AFKTape
by SamIsPoggers
AFKTape lets a player hold a key or mouse button down without keeping a finger on it, which suits long walks, boat trips and farm tasks.
What it does
The mod simulates taping down a chosen button, so a movement or action key stays held while the game runs. A key can be bound to the hold in the controls settings, and the held input continues while the player is away from the keyboard. Holding a button also keeps working when a menu or inventory screen is open, and the hold can be released again at any time.
AFKTape is client-side only: only the player's game needs the mod, and a server runs without it. It is published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt, Legacy Fabric and Ornithe across 16 release versions, 1.8.9 – 26.3. The mod's code is under All rights reserved and is not open source, though its source code is publicly available. Its required dependencies are Ornithe Standard Libraries and YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL), and Mod Menu is optional.
The original mod was made by Kokeria and covered earlier releases. This project carries the idea forward and ports it to newer releases, so the behavior is aimed at keeping vanilla gameplay intact rather than automating it.
Key features
Held key simulation
A chosen key or mouse button is kept pressed, so a long walk or boat ride needs no input from the player.
Rebindable hold key
The key that starts and stops the hold can be changed in the controls settings.
Input kept during menus
A held button stays active while a pause menu or inventory screen is open, and the player can return to the game afterwards.
Cursor freed
Once a button is held, the player can release the cursor and use other programs on the computer.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x9 of 9 versions with builds
1.20.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.8.x1 of 1 version 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 1
Optional 1
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who spend long stretches of play holding one key, and anyone who wants to avoid repetitive input in singleplayer or on a server where the mod is installed on the client.
How it compares
AFKHold is also client-side only and open source under the MIT License, but it is published only for 26.1 – 26.2 on Fabric and Quilt. StickyKeys is client-side only, open source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, and covers 1.20 – 26.3 on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge. Auto AFK is client and server, not open source, and is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution No Derivatives 4.0 for 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 on Fabric.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFKTape | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt, Legacy Fabric and Ornithe | 1.8.9 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-12 |
| AFKHold | Fabric and Quilt | 26.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-17 |
| StickyKeys | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-13 |
| Auto AFK | Fabric | 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-02-08 |
Questions
Does AFKTape need a server install?
Which dependencies must be installed with AFKTape?
Which loaders and versions are covered?
In the catalog
AFKTape is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
This mod was made to simulate taping down buttons while AFK. This can be very useful when using any farm that require holding buttons down, or making tedious tasks like walking/boating long distances simple.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/afktape
- Owner
- SamIsPoggers
- Published
- 2025-04-03
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-12
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15