CookSense

CookSense

CookSense is a lightweight, client-side quality-of-life mod that displays floating countdown timers and cooking progress indicators directly above campfires.

Features

• Countdown Timers – See the exact remaining cooking time for every item.
• Progress Bars – Smooth progress bars that turn green when food is ready.
• Smart Grouping – Combines identical items into one row to keep your view clean.
• Soul Campfire Theme – Custom glowing blue styling for soul campfires. (Can be toggled in config)

Multiplayer & Server Compatibility

CookSense is 100% client-side.

• Does not require the mod to be installed on the server.
• Compatible with singleplayer, vanilla dedicated servers, Spigot/Paper/Purpur networks, and Minecraft Realms.

Configuration

All display properties can be customized in .minecraft/config/cooksense.json:

• enabled (default: true): Master toggle to enable or disable the overlay.
• renderDistance (default: 8.0): Maximum distance in blocks at which timers will render.
• textScale (default: 1.0): Scale multiplier for the floating plate and text.
• soulCampfireBlue (default: true): Toggles the mystical cyan color theme for soul campfires.
• seeThroughBlocks (default: false): When enabled, timers render through walls and solid blocks.
• textShadow (default: true): Renders a drop shadow behind text for enhanced readability.

Requirements

• Minecraft Versions: 1.21 – 1.21.11 (1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.11) & 26.1 – 26.3
• Mod Loaders: Fabric & NeoForge
• Dependencies:
  • Fabric: Fabric API (required)
  • NeoForge: None (Standalone)

License & Modpacks

CookSense is released under the MIT License. You are free to include CookSense in any public or private modpack without needing prior permission.