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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

StayInGame

StayInGame blocks the Windows key and Alt+Tab while Minecraft is focused, preventing accidental exits from fullscreen during game focus. Fully toggleable via hotkeys or an in-game menu (Mod Menu support included).

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Quick answer

Which StayInGame release matches 26.2?

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Best match for your filters 1.0.0
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric

StayInGame 1.0.0 targets 26.2 with Fabric. 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 StayInGame required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This file is marked client-only.

What else does StayInGame 1.0.0 need?

1.0.0 on 26.2. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

1 listed on this file 2 pulled in by those mods
Mod Menu Optional for StayInGame 1.0.0
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 20.0.0-beta.4
Text Placeholder API Needed by Mod Menu
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 3.1.0-beta.1+26.2
Fabric API Needed by Mod Menu
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 0.157.0+26.2

2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add StayInGame without breaking your instance.

Built for StayInGame 1.0.0 on 26.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.0.0. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does StayInGame add?

StayInGame

Blocks the Windows key and Alt+Tab while Minecraft is focused, so you don't
accidentally get kicked out of fullscreen during intense moments.

Features

  • Independent toggles for Windows key blocking and Alt+Tab blocking
  • Two hotkeys (default F8 / F9) to toggle each on/off during gameplay
  • ActionBar feedback (green = enabled, red = disabled)
  • Optional Mod Menu integration with an in-game settings screen
  • Localized: English, German, Austrian German, Swiss German

Requirements

  • Fabric API
  • Windows only — uses a native Windows API hook, has no effect on macOS/Linux

Configuration

Rebind the toggle hotkeys under Options → Controls → StayInGame, or open the
settings screen from Mod Menu if installed.

Project description from Modrinth.

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StayInGame by Minecraft version and loader

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1 available setups

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Recent files

StayInGame versions and loaders

1 of 1 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.