
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Bookshelf Inspector
Inspect any book in a chiseled bookshelf.
Quick answer
Which Bookshelf Inspector release should I use?
Bookshelf Inspector 2.4+1.21.1 targets 1.21.1 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Bookshelf Inspector 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 Bookshelf Inspector 2.4+1.21.1 need?
2.4+1.21.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric 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 Bookshelf Inspector without breaking your instance.
Built for Bookshelf Inspector 2.4+1.21.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 2.4+1.21.1. It targets 1.21.1 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. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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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 2.4+1.21.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Bookshelf Inspector add?
Chiseled bookshelf inspector
Inspect any book in a chiseled bookshelf.
If you look at a book in a bookshelf with this mod, you will see what type of book it is and its name!
Examples:
Enchanted books:
Written book:
Normal book:
Lectern:
Shelf:
Multiplayer
This mod will need to be on the server to work in multiplayer.
You don't need the mod to connect to the server. It's totally optional!
Config
You can change the config with Cloth Config and Modmenu.
You can also edit the file in config dir if you don't want the mods. But they are recommended
lectern-toggle: true #To turn off or on lectern support
scale: 10 # Scale text to what you want. (0-20)
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Open source
Nearly all my mods are opensource and under MIT.
If you want to help the development, check out the GitHub!
Inspiration and credit
- The mod is inspired by gm4-bookshelf-inspector
- For 1.20 and below use this mod -> Better Bookshelves
- Lukasabbe has coded
- Wikiraze requested it
- Img00 coded shelf support
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Bookshelf Inspector by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.3-snapshot-5
1 loader build26.3-snapshot-3
1 loader build26.3-snapshot-2
1 loader build26.3-snapshot-1
1 loader build26.3-pre-1
1 loader build26.2-pre-2
1 loader build26.2
2 loader builds26.1.2
2 loader builds26.1.1
1 loader build26.1-snapshot-9
1 loader build26.1-snapshot-7
1 loader build26.1-snapshot-6
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 57 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
Bookshelf Inspector versions and loaders
2.4+26.3-pre-1
bookshelfinspector-fabric-2.4+26.3-pre-1.jar
4 Sept 2026
2.4+26.3-snapshot-5
bookshelfinspector-fabric-2.4+26.3-snapshot-5.jar
22 Jul 2026
2.4+1.21.1
bookshelfinspector-fabric-2.4+1.21.1.jar
21 Jul 2026
2.4+1.21.1
bookshelfinspector-neoforge-2.4+1.21.1.jar
21 Jul 2026
2.4+1.21.11
bookshelfinspector-fabric-2.4+1.21.11.jar
21 Jul 2026
2.4+1.21.11
bookshelfinspector-neoforge-2.4+1.21.11.jar
21 Jul 2026
2.4+26.2
bookshelfinspector-neoforge-2.4+26.2.jar
21 Jul 2026
2.4+26.2
bookshelfinspector-fabric-2.4+26.2.jar
21 Jul 2026
2.3+26.3-snapshot-3
bookshelfinspector-fabric-2.3+26.3-snapshot-3.jar
7 Jul 2026
2.3+1.21.1
bookshelfinspector-fabric-2.3+1.21.1.jar
5 Jul 2026
2.3+1.21.1
bookshelfinspector-neoforge-2.3+1.21.1.jar
5 Jul 2026
2.3+26.3-snapshot-2
bookshelfinspector-fabric-2.3+26.3-snapshot-2.jar
1 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.