Close Cursor
by MiPlay2016
Close Cursor lets a player release the mouse cursor instantly with one key press, without pausing the game, and the mod is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.11.
What it does
Pressing the O key in the Controls settings brings the cursor up at once, so a player can click something outside the game window, such as an overlay or a window on a second monitor, while the game keeps running. Players who need the game paused can still use the Esc or E keys, which open menus and release the cursor that way.
The mod is client-side only: the server never needs it and players join without installing anything. Close Cursor needs Fabric API on Fabric, since its key binding handling comes from that library, so both files must be installed together for 1.21.11. Close Cursor is a lightweight mod that uses very few resources and works alongside other interface mods. A soft blur can be applied to the background when the cursor is released, giving a focus effect in the style of modern Minecraft menus.
The code is not open source. It is released under All rights reserved, and the author has noted that the mod will no longer receive updates because its code was lost.
Key features
Instant cursor release
A single key press frees the mouse cursor immediately, with no need to open a menu first.
Game keeps running
The cursor appears without pausing the game, which suits overlays and second-monitor use.
Configurable key
The release key is set in the Controls options, so it can be moved to another key.
Soft background blur
When the cursor is released, the background can blur smoothly to focus attention on the cursor.
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: Players who often click outside the game window, such as on a second monitor or an overlay, and want the cursor freed without pausing play.
How it compares
Custom Cursor is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, and it covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 1.21.10, so it reaches older versions and more loaders. Cursor Positioner is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.10 – 1.21.11 under All rights reserved, the same license family as Close Cursor but with a different function. Cursor Be Gone is open source under the MIT License and runs on Fabric for 1.18.2 – 1.19.3 only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Cursor | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-03 |
| Custom Cursor | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.10 | Client-side only | 2025-10-19 |
| Cursor Positioner | Fabric | 1.21.10 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-01-08 |
| Cursor Be Gone | Fabric | 1.18.2 – 1.19.3 | Client-side only | 2023-01-24 |
Questions
Does Close Cursor need Fabric API?
Does Close Cursor have to be installed on the server?
Which game version does Close Cursor support?
Will Close Cursor receive more updates?
In the catalog
Close Cursor is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
The mod can no longer receive updates due to the fact that the mod code has been lost. CloseCursor is a lightweight Fabric mod that allows you to instantly release your mouse cursor with a single key press.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/close-cursor
- Owner
- MiPlay2016
- Published
- 2026-03-03
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-03
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15