
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Vanilla Tooltips
This is a mod that beautifully styles vanilla tooltips and offers customization options.
Quick answer
Which Vanilla Tooltips release matches 26.2 Fabric?
Vanilla Tooltips 2.3.0 targets 26.2 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Vanilla Tooltips required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
This file is marked client-only.
What else does Vanilla Tooltips 2.3.0 need?
2.3.0 on 26.2 Fabric. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
Install YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL), Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Vanilla Tooltips without breaking your instance.
Built for Vanilla Tooltips 2.3.0 on 26.2 Fabric. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 2.3.0. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL), Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.3.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Vanilla Tooltips add?
Vanilla Tooltips is a lightweight, client-side cosmetic mod that enhances item tooltips while keeping Minecraft’s familiar visual style.
It adds animated item previews, rarity styling, and a 3D armor preview. Customize their appearance, colors, layout, and animations, or turn visual features off individually.


Features
- Animated item previews with adjustable size and animation speed
- Customizable item preview frames and backgrounds, with standard, rarity-based, and custom color modes
- Options to hide the item preview frame or its background
- Rarity labels and tooltip outlines that can be enabled or disabled and use standard, rarity-based, or custom colors
- Separate colors for each rarity when using rarity-based styling
- 3D armor previews with adjustable size, position, armor stand opacity, and rotation speed and direction
- Optional armor preview separation from the item and its stats, with Line and Window styles, or no divider
- Independent settings for each visual feature

Configuration
On Fabric, install Mod Menu to open the configuration screen. On Forge and NeoForge, open it from the installed mods list.
Compatibility
Vanilla Tooltips is client-side and does not need to be installed on a server.
| Loader | Minecraft versions |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 26.3, 26.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.1 |
| Forge | 1.20.1 |
| NeoForge | 1.21.1 |
Fabric versions require Fabric API and YACL. Forge and NeoForge versions require YACL.
Installation
Download the file for your Minecraft version and mod loader, install its required dependencies, and place the JAR files in your client’s mods folder.
Notes
Vanilla Tooltips changes the appearance of tooltips without affecting gameplay or world data.
You may use this mod in personal installations and Modrinth modpacks. Redistribution, modification, or reuploading outside Modrinth requires permission from the author.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Vanilla Tooltips by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.3
1 loader build26.2
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.1
2 loader builds1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Vanilla Tooltips versions and loaders
2.3.0
VanillaTooltips-fabric-26.2-2.3.0.jar
25 Oct 2026
2.2.0
VanillaTooltips-fabric-26.2-2.2.0.jar
24 Oct 2026
2.1.0
VanillaTooltips-fabric-26.2-2.1.0.jar
20 Oct 2026
2.0.0
VanillaTooltips-fabric-26.2-2.0.0.jar
17 Oct 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.