
No Hotbar Swap
Prevents the player from unintentionally switching hotbar slots.
About this Mod
No Hotbar Swap
A small, focused Minecraft mod that disables accidental number-key hotbar swapping.
✨ What it does
Prevents the player from unintentionally switching hotbar slots—simple as that.
No extra fluff—just a targeted fix for an annoying problem.
🎯 Why this exists
If you've ever:
- Accidentally shoved cobblestone into the slot your sword usually goes
- Fat-fingered a number key at the worst possible moment
- Thought, "Why can't I disable this vanilla feature?"
Then this mod might be for you.
⚙️ Features
- Disables number-key hotbar slot switching
- Optional toggle via config
- Modifier key support to temporarily allow swapping
- Lightweight and minimal
- No gameplay changes beyond input handling
🧩 Compatibility
- Built using Architectury
- Supports NeoForge and Fabric
⚠️ Make sure you're using the correct version for your loader and Minecraft version.
📦 Installation
- Download the appropriate
.jarfile for your platform - Drop it into your
modsfolder - Launch the game
🛠️ Configuration
Simple and to the point:
- Enable or disable number-key hotbar swapping
- Use a modifier key to bypass the restriction when needed
🐛 Issues & Feedback
If something breaks or behaves weirdly, feel free to open an issue.
Include:
- Minecraft version
- Mod loader (NeoForge/Fabric/etc.)
- What you expected vs what happened
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
You're free to use, modify, and distribute it—just include the original license.
👤 Author
Mercuri
Small mod, big quality-of-life win.
Available Versions
How to Install No Hotbar Swap 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 (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "No Hotbar Swap". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
No Hotbar Swap 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is No Hotbar Swap compatible with fabric and neoforge?
No Hotbar Swap officially supports fabric, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with No Hotbar Swap – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if No Hotbar Swap 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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