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- Updated
- May 26, 2026May 26
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- in 2025
At a glance
Runs on Fabric
For Minecraft 1.21.11, 26.1.2 …
Client only — no need to install it on the server
Latest version — 1.1.2+26.1.2 from May 26, 2026
Requires Fabric API and Cloth Config API
License GPL-3.0-or-later — free
Where it's neededGame versions1.20.1–1.20.6, 1.21.11, 26.1.2
In gamerequiredOn servernot needed
Install in the game only; not needed on the server
Emacs Input
A client-side Fabric mod that adds Emacs-style keybindings to Minecraft text input fields, including chat, signs, command blocks, and books.
It affects the following text fields:
- Chat and command input
- Signs and hanging signs
- Books and quills
- Command blocks
- Anvil naming
- Any other standard text field
Keybindings
Navigation
| Keybind | Action |
|---|---|
C-f | Move forward one character |
C-b | Move backward one character |
C-a | Move to beginning of line |
C-e | Move to end of line |
C-p | Move to previous line (multiline fields only) |
C-n | Move to next line (multiline fields only) |
M-f | Move forward one word |
M-b | Move backward one word |
Kill Ring (Cut/Copy/Paste)
| Keybind | Action |
|---|---|
C-d | Delete character at cursor |
C-k | Kill (cut) to end of line |
C-u | Kill (cut) to beginning of line |
C-w | Kill (cut) region (selected text) |
C-y | Yank (paste) from kill ring |
M-d | Kill word forward |
M-Backspace | Kill word backward |
M-w | Copy region to kill ring |
M-y | Cycle through kill ring (after yank) |
Undo/Redo
| Keybind | Action |
|---|---|
C-/ | Undo last change |
C-S-/ | Redo |
Transpose
| Keybind | Action |
|---|---|
C-t | Transpose characters |
M-t | Transpose words |
Case Conversion
| Keybind | Action |
|---|---|
M-u | Uppercase word |
M-l | Lowercase word |
M-c | Capitalize word |
Mark and Selection
| Keybind | Action |
|---|---|
C-Space | Set mark (begin selection) |
C-x C-x | Exchange point and mark |
C-g | Cancel selection / deactivate mark |
Chat History Search
| Keybind | Action |
|---|---|
C-r | Search backward through chat history |
C-s | Search forward through chat history |
Note: C- denotes Ctrl, M- denotes Alt (or Option on macOS), S- denotes Shift.
Configuration
Configuration is available through Mod Menu (or by editing the raw json at config/emacsinput:
- Enable/disable entire mod
- Toggle Ctrl or Alt keybinds independently
- Enable/disable specific feature categories (navigation, kill ring, undo, transpose, case conversion, mark)
- Force-enable or force-disable individual commands
- History search settings (case sensitivity)
- Alt key behavior (block all input vs. block only when bound)
Dependencies
Required:
Optional:
- Mod Menu (for in-game configuration access)
FAQ
How to install Emacs Input?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Emacs Input 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 Emacs Input support?
Emacs Input has builds for Minecraft 1.20.1–1.20.6, 1.21.11, 26.1.2.
Is Emacs Input needed on the server?
Client only — no need to install it on the server
License and source
GNU General Public License v3.0 or laterfree to use and share; changes to the mod itself must be published under the same license
Often needed together
Fabric API↓ 288M
Cloth Config API↓ 185M