
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Shifty Hotbar
A utility mod that implements the hotbar shifting ability, inspired by Stardew Valley.
Quick answer
Which Shifty Hotbar release should I use?
Shifty Hotbar mc1.20-1.1 targets 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Shifty Hotbar 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 Shifty Hotbar mc1.20-1.1 need?
mc1.20-1.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 3 come through another mod in the chain.
3 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 Shifty Hotbar without breaking your instance.
Built for Shifty Hotbar mc1.20-1.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use mc1.20-1.1. It targets 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 3 come through another mod in the chain.
- 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 mc1.20-1.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Shifty Hotbar add?

Shifty Hotbar
A fully client-side utility mod that implements the hotbar shifting ability, inspired by Stardew Valley.
I know that there are mods like this in the wild, but none of them did suit me whatsoever. Therefore, I made the ultimate version that consists of every feature a mod like this can possibly provide:
- You can shift inventory rows in both directions (
Up ArrowandDown Arrowby default) - You can shift inventory columns in both directions (
Right ArrowandLeft Arrowby default) - You can shift slots in your hotbar in both directions
- You can shift slots in the selected column in both directions
- You can shift rows, columns and slots via mouse scroll while pressing a
modifierkey (Left Altby default) - You can quickly shift to a row, a column, or a slot via hotbar hotkeys (
1...9) while pressing amodifierkey (Left Altby default)

Key Binds
Key binds can be configured just like vanilla ones:
- Go to
Options... - Select
Controls... - Then choose
Key Binds... - Scroll down to the
Shifty Hotbarsection
| Name | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
Row modifier |
When pressed, it allows you to shift rows instead of choosing a slot via mouse scroll/hotkeys (1...9) |
Left Alt |
Previous row |
Shifts all rows in your inventory so that the topmost row in your inventory becomes the hotbar | Down Arrow |
Next row |
Shifts all rows in your inventory so that the row above your hotbar becomes the hotbar | Up Arrow |
Row-in-column modifier |
When pressed, it allows you to shift slots in the selected column instead of choosing one via mouse scroll | |
Previous row-in-column |
Shifts all slots in the selected column so that the topmost slot in your inventory becomes the hotbar slot | |
Next row-in-column |
Shifts all slots in the selected column so that the slot above your hotbar slot becomes the hotbar slot | |
Column modifier |
When pressed, it allows you to shift columns instead of choosing a slot via mouse scroll/hotkeys (1...9) |
|
Previous column |
Shifts all columns in your inventory so that the slot before your selected slot becomes the selected slot | Left Arrow |
Next column |
Shifts all columns in your inventory so that the slot after your selected slot becomes the selected slot | Right Arrow |
Column-in-row modifier |
When pressed, it allows you to shift slots in the hotbar instead of choosing one via mouse scroll | |
Previous column-in-row |
Shifts all slots in your hotbar so that the slot before your selected slot becomes the selected slot | |
Next column-in-row |
Shifts all slots in your hotbar so that the slot after your selected slot becomes the selected slot |
Config
If you have Cloth Config installed, you can customize the behavior of the mod. A config is usually located at ./config/shifty_hotbar.json and by default looks like this:
{
"invertRowScroll": false,
"invertColumnScroll": false
}
| Name | Description | Default value |
|---|---|---|
invertRowScroll |
Inverts mouse scroll when row or row-in-column modifier is pressed |
false |
invertColumnScroll |
Inverts mouse scroll when column or column-in-row modifier is pressed |
false |
You can edit any of these values directly in the config file or via ModMenu.
Installation
Requirements:
- Minecraft
>=1.14.x - Fabric Loader
>=0.7.0 - Fabric API
>=0.25.0
You can download the mod from:
- GitHub Releases (recommended)
- Modrinth
- CurseForge
- GitHub Actions (these builds may be unstable, but they represent the actual state of the development)
Building from sources
Requirements:
- JDK
17
Linux/MacOS
git clone https://github.com/Kir-Antipov/shifty-hotbar.git
cd shifty-hotbar
chmod +x ./gradlew
./gradlew build
cd build/libs
Windows
git clone https://github.com/Kir-Antipov/shifty-hotbar.git
cd shifty-hotbar
gradlew build
cd build/libs
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Shifty Hotbar by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.3
1 loader build1.20.2
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader build1.20
1 loader build1.19.4
1 loader build1.19.3
1 loader build1.19.2
1 loader build1.19.1
1 loader build1.19
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader build1.18.1
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 29 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Shifty Hotbar versions and loaders
mc1.20-1.1
shifty-hotbar-mc1.20-1.1.jar
17 Dec 2023
mc1.19-1.1
shifty-hotbar-mc1.19-1.1.jar
18 Jun 2022
mc1.18-1.1
shifty-hotbar-mc1.18.2-1.1.jar
18 Jun 2022
mc1.17-1.1
shifty-hotbar-mc1.17.1-1.1.jar
18 Jun 2022
mc1.16-1.1
shifty-hotbar-mc1.16.5-1.1.jar
18 Jun 2022
mc1.15-1.1
shifty-hotbar-mc1.15.2-1.1.jar
18 Jun 2022
mc1.14-1.1
shifty-hotbar-mc1.14.4-1.1.jar
18 Jun 2022
mc1.19-1.0
shifty-hotbar-mc1.19-1.0.jar
14 Jun 2022
mc1.18-1.0
shifty-hotbar-mc1.18.2-1.0.jar
14 Jun 2022
mc1.16-1.0
shifty-hotbar-mc1.16.5-1.0.jar
14 Jun 2022
mc1.17-1.0
shifty-hotbar-mc1.17.1-1.0.jar
14 Jun 2022
mc1.15-1.0
shifty-hotbar-mc1.15.2-1.0.jar
14 Jun 2022
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.