MacOS Input Fixes
by hamarb123
MacOS Input Fixes corrects several keyboard and mouse input problems that appear on macOS in Minecraft Java Edition.
What it does
Scroll handling is the main focus. Trackpad scrolling no longer moves a huge number of items at once, momentum scrolling no longer changes how far a list moves, and scroll events only count while fingers rest on the trackpad or on a supported Apple input device. Scrolling while shift is held also works on some older mice where it was broken.
Other fixes cover keys that did not register on macOS. Left click combined with control now counts as a left click instead of a right click, control with tab and control with escape are detected, and dropping an item accepts either control or command with the drop key, where the default Q key previously expected only command. Inertial scrolling in interfaces is restored.
The mod runs on the client only, so servers do not need it and players can add it without changing anything on the server. Outside macOS it does nothing beyond its menu options, so it can stay installed in any modpack. It requires Fabric Loader 0.18.5 or newer and is published for Fabric alone, with release builds for 48 game versions and snapshot builds included. The code is released under the BSD 3-Clause License and is open source; the source code and issue tracker are public.
Key features
Control-click detection
Left click is registered correctly while control is held, so it no longer opens the right-click action.
Scroll speed limit
Trackpad scrolling stops jumping across an excessive number of items in a single gesture.
Momentum scroll correction
Scroll events from momentum are filtered so a quick flick does not skip past the intended item.
Modifier key fixes
Control with tab and control with escape are detected, and the drop key accepts control or command.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.15.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.14.x5 of 5 versions with builds
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Use cases
Trackpad browsing
Players scrolling long inventories, creative menus or world lists on a MacBook trackpad get steadier, more predictable movement.
Keyboard shortcuts on macOS
Players who rely on control-based key combinations see them registered as intended in Minecraft.
Who it’s for: Players on macOS who use a trackpad or a mouse, and modpack makers who want a harmless input fix on every system.
How it compares
Faster Scrolling works on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt across 1.14 – 26.3, is client-side only and is open source under the MIT License, but it adjusts scrolling speed rather than fixing macOS key detection. Global Options is an open source Fabric mod under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later, covering 1.14.4 – 1.21.11, with the same client-side environment; it is a settings mod, not an input fix.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacOS Input Fixes | Fabric | 1.14 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-05 |
| Faster Scrolling | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.14 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-07-09 |
| Global Options | Fabric | 1.14.4 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2023-06-25 |
Questions
Does MacOS Input Fixes need Fabric API?
Do servers need to install MacOS Input Fixes?
Does the mod change anything outside macOS?
Why does the launcher show an error after installing?
In the catalog
MacOS Input Fixes 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
Menu Options (under Mouse Settings Screen): - Option for trackpad scrolling sensitivity (macOS only) - Option to enable momentum scrolling on hotbar (macOS only) - Option to disable workaround for smooth scrolling in interfaces (macOS only) - Option to reverse scrolling of the whole game - Option to reverse scrolling…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/macos-input-fixes
- Owner
- hamarb123
- Published
- 2022-09-26
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-05
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15
