Smart Gap
by crqzycat
Smart Gap is a Fabric client mod that automates swapping to Golden Apples and back to a sword or axe during PvP.
What it does
Pressing the default X key selects an Enchanted or God Golden Apple from the hotbar in one step. The mod detects both apple types and prioritizes Enchanted Gaps first, so the healing item is ready when health starts to drop. Once the eating animation finishes, the mod switches back to the sword, or to an axe if one was found, without a second key press or manual scrolling.
The switch-back also runs when a player eats an apple by hand, so the weapon returns to hand even without the hotkey. The mod only changes the client-side selected slot and simulates standard input such as scrolling or pressing a number key. Smart Gap is client-side only, so servers need nothing installed. It requires Fabric Loader and is published for 1.21.11 only, with the source code available through public links. The code is under All rights reserved and the project is not open source.
Key features
One-key healing
A single key press selects a Golden Apple from the hotbar instantly, instead of manual scrolling.
Apple prioritization
Enchanted Gaps are chosen before regular Enchanted Golden Apples and God Apples when several types are present.
Automatic weapon switch
After the eating animation ends, the selection returns to the sword, or to an axe if one is found in the hotbar.
Passive assistance
The switch-back still happens when an apple is eaten manually, so players who skip the hotkey keep their weapon ready.
Standard input simulation
Changes use the client selected slot and mimic ordinary scrolling or number-key presses, which keeps the actions within normal player behavior.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who fight on PvP servers and want the healing and weapon switch handled automatically, on Fabric for 1.21.11.
How it compares
Early Gap Timer is a Fabric client-only mod under the MIT License, with files for 1.21.1 – 1.21.11. Xicz Gap Releaser is a Fabric mod for 1.21.11 that is server required with optional client, and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Gap | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-09 |
| Early Gap Timer | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-09-20 |
| Xicz Gap Releaser | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Server required, client optional | 2026-02-12 |
Questions
Does Smart Gap need to be installed on the server?
What does Smart Gap require?
Does the automatic switch back work without the hotkey?
In the catalog
Smart Gap is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Smart Gap is a streamlined Fabric utility mod designed to make your healing process in PvP as efficient as possible. No more manual scrolling or mis-timed weapon switches—let the mod handle the logistics while you focus on the fight. One-Key Healing: Press X (default) to instantly select a Golden Apple from your…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/smart-gap
- Owner
- crqzycat
- Published
- 2026-03-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-09
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15