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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Smart Survival HUD

An all-in-one survival HUD that shows hunger, thirst, temperature, and danger — everything you need to survive, in one clean UI.

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Quick answer

Which Smart Survival HUD release should I use?

Updated 6 months ago
Latest stable file smart-survival-hud-1.0
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Fabric

Smart Survival HUD smart-survival-hud-1.0 targets 1.20.1 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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Is Smart Survival HUD required on the client, server, or both?

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Loader for this release Fabric
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What else does Smart Survival HUD smart-survival-hud-1.0 need?

smart-survival-hud-1.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

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Before you install it

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  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use smart-survival-hud-1.0. It targets 1.20.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

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  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

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  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside smart-survival-hud-1.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Smart Survival HUD add?

Smart Survival HUD Smart Survival HUD is a lightweight, client-side utility mod that combines the most useful survival info into one clean interface.

Built for Minecraft 1.20.1 (Fabric), it helps you make faster survival decisions without cluttering your screen.

Features

Advanced Hunger Display

  • Exact hunger value (numeric)
  • Saturation overlay inspired by AppleSkin
  • Quick-read bar + text in one compact row

Temperature Indicator

  • Reads current biome temperature
  • Shows status: Cold / Normal / Hot
  • Smooth color gradient: blue → white → red

Thirst System

  • Adds a thirst bar under hunger
  • Thirst decreases slowly over time
  • Drinking a water bottle restores thirst
  • Optional dehydration damage (configurable)

Danger Detection

  • Detects hostile mobs around you (default radius: 16 blocks)
  • Displays clear risk levels:
  1. Green: Safe
  2. Yellow: Few hostiles nearby
  3. Red: Many hostiles nearby
  • Optional warning sound + screen flash on danger appearance

Clean Modern HUD

  • Minimal, readable design for everyday play and modpacks
  • Bottom-left by default
  • Smooth fade in/out transitions
  • Toggle anytime with H
  • Edit HUD position with J
  • Reset HUD position with K

Performance First

  • Entity scans run every few ticks (not every frame)
  • Lightweight rendering and cached values
  • Designed to stay responsive even in busy worlds

Configurable

  • Enable/disable each module independently
  • Move HUD position (X/Y offset)
  • Adjust danger radius, thresholds, and update intervals
  • Tune thirst drain/restore values and behavior

Compatibility

  • Client-side only (no server install required)
  • Works in singleplayer and multiplayer
  • Built with Fabric API for Minecraft 1.20.1

If you want a smart, practical survival HUD without extra bloat, this is made for you.

Project description from CurseForge.

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