Basic Macros
Basic Macros is a Fabric client mod that triggers preset client-side commands from keys the player chooses, and can keep a character active while idle.
What it does
Preset macro commands run from dedicated keys, so a single press executes a configured client-side command instantly. Keys can be changed in later versions, starting with 0.0.3 for 26.3, which lets a player rebind the presets to suit their layout.
A one-touch trigger toggles the automation state on and off, which is useful for stepping away from the keyboard without being removed for inactivity. The mod is aimed at holding mouse inputs during AFK sessions, such as maintaining farms, while the core keyboard layout stays unchanged. Only the client needs it, so servers run without it and players join without installing anything.
The mod is published for Fabric only, across two release versions: 26.2 and 26.3. Basic Macros is released under All rights reserved and is not open source. The latest file, 0.0.3 for 26.3, is dated 2026-09-29, and the first release went out on 2026-07-15.
Key features
Preset macros
Pre-configured client-side commands are bound to dedicated keys and fire on a single press.
One-touch toggle
A single key switches automation on or off, so a player can leave a session running without touching the keyboard.
Adjustable keys
From version 0.0.3 onward the trigger keys can be changed to match the player's preferred layout.
Clean main screen
The mod does not clutter the main screen and needs no complex configuration to get started.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Idle farm sessions
A player holds mouse inputs for crop or mob farms while away from the keyboard, with the toggle keeping the session going.
Quick commands
Commands the player runs often sit behind a key, so they fire without typing into chat.
Who it’s for: Players who run AFK sessions or repeat the same client commands often, and who want a few keys to handle them without a complicated setup.
How it compares
AFK Guard is a Fabric client mod with files for 1.21.11 – 26.3, released under the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 license and not open source. Radial Macros is also client-side and open source under CC0 1.0 Universal, with Fabric files for 1.21.8 – 26.2, so it can be used and changed freely. SuperAFKbots is a Fabric mod for 26.1 – 26.2 that needs to run on the server, with the client optional, which makes it a different setup from Basic Macros.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Macros | Fabric | 26.2 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-29 |
| AFK Guard | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-22 |
| Radial Macros | Fabric | 1.21.8 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-22 |
| SuperAFKbots | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.2 | Server required, client optional | 2026-08-04 |
Questions
Does Basic Macros need to be installed on the server?
Which versions does Basic Macros support?
Can the trigger keys be changed?
In the catalog
Basic Macros is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,201 Technology mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
This lightweight mod automates your character's actions when you need to step away from the keyboard. It executes preset macro commands with dedicated keys to keep you active. It is perfect for surviving AFK sessions, maintaining farms, or holding down mouse inputs without changing your core layout. Preset Macros…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/auto-keybinds
- Owner
- A Random Organization
- Published
- 2026-07-15
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-29
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15