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FixEscape

by oxodao

FixEscape lets players set a second key that opens the escape menu, with the binding made against the physical key pressed.

ForgeNeoForgeClient-side onlyCustom license1.19 – 26.2

What it does

Some keyboard layouts and remapping tools change which key reports the escape action, which can leave the game menu out of reach. FixEscape adds a second escape key that can be rebound to any key a player chooses, and it reads the physical key that was pressed rather than the emitted key code. Players who rebind keys can use the mod to keep the menu reachable, and it also works for players who remap caps lock to escape. The mod is published for Forge and NeoForge for game versions 1.19 – 26.2, with files covering 23 release versions.

Only the player's game needs it, and servers run without it. The code is released under a custom license and is not open source, though its source code is public. A Fabric build is needed for Fabric users, and the author credits TheEnderCore's EscapeScreen as a reference.

Key features

  1. Second escape key

    Adds a second key that opens the escape menu alongside the standard one.

  2. Rebindable key

    The extra escape key can be set to any key in the controls settings.

  3. Physical key detection

    Matches the key that was physically pressed, so remapped keys still open the menu.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x2 of 2 versions with builds
26.2Not available1.2.0
26.1.2Not available1.2.0
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.21.11Not available1.1.0
1.21.10Not available1.1.0
1.21.9Not available1.1.0
1.21.8Not available1.1.0
1.21.7Not available1.1.0
1.21.6Not available1.1.0
1.21.5Not available1.1.0
1.21.4Not available1.1.0
1.21.3Not available1.1.0
1.21.2Not available1.1.0
1.21.1Not available1.1.0
1.21Not available1.0.5
1.20.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

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

How it compares

Full comparison

Sprinting Key is a client-side mod for Forge and ModLoader, covering 1.1 – 1.6.4, under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and not open source. Offhander runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt for 1.20 – 1.21.11 under the MIT License, and is open source. StickyKeys covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20 – 26.3 under the Mozilla Public License 2.0.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
FixEscapeForge and NeoForge1.19 – 26.2Client-side only2026-09-04
Sprinting KeyForge and ModLoader1.1 – 1.6.4Client-side only2026-08-05
OffhanderFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.20 – 1.21.11Client-side only2026-09-04
StickyKeysFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.20 – 26.3Client-side only2026-10-13

Questions

Does FixEscape need Fabric API?

Fabric API is not listed as a requirement for the Forge and NeoForge builds. The author text notes a Fabric version is needed for Fabric users.

In the catalog

FixEscape is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 14,575 Utility mods for Forge. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.

Utility mods36,990Forge modsMods for 26.213,894

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What the author says

Instead of using the emited key, they use the physical key pressed. People that rebind keys are left alone on this. This mod adds a second escape key that is re-bindable on any key you want. So you can finally play the game again even if you're using caps:swapescape.
oxodao, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
oxodao
Published
2023-10-13
Updated on Modrinth
2026-09-04
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

Utility
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