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Smart Ladder

by qDinkelberg

Smart Ladder is a Forge client-side utility that adds a toggleable sticky mode, so a player can stay fixed on a ladder or vine instead of sliding down.

ForgeClient-side onlyAll rights reserved1.21.1 – 26.1.2

What it does

When sticky mode is enabled, the player stops moving on a ladder or vine and remains exactly where they are rather than sliding. A default key, X, toggles the mode, and the actionbar above the hotbar shows a short message when it is switched off. The setting is kept on the client, so only the player's own game is affected.

Smart Input maps the W and S keys to climbing up and descending safely on a ladder, which removes the risk of moving backwards or falling off. Safety First resets the fall distance while the player is stuck to a ladder, which guards against accidental deaths from a long drop. Smart Ladder is built for players who find long climbs tiring or who want more controlled movement in vertical builds.

The mod is published only for Forge and targets 14 release versions 1.21.1 – 26.1.2, with files for 26.1.2 as the latest. Only the client needs it, and it can be installed on any server without the server running it. It is released under All rights reserved and is not open source.

Key features

  1. Sticky mode

    Enabled sticky mode holds the player in place on ladders and vines, so they do not slide down.

  2. Smart input

    The W and S keys climb up and descend on a ladder without the player moving backwards or falling off.

  3. Actionbar feedback

    A short, non-intrusive message above the hotbar confirms when the mod is switched off.

  4. Safety first

    Fall distance resets while a player sticks to a ladder, protecting against accidental death from a fall.

  5. Toggle key

    Pressing X toggles stickiness by default, so the mode can be turned on or off during play.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
26.1.226.1.2
26.1.126.1.1
26.126.1
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
1.21.111.21.11
1.21.101.21.10
1.21.91.21.9
1.21.81.21.8
1.21.71.21.7
1.21.61.21.6
1.21.51.21.5
1.21.41.21.4
1.21.31.21.3
1.21.21.21.2
1.21.11.21.1
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Use cases

Who it’s for: Players who want more controlled movement on ladders and vines in single-player or multiplayer, and builders working on vertical structures. Because only the client needs the mod, it suits players joining servers they do not administer.

Questions

Does Smart Ladder need to be installed on the server?

No. It is installed on the player's side alone, so servers need nothing.

Which versions does Smart Ladder support?

The mod has files for 14 release versions, 1.21.1 – 26.1.2, with the latest Forge file for 26.1.2.

Which key turns sticky mode on and off?

The default key is X. Stickiness can be toggled with it during play, and the actionbar shows a message when the mod is turned off.

In the catalog

Smart Ladder is one of 3,932 Transportation mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,908 Transportation mods for Forge. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.

Transportation mods3,932Forge modsMods for 26.1.215,189

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What the author says

Smart Ladder is a lightweight, client-side utility mod designed to make building and climbing in Minecraft more controlled and comfortable. Tired of sliding down ladders or accidentally falling off when looking around? This mod is for you. Sticky Mode: When enabled, you will "stick" to ladders and vines. If you stop…
qDinkelberg, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
qDinkelberg
Published
2026-05-06
Updated on Modrinth
2026-05-06
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

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