messed up settings
by dsinkerii
messed up settings is a client-side Fabric mod that lets a player change the game's options beyond their normal limits, after a password is entered in the main menu.
What it does
Once the mod is running, the player can edit the game settings that the standard options screen restricts, and the password set through the mod controls who can open that editing. A password is entered in the main menu, and it can be changed or removed later. Friends who share a world or server can use the same editing access only if they are given the password.
The mod needs Pehkui as a required dependency, and Pehkui has to be installed alongside it for the mod to start. LibJF and Slyde are optional dependencies that extend the settings the mod can reach. Only the client needs the mod, so servers run without it. Installation steps for the executable and the .NET runtime are covered in the author's text, and the author notes that a non-default launcher is a workable alternative to the default one.
The mod is released under the MIT License and is open source, with its source code and issue tracker publicly available. Files exist for 14 release versions 1.20 – 1.21.6, and the latest Fabric file is 1.5-1.21.1 for 1.21, published on 2026-01-16. It was first published on 2025-06-13.
Key features
Expanded settings access
Options that the standard settings screen limits can be edited once the mod is running and Pehkui is present.
Password protection
A password set in the main menu gates access to the settings editor, and it can be changed or cleared when needed.
Optional extensions
LibJF and Slyde can be added to widen the set of settings the mod can change.
Password reset on reboot
Changing the password takes effect after the game is restarted, and a leaked password is cleared by a restart.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Use cases
Shared worlds with friends
A group that plays together can set one password and decide who may change the settings.
Prank setups
The mod is often used to change the game for a group of friends, creating surprise settings they did not expect.
Who it’s for: Players who want to change settings beyond the usual limits and who are running Fabric for Minecraft 1.21 or a nearby version. It suits groups that share one world and want to control who can edit the options.
Questions
Does messed up settings need Pehkui?
Does the server need the mod?
Which launcher should be used?
What happens if the password leaks?
In the catalog
messed up settings is one of 7,555 Cursed mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,235 Cursed mods for Fabric. 13,625 mods support Minecraft 1.21.6.
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What the author says
🔴 IF you are the one who is going to edit the settings, make sure to follow these steps: 1. install dotnet (if u haven't already) 2. download an executable file according to your os (direct downloads from github btw!) - windows - linux - macos 3. paste in your password and change your nickname if you want to, and…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/messed-up-settings
- Owner
- dsinkerii
- Published
- 2025-06-13
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-01-16
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15