CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Holo Items
Display item names above dropped items for easy identification. Fully customizable and client-sided.
Quick answer
Which Holo Items release should I use?
Holo Items holo-items-forge-1.0.0 1.20.1.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 3 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Holo Items required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Holo Items holo-items-forge-1.0.0 1.20.1.jar need?
holo-items-forge-1.0.0 1.20.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge), Hologram API, Cloth Config 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 Holo Items without breaking your instance.
Built for Holo Items holo-items-forge-1.0.0 1.20.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use holo-items-forge-1.0.0 1.20.1.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge), Hologram API, Cloth Config API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside holo-items-forge-1.0.0 1.20.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Holo Items add?
Holo Items
A client-sided mod that displays item names above item entities, like name tags. This makes it easier to identify items, especially in modpacks with a large variety of different items.
To open config for the mod, use the command /holoitems or by using Mod Menu for Fabric or the built in (neo)Forge config menu.
Features
- Display Item tooltips
- Fully configurable text formatting
- Hover/Always on mode
- Configurable distance limit
If you enjoy this mod, you may also be interested in my other mods in the holo series:
| Modrinth | Curseforge |
|---|---|
| Holo Damage Indicator | Holo Damage Indicator |
| Holo Health Indicator | Holo Health Indicator |
Showcase

Tooltips showing when looking at item:

Config

Dependencies
Fabric Dependencies
Mod Menu is optional. All else is required.
| Modrinth | Curseforge |
|---|---|
| HologramAPI | HologramAPI |
| Cloth Config | Cloth Config |
| Fabric API | Fabric API |
| Mod Menu | Mod Menu |
(Neo)Forge Dependencies
| Modrinth | Curseforge |
|---|---|
| HologramAPI | HologramAPI |
| Cloth Config | Cloth Config |
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Holo Items by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.11-snapshot
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.10
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6-snapshot
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5-Snapshot
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4-Snapshot
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.3
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 15 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
Holo Items versions and loaders
holo-items-forge-1.0.0 1.20.1.jar
19 Feb 2026
holo-items-fabric-1.0.0 1.21.1.jar
19 Feb 2026
holo-items-fabric-1.0.0 1.20.1.jar
19 Feb 2026
holo-items-fabric-1.0.0 1.21.10-11.jar
19 Feb 2026
holo-items-fabric-1.0.0 1.21.2-8.jar
19 Feb 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.