CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Keep Inventory Updated
Keep your armor and your hotbar, only your inventory will drop when you die !
Quick answer
Which Keep Inventory Updated release matches 26.3 Forge?
Keep Inventory Updated keep-inventory-updated-26.3.jar targets 26.3 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Keep Inventory Updated required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Keep Inventory Updated keep-inventory-updated-26.3.jar need?
keep-inventory-updated-26.3.jar on 26.3 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Keep Inventory Updated without breaking your instance.
Built for Keep Inventory Updated keep-inventory-updated-26.3.jar on 26.3 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use keep-inventory-updated-26.3.jar. It targets 26.3 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside keep-inventory-updated-26.3.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Keep Inventory Updated add?
Tired of having to get your loot back when you die, but you don't want to turn on keep inventory ?
Keep Inventory Updated will make you keep everything in your hotbar, your offhand and your armor slots, but will drop the rest of your inventory when you die!

Does this work with the ImmediateRespawn gamerule ?
- Yes !
What will happen to my exp when I die ?
- You will keep all your exp
What will happen if I have an item enchanted with curse of vanishing ?
- The curse is still working, the item will be gone forever.
How can I make sure this datapack is working ?
- If you type /datapack list in game "keep_inventory_updated" should appear!
Why can't I modify the keepinventory gamerule ?
- this datapack make sure that keepinventory stay enabled in order to work as intended.
If you have any issue/question, contact me on discord! (@nugrevan) : https://discord.gg/SxarRKTw8k, any feedback will be greatly appreciated, thanks !
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Keep Inventory Updated by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
4 loader builds26.1.2
4 loader builds26.1.1
4 loader builds26.1
4 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Keep Inventory Updated versions and loaders
keep-inventory-updated-26.3.jar
22 Sept 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.