CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Better Keybinds
Find keybinds faster and give each action two inputs.
Quick answer
Which Better Keybinds release matches 26.3 Forge?
Better Keybinds better_keybinds-forge-26.3-1.2.0.jar targets 26.3 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 Keybinds 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 Better Keybinds better_keybinds-forge-26.3-1.2.0.jar need?
better_keybinds-forge-26.3-1.2.0.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 Better Keybinds without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Keybinds better_keybinds-forge-26.3-1.2.0.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 better_keybinds-forge-26.3-1.2.0.jar. It targets 26.3 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 better_keybinds-forge-26.3-1.2.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Keybinds add?
Installation side
Client only. Install it on your Minecraft client; the server doesn't need it.
Description
Find the action you need and bind it the way you play. Better Keybinds replaces Options > Controls > Key Binds with a searchable screen that keeps Minecraft's real actions and adds a second input to each one.
- Primary and Secondary bindings: Assign two independent inputs to the same action while keeping its existing primary binding.
- Search and filters: Search action names, assigned keys, categories and mod owners. Review conflicts, unbound actions and available inputs.
- Keyboard and mouse diagrams: Browse inputs visually, including mouse buttons and wheel up/down.
- Modifier chords: Use independent modifiers for primary and secondary inputs.
- Undo and reset: Clear or restore a selected slot without discarding the other binding.
- Native input behavior: Retain hold, release, toggle and GUI/game conflict contexts. Mapping both slots to the same key does not double-fire the action.
- The existing presentation: Keep the original themed layout, fonts, colors and diagrams, with selected fonts working alongside supported menu mods.
Better Keybinds is independent of Tensura and menu mods. It adds no gameplay content or server protocol.
Dependencies
- NeoForge builds are available for Minecraft 1.21.1 (Java 21) and 26.3 (Java 25). Use the matching build.
- The 1.21.1 build needs no extra mods. The 26.3 build requires Pixel Library 0.1.0-alpha.1+ and NeoForge 26.3.0.101+ within the 26.3 line.
- Client only.
- Optional older menu integrations require Tensura MainMenu 0.5.6+, Tensura Menu Adaptable 0.2.3+, or Runic Menu 0.1.1+. Earlier versions conflict with the input hooks.
- When using Controlling on 1.21.1, use Better Keybinds 1.0.2 or newer.
Existing Bindings and Settings
Primary bindings stay in options.txt. Secondary bindings use config/better-keybinds.json. On first use, supported legacy secondary-binding files are copied without deleting the originals. Unknown action entries are retained, existing new settings win, and malformed files are preserved for recovery.
Presentation settings and the enable switch live in config/better_keybinds-client.toml. Relevant preferences migrate from the previous menu config when the new file does not exist.
License and Credits
Custom License — Pixelated Industries Mods License
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Better Keybinds by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
3 loader builds26.1.2
3 loader builds1.21.11
3 loader builds1.21.1
3 loader builds1.20.1
3 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Keybinds versions and loaders
better_keybinds-forge-26.3-1.2.0.jar
8 Nov 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.