SwapColumn

Quickly swap hotbar items with inventory items directly above them using number keys, a keybind, or hold-and-scroll.

Fabric

Loaders: Fabric
Downloads on Modrinth: 694
Followers on Modrinth: 8
versions: 3
Updated: September 15, 2026Sep 15
Published: in 2026

Compatibility between multiple resource packs. — SwapColumn is compatible with a multitude of resource packs (from top to bottom: Faithful 64x, Bare Bones and Dandelion X) since it draws the textures for the SwapColumn from loaded resources. · swipe

At a glance

Runs on Fabric

For Minecraft 26.2–26.3

Client only — no need to install it on the server

Latest version — 1.1.0 from September 15, 2026

License MIT — free

Where it's needed

In gamerequiredOn servernot needed

Install in the game only; not needed on the server

Game versions26.2–26.3

SwapColumn

A Minecraft Fabric mod that lets you swap items between your hotbar and the inventory slots directly above it — without opening your inventory.

How It Works

SwapColumn adds a vertical swap column above any hotbar slot. When triggered, a small menu appears showing the items stacked above your selected slot. Choose one and it swaps instantly into your hotbar.

Opening the Menu

Mode 1 — Number Key: Press the number key of the hotbar slot you are already on. Example: you are on slot 3, press 3 — the SwapColumn opens above slot 3.

Mode 2 — Keybind: Press your configured SwapColumn key (unbound by default). Set it under Options → Controls → SwapColumn.

Keybind menu showing the SwapColumn entry in Minecraft Controls

Selecting an Item

Click mode:

Mode 1: press 1–4 to select a row (1 = current hotbar item, cancels the swap)
Mode 2: press 1–3 to select a row, press the SwapColumn key again to cancel

Scroll mode: Hold the opening key and scroll to highlight a row, then release to confirm.

Configuration

The config file is located at .minecraft/config/swapcolumn.json and is created automatically on first launch.

{
  "enableCycling": false,
  "enableSlotTexture": true
}

Option	Default	Description
`enableCycling`	`false`	When scrolling, wrap around from top to bottom and vice versa. Note: scrolling down on the first action always wraps regardless of this setting.
`enableSlotTexture`	`true`	Render slot backgrounds using the vanilla hotbar texture. Disable if your texture pack causes visual issues.

Mod Menu Support

With Mod Menu installed, both options can be toggled in-game from the mod list — changes apply immediately. Mod Menu is optional: without it, edit the config file directly (file edits take effect on the next game start).

SwapColumn configuration screen in Mod Menu, showing the Cycling and Slot Texture toggles

FAQ

How to install SwapColumn?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download SwapColumn 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 SwapColumn support?

SwapColumn has builds for Minecraft 26.2–26.3.

Is SwapColumn 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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