Add controller support to Minecraft with Controlify, a project for configuring gamepad input.
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Use a controller to play Minecraft Java Edition with the Controlify mod.
About Controlify
Controlify is a client-side mod that adds controller support to Minecraft: Java Edition. It works on Fabric and NeoForge and lists compatibility with versions from 1.19.4 and 1.20.x through 1.21.x and 26.x.
It allows movement, aiming and menu use with a controller, including inventory and out-of-game menus with cursor snapping, an on-screen keyboard, gyroscope aiming, vibration on events such as damage and lightning, and DualSense haptics and trigger effects. Snapshot builds are only available to Patreon members, and splitscreen requires a separate mod in development.
Key features
- Vibration on events such as damage, block breaks, and lightning
- Gyroscope aiming for precise control with supported controllers
- Full GUI navigation with cursor snapping in inventory screens
- On-screen keyboard for typing without a physical keyboard
- Configurable radial menu to bind less-used actions
- DualSense adaptive triggers and HD haptic effects
Best for: Minecraft: Java Edition players who want to use a controller instead of a keyboard and mouse.
Good for
- Supports many controller models through SDL3, with button glyphs for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck
- Works on Fabric and NeoForge and lists compatibility from 1.19.4 through 26.x
- Works alongside mods including Sodium, Iris, Simple Voice Chat, and Do A Barrel Roll
Watch out for
- Minecraft snapshot builds are only available to Patreon members
- Splitscreen needs a separate mod in development, with JARs only on Patreon
Controlify at a glance
- Website
- modrinth.com/mod/controlify
- Category
- Gaming › Mods & Fan Projects
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Controlify FAQ
Does Controlify require extra software for PlayStation controllers on Windows?
No, it works with DualSense and DualShock controllers without additional software on Windows.
Which loaders and versions does Controlify support?
It works on Fabric and NeoForge, with listed compatibility for 1.19.4, 1.20.x, 1.21.x, 26.1.x, 26.2 and 26.3, and active updates for 1.21.1 and above.
Does Controlify include splitscreen multiplayer?
No, splitscreen is a separate mod in development, with JARs currently only available on Patreon.
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