Yet Another Keystrokes Overlay
Yet Another Keystrokes Overlay draws a HUD panel that shows which keys and mouse buttons are pressed while the player plays on Fabric for 1.20.1.
What it does
Yet Another Keystrokes Overlay, shortened to YAKO, displays WASD, the mouse buttons, sneak, jump and sprint inputs as on-screen keys. The layout can be changed, and the look of the keys can be styled with rounded or transparent strokes so the overlay matches a player's setup. Profiles store separate configurations, and switching between them is done from the mod's settings.
The mod runs on the client alone, so single-player players and multiplayer players install it themselves and servers need nothing. It is built for Fabric and targets only the 1.20.1 game version, with 1.4.1 as the latest file, published on 2025-07-30. No required dependency is listed for Fabric. YAKO is released under CC0 1.0 Universal, and its source code and issue tracker are public.
Key features
Keystroke display
Keys such as WASD, sneak, jump and sprint appear on the overlay as they are pressed, with mouse buttons shown alongside.
Customizable layout
The position and arrangement of the keys can be rearranged so the overlay fits the screen and the HUD around it.
Sound feedback and counters
An optional sound plays on key presses, and a counter tracks how many times each key has been pressed.
Command-based settings
Options can be adjusted through commands, and the help command lists the available hints in-game.
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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: The mod suits players on Fabric 1.20.1 who want a visible keystroke display for recordings, tutorials or practice. It is a client-side mod, so it is a choice for individual players rather than server owners.
How it compares
Clean Keystrokes is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.20 – 26.3, open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later, so it covers more game versions than YAKO. Beatiful Keystrokes is also Fabric and client-side, for 1.20 – 1.21.4, under the MIT License and not open source. Simple Block Overlay is Fabric and client-side for 1.20 – 26.2, open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, and shows block information rather than keystrokes.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yet Another Keystrokes Overlay | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2025-07-30 |
| Clean Keystrokes | Fabric | 1.20 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-28 |
| Beatiful Keystrokes | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2026-04-06 |
| Simple Block Overlay | Fabric | 1.20 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-20 |
Questions
Does YAKO work on versions other than 1.20.1?
Does YAKO need to be installed on the server?
Can the overlay be styled and saved per setup?
Is YAKO still in an early stage?
In the catalog
Yet Another Keystrokes Overlay is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
YAKO is a design-focused keystrokes overlay for Minecraft 1.20.1 (Fabric). It shows your WASD, mouse buttons, sneak, jump, and sprint inputs — fully customizable to match your layout and visual preferences. From rounded and transparent strokes to sound profiles and profile switching, YAKO is built with flexibility…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/yako
- Owner
- loonsthemoons
- Published
- 2025-07-20
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-07-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15