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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

DawnGuiReader

Reads inventory items, enchantments, hotbar selections, crosshair blocks, and GUI text aloud via system TTS for blind and low-vision players. Includes a high-contrast large-text overlay, per-feature delays, and cross-platform voice support.

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Quick answer

Which DawnGuiReader release should I use?

Updated last month
Latest stable file 1.3.0+mc26.3
Game version 26.3
Loader Fabric

DawnGuiReader 1.3.0+mc26.3 targets 26.3 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 DawnGuiReader 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.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does DawnGuiReader 1.3.0+mc26.3 need?

1.3.0+mc26.3. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 2 required mods have matching files

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

Fabric API Needed by DawnGuiReader 1.3.0+mc26.3
required
Matching file found Matched file: 0.166.0+26.3
Cloth Config API Needed by DawnGuiReader 1.3.0+mc26.3
required
Matching file found Matched file: 26.3.159+fabric

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add DawnGuiReader without breaking your instance.

Built for DawnGuiReader 1.3.0+mc26.3. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.3.0+mc26.3. 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, Cloth Config 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 1.3.0+mc26.3. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does DawnGuiReader add?

DawnGuiReader — Accessibility Reader for Minecraft

A client-side accessibility mod for blind and low-vision Minecraft players. Automatically reads aloud item names, block names, and GUI text using your system's text-to-speech engine, with a high-contrast large-text overlay option.

What It Does

Inventory & Container Reading
Hover over any item in chests, crafting tables, furnaces, anvils, enchanting tables, villager trades, and more — the mod reads the item name aloud after a configurable delay. Optionally reads the source mod name (e.g. "Minecraft", "Create").

Enchanting Table Reading
Reads enchantment options with their levels and descriptions when hovering over enchantment slots.

Hotbar Switch Reading
Automatically announces the item in your hand when switching hotbar slots. Works with scroll wheel and number keys.

Crosshair Block Reading
Three modes to choose from:

  • OFF — disabled
  • AUTO — reads the block you're looking at after a short delay
  • MANUAL — press a key to instantly read the targeted block

Creative Tab Reading
Reads creative mode category labels when hovering over tabs.

GUI Text Reading
Reads button and label text when hovering over GUI elements, including nested controls inside settings screens.

Large Text Overlay
Displays high-contrast large text of the hovered item name on screen, with automatic line wrapping and scaling.

Dual TTS Engine
Uses your system's native speech synthesis (Windows PowerShell TTS / macOS say / Linux spd-say) for low-latency output. Falls back to Minecraft's built-in Narrator if system TTS is unavailable.

Configuration

Access settings via the "Dawn Accessibility" button on the pause menu or title screen, powered by Cloth Config with tabbed pages.

Setting Range Default
Enable Reading ON/OFF OFF
Speech Rate -10 to 10 0
Speech Volume 0 to 100 100
Voice System voices Default
Container Reading ON/OFF ON
Hover Delay 100–3000ms 500ms
Read Detail Info ON/OFF OFF
Detail Mode Stacked / Sequential Stacked
Detail Delay 200–3000ms 1000ms
Hotbar Reading ON/OFF ON
Hotbar Delay 100–3000ms 500ms
Crosshair Mode OFF / AUTO / MANUAL MANUAL
Crosshair Delay 100–3000ms 500ms
GUI Text Reading ON/OFF OFF
GUI Text Delay 100–3000ms 500ms

Keybindings

All keybindings are unbound by default. Set them in Settings → Key Binds → Dawn Accessibility, or bind directly inside the mod's settings screen:

Key Action
Toggle GUI Reading Switch reading on/off
Repeat Current Item Re-read hovered item (or held item outside GUI)
Read Crosshair Block Instantly read the targeted block

Requirements

TTS Engine by Platform

Platform Engine Fallback
Windows PowerShell + System.Speech (persistent process) Minecraft Narrator
macOS say command Minecraft DawnReader
Linux spd-say command Minecraft Narrator

Notes

  • Disabled by default — safe to include in any modpack without affecting non-accessibility players.
  • Client-side only — no server installation required.
  • Cross-platform — works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Links

Made by the Dawn Team (曙光团队)

Project description from Modrinth.

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