Hotbar Only
Drops your items on the ground.
Screenshots
About this Mod
Hotbar Only forces a minimalist playstyle by restricting the player to the hotbar only. Any items left in the upper storage are dropped when the inventory is closed, preventing hoarding and encouraging item management. This creates a slower, more survival-focused experience where every item matters.
Available Versions
How to Install Hotbar Only on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set neoforge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Hotbar Only". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Hotbar Only server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong neoforge 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Hotbar Only compatible with neoforge?
Hotbar Only officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Hotbar Only – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Hotbar Only 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.
Similar Mods
Rent Modded Server
Install Hotbar Only with just one click on your server.