BindOn
by Netlifex
BindOn lets server operators and commands trigger simulated key presses on players' clients, which suits custom maps and cutscenes.
What it does
Operators run commands such as bindon f5 to send a simulated key press to a player's client, so a scripted sequence can switch the camera, hide the HUD or move through a scene. The command bindon help lists the keys that can be simulated. Keys A to Z, 0 to 9 and function keys such as F1 and F5 are covered, and Shift, Ctrl and Alt can be held as modifiers.
The mod is aimed at custom adventure maps, cinematic experiences, modpacks and server-side storytelling. Triggering a key press from the server means map makers can build cutscenes and camera transitions without asking players to press anything themselves. A press of F1 can hide the HUD for the nearest player, which helps keep a scene uncluttered.
Only the Forge loader is supported, and BindOn targets Minecraft 1.20.1 alone, with its newest file being 1.0.1 for 1.20.1, published 2025-07-31. It is client and server: the server issues the commands and the player's client has to have the mod to receive the simulated keys. The code is open source under the Apache License 2.0, and public source code and an issue tracker are linked.
Key features
Simulated key presses
Server commands send key presses to a player's client, which the game handles as if the player had pressed them.
Cinematic controls
Scripted key presses can drive camera changes and other controls during a scene or cutscene.
Modifier key support
Shift, Ctrl and Alt combine with other keys, so a simulated press can match a player-side shortcut.
Key listing command
The help command shows the keys that can be simulated, so map makers can check names before writing a sequence.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Map makers, modpack authors and server operators who want to run scripted scenes, cutscenes or camera transitions on a Forge 1.20.1 server.
How it compares
Modifier Key Fix is a Forge mod for 1.12.2 – 1.20.1 that works on the client only, under All rights reserved and not open source. KeyBindCommand is a client-side Forge mod for 1.20.1 under All rights reserved, not open source. BindOn is client and server and is open source under the Apache License 2.0, so it requires the server side to issue commands.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BindOn | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-07-31 |
| Modifier Key Fix | Forge | 1.12.2 – 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2025-02-05 |
| KeyBindCommand | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2025-09-22 |
Questions
Does BindOn need to be installed on the client?
Which Minecraft version does BindOn support?
How do server operators find the key names?
In the catalog
BindOn is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 13,316 Game mechanics mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
BindOn is a Forge mod for Minecraft 1.20.1 that allows server operators to simulate key presses on players via commands. This is useful for custom maps, cinematic experiences, modpacks, or server-side storytelling.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/bindon
- Owner
- Netlifex
- Published
- 2025-07-31
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-07-31
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15