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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

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Quick answer

Which WhatIsInThatShelf release should I use?

Updated 4 days ago
Latest stable file 1.0.1
Game version 26.3
Loader Fabric

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.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

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.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Fabric API Needed by WhatIsInThatShelf 1.0.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: 0.161.0+26.3

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.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.0.1. It targets 26.3 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    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.

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8 available setups

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Recent files

WhatIsInThatShelf versions and loaders

8 of 8 releases match

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