
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).
Quick answer
Which StayInGame release matches 26.2?
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.
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.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0.0. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; 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
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 1.0.0. 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.
Pick your setup
StayInGame by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
StayInGame versions and loaders
1.0.0
stayingame-1.0.0.jar
6 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.