
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
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.
Quick answer
Which Hwyla release should I use?
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.
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.
Install Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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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
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
/dumphandlerswhich 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.

Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Hwyla by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
20w16a
1 loader build20w14infinite
2 loader builds20w07a
1 loader build19w12b
1 loader build19w12a
1 loader build19w11b
1 loader build19w09a
1 loader build19w07a
1 loader build19w06a
1 loader build19w04a
1 loader build19w03c
1 loader build19w02a
1 loader buildShowing 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
1.9.23-79
Hwyla-fabric-1.16.2-1.9.23-79.jar
6 Jul 2023
1.10.11-B78
Hwyla-forge-1.10.11-B78_1.16.2.jar
6 Jul 2023
1.10.10-B77
Hwyla-forge-1.10.10-B77_1.16.1.jar
6 Jul 2023
1.10.9-B76
Hwyla-forge-1.10.9-B76_1.16.1.jar
6 Jul 2023
1.9.22-75
Hwyla-fabric-1.16.1-1.9.22-75.jar
6 Jul 2023
1.9.22-74
Hwyla-fabric-1.16-1.9.22-74.jar
6 Jul 2023
1.9.22-73
Hwyla-fabric-20w13b-1.9.22-73.jar
6 Jul 2023
1.9.22-73
Hwyla-fabric-1.15.2-1.9.22-73.jar
6 Jul 2023
1.9.21-72
Hwyla-fabric-20w13b-1.9.21-72.jar
6 Jul 2023
1.9.21-72
Hwyla-fabric-1.15.2-1.9.21-72.jar
6 Jul 2023
1.9.20-71
Hwyla-fabric-1.15.2-1.9.20-71.jar
6 Jul 2023
1.10.8-B72
Hwyla-forge-1.10.8-B72_1.15.2.jar
6 Jul 2023
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.