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Basically Soft Keys

a mod that allows minecraft to properly use software controlled virtual keys

FabricQuilt
Loaders
FabricQuilt
Downloads on Modrinth
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version
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Updated
May 31, 2026May 31
Published
in 2026

At a glance

Runs on Fabric and Quilt
For Minecraft 1.21–1.21.11
Client only — no need to install it on the server
Latest version — 1.0 from May 31, 2026
License MIT — free
Where it's needed
In gamerequiredOn servernot needed

Install in the game only; not needed on the server

Game versions1.21–1.21.11

this mod injects into minecraft input utils, and allows it to properly use virtual keys, sent by programs like LuaMacros

this allows you to use keys from f13 to f25 as additional binds for a USB numpad, or any other extra keyboard you might have

it should work fine with any mods that use minecrafts keybinding this mod will not work for anything that directly uses hardware keybdinds

heres an example lua macros script that maps numpad buttons to f13-f22

lmc_device_set_name('MACROPAD', '<your device ID>')

lmc_set_handler('MACROPAD', function(button, direction)
    local vk = nil
    if     (button == 45)  then vk = 124 -- F13
    elseif (button == 35)  then vk = 125 -- F14
    elseif (button == 40)  then vk = 126 -- F15
    elseif (button == 34)  then vk = 127 -- F16
    elseif (button == 37)  then vk = 128 -- F17
    elseif (button == 39)  then vk = 129 -- F18
    elseif (button == 36)  then vk = 130 -- F19
    elseif (button == 38)  then vk = 131 -- F20
    elseif (button == 33)  then vk = 132 -- F21
    elseif (button == 107) then vk = 133 -- F22
    end

    if vk then
        if direction == 0 then
            lmc_send_input(vk, 0, 2) -- key up
        else
            lmc_send_input(vk, 0, 0) -- key down
        end
    end
end)

FAQ

How to install Basically Soft Keys?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Basically Soft Keys for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does Basically Soft Keys support?

Basically Soft Keys has builds for Minecraft 1.21–1.21.11.

Is Basically Soft Keys needed on the server?

Client only — no need to install it on the server

License and source
MIT Licensefree to use and share with credit to the author
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