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Hwyla

Hwyla (Here's What You're Looking At) is a UI improvement mod aimed at providing block information directly in-game. It is also a fork of Waila.

Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.

Quick answer

Which Hwyla release should I use?

Updated 3 years ago
Latest stable file 1.9.23-79
Game version 1.16.2, 1.16.3, 1.16.4
Loader Fabric

Hwyla 1.9.23-79 targets 1.16.2, 1.16.3, 1.16.4 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. 1 required mod needs a matching file.

Where it goes

Is Hwyla required on the client, server, or both?

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
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 marks this as usable on both the client and server.

What else does Hwyla 1.9.23-79 need?

1.9.23-79. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

1 required mod needs a matching file

Install Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

Fabric API Needed by Hwyla 1.9.23-79
required
No matching file

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

Before you install it

Add Hwyla without breaking your instance.

Built for Hwyla 1.9.23-79. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.9.23-79. It targets 1.16.2, 1.16.3, 1.16.4 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.9.23-79. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Hwyla add?

Here's What You're Looking At

License

HWYLA (Pronounced "Hwhy-la", similar to "Coo-Hwhip")

Hwyla is available for both Forge and Fabric.

A fork of WAILA by ProfMobius. This fork is permitted under the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license.

All plugins/addons/compatibilities created with the official mod are 100% compatible with this fork.

Changes

You can find a list of most changes right here.

Notable Lesser Known Features

  • By default, Numpad 3 and Numpad 4 can be used to lookup the recipe of blocks in the world in JEI. This requires JEI to be installed to function.
  • You can change the colors and text formatting of the tooltip in-game by navigating to the in-game config, opening the "Waila" options screen, and selecting "Format content...".
  • If you are having issues with tooltip handlers added by mods, you can run /dumphandlers which will produce a text file with all registered handlers and what types they are registered to.
  • As of 1.12, the Narrator can be toggled for the tooltip. This will use the system's text-to-speech library to tell you what you're looking at.
  • If you feel that having the item being displayed in the tooltip is redundant, it can be disabled.

Modpack Permissions

You can use Hwyla in modpacks.

Archival notice

This mod is abandoned and has been uploaded for archival purposes. It was originally created by TehNut on Nov 9, 2016. It has been uploaded to Modrinth under the ModrinthArchives account with permission from the original author.

Discord screenshot showing permission to upload

Project description from Modrinth.

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Hwyla by Minecraft version and loader

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

51 available setups

Showing the newest 12 of 39 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

Hwyla versions and loaders

80 of 80 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.