QuickControls
by HuaXiaosheng
QuickControls adds a radial pie menu that lets players use nine bound items without moving them out of the hotbar, opened with a configured key.
What it does
Once a key is pressed, a circular menu opens around the cursor. Each of the nine quick bind slots holds one item, and selecting an item with the mouse uses it straight away. Items are assigned from a panel on the inventory screen, so each one is placed in a slot once and reached later with a single key.
The mod suits anyone who wants a tidier hotbar and quicker inventory use, because frequently needed items stay one key press away. Servers do not need it; each player installs it for their own game. QuickControls requires Architectury API, which must be installed alongside it on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge. Files exist for 1.20.1, 1.21.1 and 1.21.11, and the latest build, 0.2.0, was published on 2026-08-22.
The code is released under the MIT License and is not open source. Suggestions and contributions are accepted through the public issue tracker.
Key features
Radial pie menu
A circular menu opens on a configured key press and lists the bound items around the cursor.
Nine quick bind slots
Nine separate slots each hold one item, so nine different items can be kept within reach.
Mouse selection
A bound item is chosen by clicking its slot in the radial menu, without scrolling through the hotbar.
Instant item usage
Bound items are used directly from the menu, so the hotbar stays unchanged.
Binding panel
A dedicated panel on the right side of the inventory lets players assign or change the items in each slot.
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 1
Use cases
Keeping a clean hotbar
Tools used rarely can be moved into the radial menu, leaving the hotbar for items needed most often.
Faster inventory work
Frequently used items can be accessed while a container or the inventory is open, without rearranging stacks.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric, Forge or NeoForge who want quicker access to a set of items and do not want to rearrange the hotbar for each switch.
How it compares
Radial Hotbar is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 is needed on the client, with the server optional, and it is not open source. Hotbar bind is a Fabric and Forge mod for 1.12.2 – 1.21.11 that only needs to run on the client, and it is not open source. Simple Radial Menu Mod is a Forge mod for 1.18.2 that only needs to run on the client and is released under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuickControls | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-08-22 |
| Radial Hotbar | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client required, server optional | 2025-12-17 |
| Hotbar bind | Fabric and Forge | 1.12.2 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-30 |
| Simple Radial Menu Mod | Forge | 1.18.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-26 |
Questions
Does QuickControls need Architectury API?
Do servers need QuickControls installed?
Which game versions have files for QuickControls?
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What the author says
Quick Controls adds a lightweight Pie Menu that lets you instantly use frequently needed items directly from your inventory. Simply bind an item once, then access it anytime with a single key. Designed for players who want a cleaner hotbar and faster gameplay.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/quickcontrols
- Owner
- HuaXiaosheng
- Published
- 2026-07-30
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-22
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15