DeckTweaks
by n0ahn
DeckTweaks lets players change render distance, simulation distance, master volume and flight from simple keyboard shortcuts, without opening a menu or pausing the game.
What it does
Render distance can be raised or lowered, and simulation distance adjusted, while the game keeps running. Chunks reload right away, so the change shows at once. Master volume moves in 5% steps, and flight can be toggled from the keyboard, all from inside a session.
A short, unobtrusive notice appears in the lower-right area of the display to confirm every adjustment. The notification is a subtle, styled HUD message, so players always know what changed without a chat message filling up. The mod suits players who use a Stream Deck and want to map these controls to hardware buttons.
DeckTweaks runs on Fabric only and needs Fabric API. It is published for 1.21.11 alone, and it is not open source; the mod is released under All rights reserved. Only the client needs it, so servers run without it.
Key features
Render distance shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts raise or lower render distance, and chunks reload immediately after each step.
Simulation distance control
Simulation distance can be tweaked during play, changing how far the game simulates without a restart.
Master volume in 5% steps
Master volume moves in fixed 5% increments from the keyboard, with no trip to the options screen.
Toast notifications
Each change shows a minimal toast in the bottom-right corner, keeping chat clear of status messages.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Hardware button mapping
Players with a Stream Deck can bind render distance, volume and flight to buttons, staying in the game without opening menus.
Quick performance tuning
Render and simulation distance can be lowered during a busy moment and raised again without leaving the world.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric who want to adjust render distance, simulation distance, volume and flight from the keyboard during play, especially those using a Stream Deck.
How it compares
Low Simulation Distance is a client-side Fabric mod for 1.21.1 under the MIT License, and it is open source, so its source code can be read and reused. Server Controls is a server-side only Fabric mod for 1.20 – 1.20.1 under the MIT License, so players join without installing it. DeckTweaks covers only 1.21.11, and its All rights reserved license means it is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeckTweaks | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-21 |
| Low Simulation Distance | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2025-12-23 |
| Server Controls | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2023-06-13 |
Questions
Does DeckTweaks need Fabric API?
Does the server need DeckTweaks?
Can simulation distance change without restarting the world?
In the catalog
DeckTweaks is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
DeckTweaks lets you control render distance, simulation distance, and master volume on the fly, directly from your keyboard or Stream Deck, without ever opening a menu. Every change shows as a clean, minimal toast notification in the bottom-right corner of your screen, so you always know what's happening.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/decktweaks
- Owner
- n0ahn
- Published
- 2026-03-20
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-21
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15