Re-Cursor
by Monolith MT
Re-Cursor replaces the default mouse cursor on Fabric with one that changes according to what the player is doing on screen.
What it does
The cursor shape depends on the in-game context: typing or searching while holding items switches it to a style that reflects those actions, and it rescales to match the GUI scale setting when the game starts. Cursor styles can be swapped by installing resource packs, and a resource pack template is provided for building new ones. Changes to the cursor take effect only after the game is restarted.
Re-Cursor is a client mod, so only the player's game needs it and servers run without it. It runs on Windows, Mac and Linux. Installation needs Fabric. The mod is published for 1.20.1 – 1.21.5 across 12 release versions, and the latest file is 1.2.1 for 1.21.5, dated 2025-06-02. It is not open source and is released under All rights reserved.
Custom cursor styles can be edited in code, which the author notes is needed for some changes. The mod states it has a small performance cost, and its builds cover every release 1.20.1 – 1.21.5 that the author lists.
Key features
Context-aware cursor
The cursor changes shape depending on what the player is doing, such as searching or typing while holding items.
GUI scale fit
The cursor is resized at startup to match the configured GUI scale, so it stays proportional on any screen setting.
Resource pack styles
Cursor styles are swapped by loading resource packs, and a template is included for creating new styles.
Client-only install
Because the mod runs entirely on the client, a player can use it on any server without the server needing anything.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric who want a cursor that changes with the screen they are on and can be restyled through resource packs. Players on Forge or NeoForge need a different mod.
How it compares
Vanilla Style Cursor is a Fabric mod for 1.20.1 with an environment of client and server, released under the MIT License and not open source, so it needs installing on the server as well. Cursors Extended is client-side only and open source under the MIT License, covering 1.20.1 – 26.3 on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt. Custom Cursor Reload is client-side only, open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and supports Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 1.21.11.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Re-Cursor | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.5 | Client-side only | 2025-06-02 |
| Vanilla Style Cursor | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-02-16 |
| Cursors Extended | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-14 |
| Custom Cursor Reload | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-12-31 |
Questions
Does Re-Cursor need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does Re-Cursor support?
Do cursor changes apply without restarting the game?
In the catalog
Re-Cursor is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 15,307 mods support Minecraft 1.21.5.
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What the author says
🌈 Adaptive Cursor -> The cursor changes depending on in-game context. When typing/searching or holding items the cursor adapts to reflect your actions. The Adaptive Cursor also dynamically scales on startup to fit your GUI scale settings. 🎨 Fully Resource-Pack Configurable -> Easily swap out cursor styles using…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/re-cursor
- Owner
- Monolith MT
- Published
- 2025-05-06
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-06-02
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15