-/ |
Undo last change |
C-S-/ |
Redo |
Transpose
| Keybind | Action |
|---|---|
C-t |
Transpose characters |
M-t |
Transpose words |
Case Conversion
| Keybind | Action |
|---|---|
M-u |
Uppercase word |
M-l |
Lowercase word |
M-c |
Capitalize word |
Mark and Selection
| Keybind | Action |
|---|---|
C-Space |
Set mark (begin selection) |
C-x C-x |
Exchange point and mark |
C-g |
Cancel selection / deactivate mark |
Chat History Search
| Keybind | Action |
|---|---|
C-r |
Search backward through chat history |
C-s |
Search forward through chat history |
Note: C- denotes Ctrl, M- denotes Alt (or Option on macOS), S- denotes Shift.
Configuration
Configuration is available through Mod Menu (or by editing the raw json at
config/emacsinput:
- Enable/disable entire mod
- Toggle Ctrl or Alt keybinds independently
- Enable/disable specific feature categories (navigation, kill ring, undo, transpose, case conversion, mark)
- Force-enable or force-disable individual commands
- History search settings (case sensitivity)
- Alt key behavior (block all input vs. block only when bound)
Dependencies
Required:
Optional:
- Mod Menu (for in-game configuration access)
Available Versions
How to Install Emacs Input 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Emacs Input". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 (+5 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Emacs Input 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Emacs Input compatible with fabric?
Emacs Input officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Emacs Input – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Emacs Input 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.
Rent Modded Server
Install Emacs Input with just one click on your server.