
Raw Input Buffer
Reduces input lag and frame rate drops caused by mouse polling events - allowing you to use high polling rate mice
About this Mod
Raw Input Buffer
This mod aims to reduce input lag, micro-stutters, and frame rate drops caused by Minecraft's default mouse handling. This is especially noticiable on polling rates above 1000 Hz, where frame rates can drop by 50-70% when moving the camera around, depending on the polling rate. With this mod installed you'll be able to use polling rates higher than 1000 Hz with no stutters.
My testing was done using a mouse with a polling rate of up to 8000 Hz.
Solution:
This mod intercepts and replaces Minecraft's mouse handling. Instead of relying on GLFW, the mod communicates directly with the Windows Kernal and offloads mouse polling to a dedicated, asynchronous background thread using a hidden window class.
When the cursor is locked in game, standard legacy mouse data is no longer generated, freeing up CPU resources.
Compatability:
Windows OS only: This mod relies on native Windows APIs and will automatically disable itself on other operating systems.
Credits
- Mod: Walksy
I created this mod around 4-5 weeks ago but noticed a similar concept was recently added to Ixeris by decce6. While the implementations differ, both mods achieve similar results. I recommend you try them both out.
Available Versions
How to Install Raw Input Buffer 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 "Raw Input Buffer". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+12 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Raw Input Buffer 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 Raw Input Buffer compatible with fabric?
Raw Input Buffer officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Raw Input Buffer – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Raw Input Buffer 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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