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Hotbar Helper

Mod

Switches tools while mining and refills your hotbar

Type

Mod

Modrinth Downloads

1,229

Modrinth ID

FRu6swJV

Last Updated

Nov 3, 2026

Description

Hotbar Helper

Hotbar Helper is a client-side mod that keeps your hotbar full and your tools ready. It automatically restocks empty slots and switches to the right tool when you mine, so you spend less time thinking and more time mining. Every feature is configurable to be enabled/disabled using modmenu.

Supports Minecraft versions 1.21 - 26.3

Feedback is appreciated! https://discord.gg/mgnDWPbZFb

Auto Tool Switch

When you start mining a block, the mod selects the best tool in your hotbar. It considers:

  • Tool type
  • Tool durability (prevents you from breaking)
  • Tool enchantments

When finished mining, it returns to your original slot. This means you can do things like build, break stone with a pick, and break dirt with a shovel all without hitting a single hotbar key!

Auto Hotbar Refill

All of the following methods of emptying a hotbar slot are automatically refilled:

  • Block placement
  • Entity placement (minecarts, spawn eggs, etc.)
  • Eating
  • Item drop
  • Throwing

Refilling happens instantly so you can keep building, eating, or throwing without opening your inventory.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

Fabric

Game Versions

1.21 1.21.1 1.21.2 1.21.3 1.21.4 1.21.5 1.21.6 1.21.7 1.21.8 1.21.9 +7 more

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