
wordchars
Makes Minecraft's word detection work a bit more like bash's
About this Mod
wordchars makes Minecraft's word detection work a bit more like bash's. That is to say...
Usually, when holding CMD or CTRL and pressing ← or →, the cursor moves to the next space between words in the appropriate direction. (the literal "space" character)
This mod makes it so that it moves to the next space, OR any of *?_-.[]~=/&;!#$%^(){}<>, just like most Linux terminals do.
Available Versions
How to Install wordchars 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 (1.21.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "wordchars". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2 (+33 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
wordchars 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 (1.21.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is wordchars compatible with fabric and quilt?
wordchars officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with wordchars – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if wordchars 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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