
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Hold My Items
Make your hands visible in first person!
Quick answer
Which Hold My Items release should I use?
Hold My Items 4.3 targets 1.21, 1.21.1 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 4 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Hold My Items 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 Hold My Items 4.3 need?
4.3. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Mod Menu, Cloth Config API, Text Placeholder API, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. 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 Hold My Items without breaking your instance.
Built for Hold My Items 4.3. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 4.3. It targets 1.21, 1.21.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install Mod Menu, Cloth Config API, Text Placeholder API, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come 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.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 4.3. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Hold My Items add?
Hold My Items
Hold My Items is a mod that allows your hands to be visible in first person, meaning you can actually hold your items instead of using your psychic levitation powers!
It comes with many custom animations, which are able to be changed or modified through resource packs!
WARNING!! THIS MOD DOESN'T SUPPORT JAVA 22 USE JAVA 21

This mod has a plethora of hand-coded animations, which includes things like sword swinging, pickaxe mining, lantern physics, and more!
If you'd like to check out more of these animations, you can head over to the gallery tab!

Showcase of update 5.0
If you found any bugs, make sure to pop over to the discord and report it in our bug reports channel (say hi to cubert :D)
Please credit me if you wanna include this mod somewhere and don't distribute this mod as yours
Credits
Spoiler
- Thesapling - Lead developer/coder
- Cubert1 - Project/discord manager
- Cyberia - Texture artist
- Radiati0nal - Graphic designer
- _Hellay - Chillest dude i know
Enjoy :)
Upmpum
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Hold My Items by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.11
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 build1.21.3
1 loader build1.21.2
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 24 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
Hold My Items versions and loaders
5.1.1
HMI 5.1.1 (1.21.11).jar
25 Dec 2025
5.1.1
HMI 5.1.1 (1.21.9 - 1.21.10).jar
25 Dec 2025
5.1
HMI 5.1 1.21.11.jar
25 Dec 2025
5.1
HMI 5.1 (1.21.9 - 1.21.10).jar
25 Dec 2025
5.0L4
HMI 5.0L4 1.21.5.jar
3 Oct 2025
5.0L4
HMI 5.0L4 1.21.6+.jar
3 Oct 2025
5.0L3
HMI 5.0L3 1.21.6+.jar
2 Oct 2025
5.0L3
HMI 5.0L3 1.21.5.jar
2 Oct 2025
5.0L2
HMI 5.0L2 1.21.5.jar
2 Oct 2025
5.0L2
HMI 5.0L2 1.21.6+.jar
2 Oct 2025
5.0L1
HMI 5.0L1 1.21.5.jar
2 Oct 2025
5.0L1
HMI 5.0L1 1.21.6+.jar
2 Oct 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.
