
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
WhatIsInThatShelf
See exactly what's on display! A Quality of Life HUD mod that shows you the tooltip of any item inside a shelf block just by looking at it
Quick answer
Which WhatIsInThatShelf release should I use?
WhatIsInThatShelf 1.0.1 targets 26.3 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is WhatIsInThatShelf 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 WhatIsInThatShelf 1.0.1 need?
1.0.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add WhatIsInThatShelf without breaking your instance.
Built for WhatIsInThatShelf 1.0.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0.1. It targets 26.3 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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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 1.0.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does WhatIsInThatShelf add?
WhatIsInThatShelf (WIITS)
Never wonder what's sitting on that shelf again.
WhatIsInThatShelf is a lightweight utility mod that adds a clean, highly houses-configurable HUD tooltip for Shelf blocks. Instead of opening an inventory to check your items, simply look at a shelf to see exactly what is inside.
✨ Primary Features

📦 Smart Item Detection
When looking at a shelf, the mod identifies the specific slot your crosshair is targeting and displays its contents instantly.
- Triple Mode: If you prefer to see everything at once, you can enable Triple Mode in the settings. This displays all three shelf slots simultaneously.
- Adjustable Spacing: You can use the "Gap" slider to fine-tune the distance between these three tooltips, whether they are stacked vertically or spread horizontally.
🛠️ Live Configuration
Forget about restarting your game to change settings. Pressing "I" (the default, rebindable key) opens a specialized settings screen.
- Visual Feedback: Because the settings menu can be used while looking at a shelf, you can see HUD changes in real-time as you toggle options or move sliders.
- Dynamic Scaling: The "Scale" slider (0.25x to 3.0x) allows you to resize the tooltip based on your preference.
- Config Folder Access: A dedicated button in the menu opens your configuration folder instantly, making manual edits easy.
📍 Intelligent Positioning
The HUD includes six anchor points: Top Left, Middle, and Right, and Bottom Left, Middle, and Right.
- Chat Awareness: If you use a Bottom position, the tooltip will automatically jump to the Top whenever you open the chat bar so it doesn't block your typing.
- XP Bar Safety: The Bottom-Middle position is pre-configured with a specific margin to sit safely above your experience bar and hotbar.
🎨 Content & Style
You have total control over what information is displayed on the HUD:
- Data Toggles: Choose to show or hide item attributes, potion effects, mod names, and advanced technical info.
- Amount Formatting: Display item counts in seven different positions, such as above the name, after the name, or even relative to the item lore.
- Color Overrides: The mod supports custom Hex codes (
&#RRGGBB), Minecraft color codes (&6), and named colors for mod names, attributes, and more. - Transparency Mode: You can toggle the background box on or off to create a floating text effect for a more minimal UI.
⚙️ Compatibility & Requirements
- WTHIT Integration: Built-in compatibility prevents overlapping tooltips. WIITS tells WTHIT to hide its default block tooltip when looking at a shelf so only the item info is visible.
- Requirements: Requires Minecraft 1.21.x, Fabric Loader, and Fabric API.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
WhatIsInThatShelf 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 build26.1.2
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 buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
WhatIsInThatShelf versions and loaders
1.0.1
WhatIsInThatShelf-1.0.1.jar
15 Sept 2026
1.0.1
WhatIsInThatShelf-1.0.1.jar
16 Jun 2026
1.0.1
WhatIsInThatShelf-1.0.1.jar
1 May 2026
1.0.1
WhatIsInThatShelf-1.0.1.jar
5 Apr 2026
1.0.1
WhatIsInThatShelf-1.0.1.jar
29 Mar 2026
1.0.1
WhatIsInThatShelf-1.0.1.jar
29 Mar 2026
1.0.0
WhatIsInThatShelf-1.0.0.jar
29 Mar 2026
Wiits_1.0.0
WhatIsInThatShelf-1.0.0.jar
15 Mar 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.