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Back-burner

by Estecka

A client-side notepad with to-do list commands, so a player can jot down and manage items without leaving the game, via Back-burner.

FabricClient-side onlyEuropean Union Public License 1.2Open source1.19.4 – 26.2

What it does

Back-burner keeps a to-do list on the client and shows it in a side screen that is driven by commands. Items can be pushed to the top, queued at the bottom, inserted at a chosen index, or written out as a whole list, and the list can be cleared, with auto-completion suggesting the right index as the command is typed. Removing works by popping the top or bottom item, or by naming the item to drop.

Each world keeps its own list. Singleplayer worlds store it in the world folder as backlog.json, while multiplayer and LAN worlds store it under .minecraft/remote, grouped by server address and port. Data is saved as JSON arrays of strings. Fabric API is required, and Cloth Config API and Mod Menu are optional; with both present, settings can be edited in-game, including the position and size of the HUD and the name of the root command.

The mod is distributed for Fabric only, with builds across 24 release versions, 1.19.4 – 26.2. The source code is open under the European Union Public License 1.2, and the issue tracker is public.

Key features

  1. Command-driven to-do list

    Items are added and removed with commands such as push, queue, write, insert and pop, and the list shows in a side screen.

  2. Per-world storage

    Singleplayer, multiplayer and LAN worlds each keep a separate backlog saved as JSON.

  3. Raw, quoted and SNBT input

    Commands accept raw text, quoted text and SNBT text, so items can contain spaces or colored segments.

  4. Auto-completion and sub-commands

    Auto-completion suggests indexes while typing, and the default sub-commands use the note root.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
26.21.6.0+26.2
26.1.21.6.0+26.2
26.1.11.6.0+26.2
26.11.6.0+26.2
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.21.111.6.0+1.21.6
1.21.101.6.0+1.21.6
1.21.91.6.0+1.21.6
1.21.81.6.0+1.21.6
1.21.71.6.0+1.21.6
1.21.61.6.0+1.21.6
1.21.51.6.0+1.21.4
1.21.41.6.0+1.21.4
1.21.31.6.0+1.21.3
1.21.21.6.0+1.21.3
1.21.11.6.0+1.21.1
1.211.6.0+1.21.1
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x1 of 1 version with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 1

Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required

Optional 2

Mod MenuAdds a mod menu to view the list of mods you have installed.
Optional
Cloth Config APIConfiguration Library for Minecraft Mods
Optional

How it compares

Full comparison

Anvil Too Expensive is a Fabric mod for 1.19.2 – 1.21.5 that is a server-side mod with optional client, and it is not open source. CustomChatTextKeybind is client-side only, open source under the MIT License, and covers 1.14 – 1.21.7. Inventory Slots is client-side only, open source under the MIT License, and covers 1.21.4 – 26.2.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Back-burnerFabric1.19.4 – 26.2Client-side only2026-08-04
Anvil Too ExpensiveFabric1.19.2 – 1.21.5Server required, client optional2023-07-13
CustomChatTextKeybindFabric1.14 – 1.21.7Client-side only2025-06-29
Inventory SlotsFabric1.21.4 – 26.2Client-side only2026-06-27

Questions

Does Back-burner need Fabric API?

Yes. Fabric API is a required dependency, so it must be installed alongside Back-burner on Fabric.

Does the server need Back-burner installed?

No. It is installed on the player's side alone, so servers need nothing.

Can Cloth Config API and Mod Menu be used with Back-burner?

Both are optional. With them installed, the config screen can be opened in-game to change the HUD position and size and the root command name.

In the catalog

Back-burner is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.

Utility mods36,990Fabric modsMods for 26.213,894

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What the author says

A fully client-side to-do list, displayed on the side of the screen, and operated through commands. Each world and server saves its to-do list separately.
Estecka, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
Estecka
Published
2023-09-01
Updated on Modrinth
2026-08-04
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

Utility
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