HotbarSort
by sohaan.m
HotbarSort lets a player save, load and reorder hotbar layouts with short commands, from one Fabric client mod for 1.21.11.
What it does
Players set up hotbar arrangements for different tasks, such as building, redstone work or combat, then switch between them by command. Saving and loading a layout takes one command, so the full hotbar can change in a single step rather than being rearranged slot by slot.
The mod runs on the client alone, so a server does not need it and players can use it on any server. It requires Mod Menu and YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL), which the configuration screen depends on. Files target 1.21.11 only and are published for Fabric, with 1.0.0 as the current build from 2026-06-04. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
Save and load layouts
A hotbar arrangement can be stored and recalled later, so each task keeps its own set of items in place.
Command-based switching
Layouts are chosen with simple commands, and no menu has to be opened during play.
Adjustable swap delay
A delay between item swaps can be tuned, so the speed of rearranging matches what the player needs.
Activity-based setups
Separate layouts for building, redstone and combat can be swapped instantly, moving the hotbar to match the current activity.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
Use cases
Building and redstone
A builder can keep block types on one layout and switch to a redstone layout without rearranging items by hand.
Combat switching
A combat layout puts weapons and potions in reach, and the player can return to the previous layout after the fight.
Who it’s for: Players who often change between building, redstone and combat and want a hotbar that matches the task at hand. The mod works in singleplayer and on any server, because only the client needs it.
Questions
Does HotbarSort need Mod Menu and YetAnotherConfigLib?
Does a server need HotbarSort installed?
Which Minecraft versions does HotbarSort support?
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What the author says
A versatile tool designed to completely swap your hotbar setup dynamically to match whatever task you are doing.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/hotbarsort
- Owner
- sohaan.m
- Published
- 2026-06-04
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-04
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15