Hotbar Helper

Hotbar Helper

Hotbar Helper automatically refills items in the hotbar when they run out, and can auto-switch to the best tool while mining.

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About this Mod

Hotbar Helper

Hotbar Helper is a client-side mod that keeps your hotbar full and your tools ready. It automatically restocks empty slots and switches to the right tool when you mine, so you spend less time thinking and more time mining. Every feature is configurable to be enabled/disabled. All 1.21 versions are supported

Features

Automatic Hotbar Refill

All of the following methods of emptying a hotbar slot are automatically refilled:

  • Block placement
  • Eating
  • Item drop
  • Throwing

Refilling happens instantly so you can keep building, eating, or throwing without opening your inventory.

Auto Tool Switch

When you start mining a block, the mod selects the best tool in your hotbar. It considers:

  • Tool type
  • Tool durability (prevents you from breaking)
  • Tool enchantments

When finished mining, it returns to your original slot. This means you can do things like build, break stone with a pick, and break dirt with a shovel all without hitting a single hotbar key!

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Available Versions

Hotbar Helper 1.0.0release
MC 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric
February 28, 2026
Hotbar Helper 1.0.0release
MC 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8fabric
February 28, 2026
Hotbar Helper 1.0.0release
MC 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4fabric
February 28, 2026
Hotbar Helper 1.0.0release
MC 1.21, 1.21.1fabric
February 28, 2026

How to Install Hotbar Helper on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Hotbar Helper". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+9 more)

Server-side

Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Hotbar Helper 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 Hotbar Helper compatible with fabric?

Hotbar Helper 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 Hotbar Helper – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Hotbar Helper 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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Details

License
Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal
Server-side
Unsupported

Supported Versions

1.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.51.21.41.21.31.21.2+2 more