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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Immersive Hotbar

Adds animations to the hotbar to make it more immersive

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Quick answer

Which Immersive Hotbar release should I use?

Updated 24 days ago
Latest stable file immersivehotbar-1.1.2-forge-1.20.1
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

Immersive Hotbar immersivehotbar-1.1.2-forge-1.20.1 targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. 2 required mods need a matching file.

Where it goes

Is Immersive Hotbar required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

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

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does Immersive Hotbar immersivehotbar-1.1.2-forge-1.20.1 need?

immersivehotbar-1.1.2-forge-1.20.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

2 required mods need a matching file

Install YetAnotherConfigLib, Fabric API, YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) first, but 2 required mods have no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

YetAnotherConfigLib Needed by Immersive Hotbar immersivehotbar-1.1.2-forge-1.20.1
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Fabric API Needed by Immersive Hotbar immersivehotbar-1.1.2-forge-1.20.1
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Mod Menu Optional for Immersive Hotbar immersivehotbar-1.1.2-forge-1.20.1
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YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) Needed by Immersive Hotbar immersivehotbar-1.1.2-forge-1.20.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: 3.6.6+1.20.1-forge

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

Before you install it

Add Immersive Hotbar without breaking your instance.

Built for Immersive Hotbar immersivehotbar-1.1.2-forge-1.20.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use immersivehotbar-1.1.2-forge-1.20.1. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install YetAnotherConfigLib, Fabric API, YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) first, but 2 required mods have no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside immersivehotbar-1.1.2-forge-1.20.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Immersive Hotbar add?

Immersive Hotbar

This mod makes the static hotbar a lot more immersive by adding animations for placing blocks, picking up blocks, and using Tools and Weapons!

✨ Features

🔄 Animated hotbar slots when picking up, using, or swapping items

💬 Animated tooltip appears when switching items or hovering.

🎨 Bouncy/shrink animation styles configurable per user preference

✨ Animated XP Bar and Level up effects!

⚙️ Customizable via in-game config.

YACL Required

🧩 Compatibility

Held Item Info, Bedrockify and Item Borders are now supported as of 1.1.0!!

⚒️Forge Progress

Currently supported:

  • Neoforge 1.21.1, 1.21.9-1.21.11
  • Forge 1.20.1 (Currently only missing feature is Animated Tooltip)

Planned:

  • Neoforge support for 1.21.2-1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6-1.21.7

Showcase

Smooth Pickup || Bouncy Pickup || Bouncy Placing || Smooth Placing

animated pickup Bouncy Preview placing bouncy placing smooth

Smooth Hotbar Scrolling

smooth hotbar showcase

Bouncy Hotbar Scrolling

Bouncy Hotbar Showcase Gif

Animated Tooltip

animated tooltip

Project description from CurseForge.

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