CurseForge · Minecraft mod
EssentialGUI
A small QoL mod that adds helpful information to enhance your gameplay.
Quick answer
Which EssentialGUI release should I use?
EssentialGUI essgui-2.4.1+26.2.jar targets 26.2 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.
Where it goes
Is EssentialGUI required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does EssentialGUI essgui-2.4.1+26.2.jar need?
essgui-2.4.1+26.2.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add EssentialGUI without breaking your instance.
Built for EssentialGUI essgui-2.4.1+26.2.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use essgui-2.4.1+26.2.jar. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside essgui-2.4.1+26.2.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does EssentialGUI add?

About EssentialGUI
EssentialGUI is a small mod that adds visual elements to make the player's life much easier. Whether you are an experienced or novice player, you will find EssentialGUI an ally for your adventures! I have not studied programming, this mod is a personal project that I have been developing in my free time.
Main Features
- While in-game, press F12 Key to open EssentialGUI Main Menu.
- Change Block Outline color and transparency.
- Client, Player Position and World Information.
- Funny Slime Chunk Indicator (only in Singleplayer mode). You can find it at Chunk Information.
- On-screen Warnings that covers low health, low hunger, low oxygen and Time Since Last Rest (3 or more days = Phantoms).
- Pointed Block Information: get info and advanced properties of any pointed block.
- Pointed Entity Information: get info and advanced properties of any pointed entity. Also see entities and other players equipment!
- On-screen Player Equipment that shows armor and hands equipment.
- Advanced Player Stats with XP, Health, Attack and Enchantment Protection Factor values!
- Multiplayer Equipment Hud that shows other players equipment and enchantments!
- On-screen Shulker Box and Bundle contents.
- Get information about time of day, biome, weather effects and Moon Phases!
- Extended Item Tooltip Information: food stats, advanced item durability, item penalty level and many more!
- Disable Pumpkin and Vignette Overlay textures. Disable rain and snow particles.
- Controls Status Effects HUD position and duration.
- Advanced Furnace/Smoker/Blast Furnace status and fuel stats.
- Bucket of Axolotl item variants!
- 22 common Bucket of Tropical Fish item variants!
- Zoom In by pressing Z Key.
- Increase/Decrease gamma level by pressing +/- Keys.
- Toggle Smooth Lighting by pressing F9 Key.
- Night Vision Hack by pressing F8 Key (use with caution :p).
- Customize the Inventory Slot Highlight!
- For a extended list and full explanation of every feature, please head to EssentialGUI Manual.
Requirements
Modpack Permissions
You are free to distribute EssentialGUI with your modpack. If you do, providing a link to this page is a welcome courtesy.
Forge
I'm neither interested in porting EssentialGUI to Forge nor older version of Minecraft. Please, don't ask for it. Thanks! :)
Additional Languages (may be outdated)
- es_es (by lord_rius) [download]
- ru_ru (by fatty2021) [download]
- ru_ru (by TheFaceJD) [download]
- zh_cn (by jackgxm) [download]
Donations
If you find EssentialGUI useful and appreciate my work, any donation is welcome. You can give me some support at Paypal
Other Resources
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
EssentialGUI by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.10
1 loader build1.21.9
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 21 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
EssentialGUI versions and loaders
essgui-2.4.1+26.2.jar
22 Sept 2026
essgui-2.4.0+26.2.jar
13 Jul 2026
essentialgui-2.3.1+26.1.jar
28 May 2026
essentialgui-2.2.4+1.21.11.jar
15 May 2026
essentialgui-2.1.6+1.21.10.jar
15 May 2026
essentialgui-2.3.0+26.1.jar
15 Apr 2026
essentialgui-2.2.3+1.21.11.jar
8 Apr 2026
essentialgui-2.1.5+1.21.10.jar
8 Apr 2026
essentialgui-2.2.2+1.21.11.jar
17 Mar 2026
essentialgui-2.1.4+1.21.10.jar
17 Mar 2026
essentialgui-2.2.1+1.21.11.jar
10 Feb 2026
essentialgui-2.1.3+1.21.10.jar
10 Feb 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.

