HotbarLoader
Save and load hotbars in Survival with customizable keybind combos (e.g. H + J to save, K + J to load). Missing items are simply skipped.
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- Updated
- January 13, 2026Jan 13
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- in 2026
At a glance
Runs on Fabric
For Minecraft 1.21.1–1.21.11
Client only — no need to install it on the server
Latest version — 1.0 from January 13, 2026
License MIT — free
Where it's neededGame versions1.21.1–1.21.11
In gamerequiredOn servernot needed
Install in the game only; not needed on the server
HotbarLoader lets you quickly save your current hotbar and restore it later—no menus, no commands.
Features
- Two fully configurable keybinds: Save Hotbar and Load Hotbar (change them in Minecraft’s Controls menu)
- Pick a hotbar preset by pressing a second key: e.g. H + 1 or H + J to save, K + 1 or K + J to load
- When loading, only uses items that actually exist in your inventory (missing items are skipped)
- If the same item appears multiple times, it prefers the largest available stacks and tries to consolidate them into a full stack when possible
Client-side storage (per installation), no server mod required
How to use
- Save: hold your save key and press a second key (e.g. H + 1 / H + J)
- Load: hold your load key and press the same second key (e.g. K + 1 / K + J)
Note: Loading only works when no GUI is open and your cursor stack is empty.
Compatibility
- Fabric, client-only
- Minecraft 1.21.x (this project is currently set up for 1.21.11)
FAQ
How to install HotbarLoader?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download HotbarLoader 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 HotbarLoader support?
HotbarLoader has builds for Minecraft 1.21.1–1.21.11.
Is HotbarLoader 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
