
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Basically Soft Keys
a mod that allows minecraft to properly use software controlled virtual keys
Quick answer
Which Basically Soft Keys release matches Quilt?
Basically Soft Keys 1.0 targets 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2 with Fabric, Quilt. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Basically Soft Keys required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
This file is marked client-only.
What else does Basically Soft Keys 1.0 need?
1.0 on Quilt. 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 Basically Soft Keys without breaking your instance.
Built for Basically Soft Keys 1.0 on Quilt. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0. It targets 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
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.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Basically Soft Keys add?
this mod injects into minecraft input utils, and allows it to properly use virtual keys, sent by programs like LuaMacros
this allows you to use keys from f13 to f25 as additional binds for a USB numpad, or any other extra keyboard you might have
it should work fine with any mods that use minecrafts keybinding
this mod will not work for anything that directly uses hardware keybdinds
heres an example lua macros script that maps numpad buttons to f13-f22
lmc_device_set_name('MACROPAD', '<your device ID>')
lmc_set_handler('MACROPAD', function(button, direction)
local vk = nil
if (button == 45) then vk = 124 -- F13
elseif (button == 35) then vk = 125 -- F14
elseif (button == 40) then vk = 126 -- F15
elseif (button == 34) then vk = 127 -- F16
elseif (button == 37) then vk = 128 -- F17
elseif (button == 39) then vk = 129 -- F18
elseif (button == 36) then vk = 130 -- F19
elseif (button == 38) then vk = 131 -- F20
elseif (button == 33) then vk = 132 -- F21
elseif (button == 107) then vk = 133 -- F22
end
if vk then
if direction == 0 then
lmc_send_input(vk, 0, 2) -- key up
else
lmc_send_input(vk, 0, 0) -- key down
end
end
end)
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Basically Soft Keys by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.10
2 loader builds1.21.9
2 loader builds1.21.8
2 loader builds1.21.7
2 loader builds1.21.6
2 loader builds1.21.5
2 loader builds1.21.4
2 loader builds1.21.3
2 loader builds1.21.2
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader builds1.21
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Basically Soft Keys versions and loaders
1.0
basicallysoftkeys-1.0.jar
31 May 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.