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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 14 days ago
Latest stable file Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-26.3 (Fabric)
Game version 26.3
Loader Fabric

Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-26.3 (Fabric) targets 26.3 with Fabric. 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 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 Fabric
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 1.3.0-26.3 (Fabric) need?

Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-26.3 (Fabric). Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 3 required mods have matching files

Install YetAnotherConfigLib, Fabric API, YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.

5 listed on this file 2 pulled in by those mods
YetAnotherConfigLib Needed by Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-26.3 (Fabric)
required
Matching file found Matched file: 3.9.7 for fabric 26.3
Fabric API Needed by Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-26.3 (Fabric)
required
Matching file found Matched file: [26.3] Fabric API 0.166.2+26.3
Mod Menu Optional for Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-26.3 (Fabric)
optional
Matching file found Matched file: v21.0.0 for 26.3
Mod Menu Optional for Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-26.3 (Fabric)
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 21.0.0
YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) Needed by Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-26.3 (Fabric)
required
Matching file found Matched file: 3.9.7+26.3-fabric

2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. 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 1.3.0-26.3 (Fabric). Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-26.3 (Fabric). It targets 26.3 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install YetAnotherConfigLib, Fabric API, YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.

  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 Immersive Hotbar 1.3.0-26.3 (Fabric). It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Immersive Hotbar add?

Immersive Hotbar

Immersive Hotbar makes Minecraft’s static hotbar feel more responsive by adding animations for picking up and placing items, using tools and weapons, switching slots, and gaining XP.

fabric-api Requires YACL Recommends Mod Menu

fabric forge neoforge

✨ Features

🔄 Animated Hotbar Items: Smooth and bouncy animations when picking up, placing, using, or switching items.

🎯 Smooth Hotbar Scrolling: Smooth, and Bouncy scrolling modes, complete with animated selection transitions and directional item tilting.

💬 Animated Tooltips: Item names smoothly appear, disappear, and transition when switching between items.

🖐️ Smooth Offhand Switching: Items smoothly slide in and out of the offhand slot instead of instantly appearing or disappearing.

✨ Animated XP Bar & Level-Up Effects- Smooth XP bar transitions, animated level numbers, and particles when leveling up.

🎨 Customizable Animations: Fine-tune item scaling, animation styles, bounce intensity, and visual effects to match your preferences.

⚙️ Extensive Configuration: Customize everything through an in-game YACL configuration screen with live previews and detailed setting descriptions.

🧩 Compatibility

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

⚒️ Multiloader Progress

Currently supported:

  • NeoForge 1.21.1, 1.21.9-1.21.11
  • Forge 1.20.1

🎬 Showcase

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

animated pickup Bouncy Preview placing bouncy placing smooth

Animated XP Bar and Levelup Effects:

Animated XP Bar Watch your XP bar smoothly fill as you gain experience, with animated level pulses and a particle explosion when leveling up (every 5 levels).

Smooth & Bouncy Hotbar Scrolling + Animated Tooltips:

Bouncy And Smooth Scrolling Showcase

Compare Smooth and Bouncy scrolling side by side! Watch as the selected slot transitions between items, with animated selection effects, directional item tilting, and smoothly transitioning item tooltips.

Smooth Offhand Switching:

Smooth Offhand Switching Items smoothly slide into and out of the offhand slot instead of appearing or disappearing instantly.

Extensive Customization:

Vast configurability | Shows a showcase of the in game YACL Screen Make Immersive Hotbar your own! Fine-tune animations, adjust item scaling, customize tooltips, and tweak visual effects to your liking. With live previews and detailed descriptions, you can see exactly how each setting affects your hotbar.

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Project description from CurseForge.

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