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EssentialGUI

A small QoL mod that adds helpful information to enhance your gameplay.

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Quick answer

Which EssentialGUI release matches 26.2 Fabric?

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Best match for your filters 2.4.2
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric

EssentialGUI 2.4.2 targets 26.2 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is EssentialGUI 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 EssentialGUI 2.4.2 need?

2.4.2 on 26.2 Fabric. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 2.4.2 on 26.2 Fabric. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 2.4.2. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  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 2.4.2. 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! :)

Donations

If you find EssentialGUI useful and appreciate my work, any donation is welcome. You can give me some support at Paypal

Other Resources

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