Hud Keys
by AlexTGG
Hud Keys shows the keybinds of the hotbar slots on screen, so players can see which key triggers each slot while playing with Fabric.
What it does
Each hotbar slot gets an outlined label that names its bound key, with common modifiers, mouse buttons and keypad keys written in a compact form. Long key names are shortened so the text fits, and a label briefly flashes green when its slot is selected within one tick, giving feedback on attack and item swaps. Labels also react when a key is held down.
The mod is a client-side utility for Fabric on 1.21.11 – 26.3, released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later and open source. Horizontal and vertical placement, text size and whether keys that are not pressed appear can each be adjusted in the configuration screen. It requires Fabric API and Cloth Config API, and Mod Menu is optional for opening the settings. Because it runs on the client alone, a server does not need to install it.
Key features
Hotbar key labels
Each hotbar slot shows its bound key as an outlined label, so the binding stays visible during play.
Compact key names
Modifiers, mouse buttons and keypad keys are abbreviated, and long labels are fitted automatically to the slot.
Pressed-state feedback
Labels respond when their key is pressed and flash green briefly when the matching slot is selected.
Adjustable placement
Horizontal and vertical offsets, text scale and the visibility of unpressed keys are configurable.
Gallery
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
Optional 1
Use cases
Learning a key layout
Players who bind many slots to keys can read the layout directly on the hotbar while learning it.
Fast-paced combat
Players who switch slots quickly during fights can confirm which key was pressed from the flash and label state.
Who it’s for: Players who use Fabric and want to see hotbar keybinds on screen. Only the client needs the mod, so it suits single-player and multiplayer clients alike.
How it compares
Multibinding is a Fabric client-only mod for 1.21.11 under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only and open source. Toggle Keybinds is a Fabric client-only mod for 1.21.4 – 26.2 under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, also open source. Hud Keys covers 1.21.11 – 26.3 and focuses on the hotbar labels rather than keybind toggling.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hud Keys | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-08 |
| Multibinding | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-05 |
| Toggle Keybinds | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-24 |
Questions
Does Hud Keys need Fabric API?
Does a server need Hud Keys installed?
Which game versions does Hud Keys support?
In the catalog
Hud Keys is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
The current release, 1.0-alpha-1, adds new features that have not been extensively tested. Please report bugs or suggestions through GitHub Issues. Choose the matching release from the Versions tab. Snapshots and future Minecraft releases require separate verification.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/hud-keys
- Owner
- AlexTGG
- Published
- 2026-01-22
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-08
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15