Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge) Optional for Better Hotbars betterhotbars-1.0.0-1.20.1.jar
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CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Better Hotbars
Improves Minecraft's hotbar with smoother animations and more hotbar styles.
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Quick answer
Which Better Hotbars release should I use?
Latest stable file betterhotbars-1.0.0-1.20.1.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge
Better Hotbars betterhotbars-1.0.0-1.20.1.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. 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 Better Hotbars required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Better Hotbars betterhotbars-1.0.0-1.20.1.jar need?
betterhotbars-1.0.0-1.20.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Better Hotbars without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Hotbars betterhotbars-1.0.0-1.20.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use betterhotbars-1.0.0-1.20.1.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; 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 betterhotbars-1.0.0-1.20.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Hotbars add?
Improves Minecraft's hotbar with smoother animations and more hotbar styles.
I highly recommend that you install Cloth Config to configure this mod to your liking.
Features
- Three hotbar styles to choose from
- Smooth scrolling and animations
- Hotkey to quickly peek at your inventory
- Configurable
- Client-side only (no server installation required)
- Works with hotbar keybinds
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Better Hotbars by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Hotbars versions and loaders
betterhotbars-1.0.0-1.20.1.jar
27 Jul 2026
Client Source doesn’t say Server Source doesn’t say Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.1 · Forge setup 1.20.1Forge release
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
