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# HotSwap<\/p>\n
HotSwap is a lightweight, client-side Minecraft mod that automatically selects the optimal tool or weapon in your hotbar based on what you\u2019re doing\u2014be it mining,
\nchopping, fighting, or digging. By leveraging Minecraft\u2019s built-in item tags,
\nHotSwap ensures you always have the right tool in hand without manual inventory juggling.<\/p>\n
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## Features<\/p>\n
– **Context-Aware Swapping**
\n Automatically switches to the \u201cbest\u201d tool in your hotbar for the block you\u2019re breaking or mob you\u2019re hitting, based on enchantments and material tiers.
\n– **Customizable Priority**
\n Define your own tag priorities and blacklists in `hotswap.json5` to fine-tune which tools should be preferred or skipped.
\n– **On-the-Fly Enable\/Disable**
\n Toggle HotSwap with a single keybind (default: `;`). When disabled, your hotbar remains unchanged.
\n– **Lightweight & Non-Invasive**
\n No extra GUIs or big configuration menus\u2014just an easy-to-edit JSON5 file and a small, performant mod jar.<\/p>\n
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## Installation<\/p>\n
1. **Install Fabric** (or Forge, depending on build) for Minecraft 1.20+
\n2. Download the latest `HotSwap-x.y.z.jar` from Modrinth.
\n3. Copy the jar into your Minecraft `mods\/` folder.
\n4. Launch Minecraft with the Fabric (or Forge) profile.<\/p>\n
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## Usage<\/p>\n
1. **Toggle** \u2014 press your configured toggle key (default `;`) to enable or disable HotSwap.
\n2. **Mine or Chop** \u2014 break a block; HotSwap will swap in your best pickaxe\/axe\/shovel according to the tags in your hotbar.
\n3. **Fight** \u2014 left-click a mob; HotSwap will switch to the highest-damage sword or tool.
\n4. **Return** \u2014 once the action ends (block broken or mob dead), your previous hotbar slot is restored automatically.<\/p>\n
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## \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Keybinds & Commands<\/p>\n
| Action | Default Key | Description |
\n|—————-|—————-|———————————–|
\n| Toggle HotSwap | “`;“` | Enable or disable the auto-swap |
\n| Hold Off | “`Left Alt“` | Temporarily disable auto-swapping |<\/p>\n
> **Tip:** You can change or assign these in Minecraft\u2019s **Options \u2192 Controls** menu under \u201cHotSwap.\u201d<\/p>\n
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## Changelog<\/p>\n
See the changelog for a full history of changes and releases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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