AdvanceKeyStrokes
by drop_gaming
AdvanceKeystrokes is a Fabric client overlay that shows the movement keys and mouse clicks a player presses, in real time, on the screen.
What it does
The overlay draws W, A, S and D along with the left and right mouse buttons as they are pressed, so the current inputs are visible during play. Left and right click information is optional, and the display updates the moment a key goes down or comes back up. Players can use it to check movement consistency, to train in PvP practice sessions, or to show inputs in clean gameplay footage for streams and videos.
The overlay can be restyled to match a HUD. Players adjust colors, backgrounds, scaling and positioning, and the rendering options include rounded corners, shadows under the keys and rainbow colors. The overlay can also stay visible over GUI screens, the debug HUD and the player list, or be kept off those screens. The mod runs on Fabric for 1.21.11 and requires Cloth Config API and Fabric API. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source. Servers that run it need every player to install it too. Files are published for 12 release versions, from 1.21 up to 1.21.11.
Key features
Live movement keys
Movement keys W, S and D appear on screen and light up as the player holds them, without a separate window.
Mouse click display
Left and right mouse button presses are shown as optional click information next to the movement keys.
Custom colors and backgrounds
Colors, backgrounds and rounded corners can be changed so the overlay fits the look of a HUD.
Position and scale
The overlay can be moved on the screen and resized to keep it out of the way of other HUD elements.
Key shadows and effects
Key shadows and rainbow effects are available as visual options, with rendering settings for finer control.
GUI and debug visibility
The overlay can remain on screen over inventories, the debug HUD and the player list, or be hidden there.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
How it compares
PVP Trainer is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 under All rights reserved, which is not open source. MrCrabTAB's PVP Animations is client-side only, published for 1.21.10 under the MIT License, and not open source. DurabilityWarner is also client-side only for 1.21.4 – 1.21.11, but it is open source under the Apache License 2.0. AdvanceKeystrokes runs on client and server and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdvanceKeyStrokes | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-02-22 |
| PVP Trainer | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-01-01 |
| MrCrabTAB's PVP Animations | Fabric | 1.21.10 | Client-side only | 2025-12-30 |
| DurabilityWarner | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-01-27 |
Questions
Does AdvanceKeystrokes need Cloth Config API?
Which Minecraft versions does AdvanceKeystrokes support?
Does the server need AdvanceKeystrokes?
In the catalog
AdvanceKeyStrokes is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
AdvanceKeystrokes is a lightweight client-side Fabric mod that adds a clean and modern keystrokes overlay to Minecraft, allowing players to see their live keyboard and mouse inputs directly on screen. The mod is designed for PvP players, practice sessions, and content creators who want a professional-looking way to…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/advancekeystrokes
- Owner
- drop_gaming
- Published
- 2026-02-22
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-02-22
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15