Kid-Friendly Buttons
๐ Description
Transform complex Minecraft commands into simple, colorful buttons!
Kid-Friendly Buttons is the perfect solution for young Minecraft players who want to explore the game's creative possibilities without learning complex commands. No more typing /gamemode creative or /time set 6000 - just click beautiful, intuitive buttons!
๐ฏ Perfect for Young Players (Ages 6-12)
- No command memorization required - Everything is visual!
- No typing needed - Just click and play
- Safe exploration of Minecraft features
- Confidence building through easy success
๐ฎ What You Can Do
Game Modes: Switch between Survival, Creative, Adventure, and Spectator modes instantly
Time Control: Set the time to Sunrise, Noon, Sunset, or Midnight with one click
Weather Control: Change weather to Clear, Rain, or Thunder Storm
Extra Features: Set home points, teleport home, heal instantly, and satisfy hunger
๐ก๏ธ Safety First
- Smart home teleportation - Never get stuck at dangerous world spawn
- Safe fallback locations - Always teleport to secure areas
- Cooldown protection - Prevents accidental spam clicking
- Parent-approved commands - Only basic, safe game functions
๐จ Beautiful Interface
- Purple gradient design with gold accents
- Organized categories for easy navigation
- Hover tooltips explain what each button does
- Responsive sizing that adapts to any screen
- High contrast for easy visibility
๐ How to Use
- Install the mod (see installation section below)
- Launch Minecraft with the Fabric profile
- Press T to open chat
- The Kid Buttons overlay appears automatically
- Click any button to execute the command
- Hover over buttons to see helpful tooltips
๐ Setting Up Home
- Find a safe location where you want your home to be
- Click the red bed button (Set Home)
- Your location is now saved as your home point
- Click the green ender pearl (Go Home) to return anytime
๐ฆ Installation
Requirements
- Minecraft 1.21.8
- Fabric Loader
- Fabric API
Step-by-Step
- Install Fabric Loader for Minecraft 1.21.8
- Download and install Fabric API
- Download Kid-Friendly Buttons from this page
- Place the JAR file in your
.minecraft/modsfolder - Launch Minecraft with the Fabric profile
- Open chat (T key) to access the interface
๐ฏ Who This Mod Is For
๐ถ Young Players
- Ages 4-12 who are learning Minecraft
- Non-readers who can't type commands
- Creative builders who want easy mode switching
- Explorers who want to control time and weather
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Parents & Families
- Family servers with mixed-age players
- Supervised play with controlled commands
- Educational tool for learning game mechanics
- Safe environment for creative expression
๐ Educators
- Classroom Minecraft with young students
- Educational servers with controlled features
- Learning tool for game mechanics
- Easy setup and management
๐ฅ๏ธ Server Administrators
- Kid-friendly servers with controlled commands
- Reduced command spam in chat
- Better user experience for young players
- Easy moderation of available features
๐ง Technical Information
Mod Details
- Mod ID: kid-buttons
- Version: 1.0.0
- Minecraft Version: 1.21.8
- Fabric API Required: Yes
- Client-Side Only: Yes
- Performance: Lightweight, minimal impact
Commands Used
The mod uses these vanilla Minecraft commands:
gamemode [mode] @p- Change game modestime set [value]- Control time of dayweather [type]- Control weathereffect give @p [effect] [duration] [amplifier]- Apply effectstp @p [x] [y] [z]- Teleportationspawnpoint @p [x] [y] [z]- Set spawn points
Features
- โ Complete UI overlay system
- โ All game mode buttons
- โ Time control features
- โ Weather control options
- โ Home teleportation system
- โ Health and hunger management
- โ Beautiful purple gradient design
- โ Safe teleportation logic
- โ Responsive button sizing
- โ Hover tooltips
- โ Click cooldown protection
๐ Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Q: The overlay doesn't appear when I press T A: Make sure you're using the Fabric profile, not vanilla Minecraft
Q: Buttons don't work when I click them A: Check that you have operator permissions or are in single-player mode
Q: I get stuck when using the home button A: The mod uses safe teleportation - it will never teleport you to dangerous locations
Q: The interface looks too big/small A: The interface automatically scales to your screen size
Getting Help
- Check the logs for any error messages
- Verify Fabric API is installed correctly
- Ensure Minecraft version matches (1.21.8)
- Try in single-player first to test functionality
๐ What Players Are Saying
"My 8-year-old loves this mod! No more asking me to type commands for him." - Minecraft Parent
"Perfect for our family server. The kids can explore creative mode safely." - Server Admin
"Simple, effective, and exactly what we needed for young players." - Educator
"The interface is so intuitive, my 6-year-old figured it out immediately!" - Family Gamer
๐ Version History
v1.0.0 - Initial Release
- โจ Complete UI overlay system
- ๐ฎ All game mode buttons (Survival, Creative, Adventure, Spectator)
- โฐ Time control features (Sunrise, Noon, Sunset, Midnight)
- ๐ค๏ธ Weather control options (Clear, Rain, Thunder)
- ๐ Home teleportation system with safety features
- ๐ Health and hunger management (Heal, Feed)
- ๐จ Beautiful purple gradient design with gold accents
- ๐ Safe teleportation logic (never stuck at spawn)
- ๐ฑ Responsive button sizing for all screen sizes
- ๐ก Hover tooltips for all buttons
- โฑ๏ธ Click cooldown protection
๐ค Support & Community
Need Help?
- Leave a comment on this CurseForge page
- Check the troubleshooting section above
- Verify your installation follows the step-by-step guide
Want to Contribute?
This mod is open source! Contributions are welcome:
- Bug reports and feature requests
- Code improvements and optimizations
- UI/UX enhancements
- Documentation updates
๐ License
This project is licensed under the MIT License with Commercial Restriction - see the LICENSE file for details.
This means you can:
- โ Use the mod freely for personal and educational purposes
- โ Modify it for personal use
- โ Share it with others
- โ Include it in open source projects
- โ Use it in community servers and modpacks
- โ Cannot sell or monetize the mod commercially
๐ Credits
Development
- fletchertyler914 - Original developer and maintainer
- Fabric Team - Amazing modding framework
- Minecraft Community - Inspiration and feedback
Special Thanks
- Young Minecraft players - For inspiring this project
- Parents and educators - For valuable feedback
- Beta testers - For helping improve the mod
Made with โค๏ธ for young Minecraft players everywhere!
Transform the way kids experience Minecraft - one button at a time.
๐ฎ Screenshots
[Note: Add screenshots of the interface in action, showing the purple overlay with buttons organized by category]
๐ Links
- GitHub Repository: https://github.com/fletchertyler914/kid-buttons
- Fabric API: Required dependency
- Fabric Loader: Required for installation
- Minecraft 1.21.8: Required game version
Download now and give your young Minecraft players the power to control their world with simple, beautiful buttons! ๐ฎโจ