Ever swapped to the wrong sword mid-combat because you couldn't remember which one had Sharpness V? Held Item Info Mod solves that frustration by displaying enchantment details, potion effects, and container contents directly on your HUD whenever you hold an item — no inventory screen required. With over 4.3 million downloads on Modrinth since its 2022 release, this lightweight Fabric mod has become a go-to quality-of-life upgrade for players who want critical item data at a glance.
Key Features
- Live enchantment display — Enchantments appear directly beneath the item name on your HUD the moment you hold a weapon, tool, or piece of armor. No need to open your inventory during combat.
- Container preview — Peek inside Shulker Boxes, Bundles, and even Bee Nests to see their contents (including the number of bees) without placing or opening them.
- Extended item details — View info for specialized items like Fireworks (flight duration, shape, color), Command Blocks, Crossbows, Music Discs, Goat Horns, Paintings, and Written Books.
- Potion effects and attributes — See active potion effects or attribute modifiers tied to any item you hold, so you always know what buffs you're working with.
- Lore and metadata — Displays lore text, "Unbreakable" tags, and map identifiers for items that carry extra data.
Screenshots
How to Install
- Download and install Fabric Loader (or Quilt Loader) for your Minecraft version.
- Download Fabric API and place the .jar file into your
modsfolder. - Download the Held Item Info Mod .jar file matching your Minecraft version.
- Drop the mod .jar into your
.minecraft/modsfolder and launch the game.
Requirements
| Mod Loader | Dependencies | Minecraft Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric, Quilt | Fabric API, Quilt Loader | 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.20.2, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19, 1.18.2, 1.17.1, 1.16.5 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Displays enchantments instantly without opening inventory — invaluable during combat
- Supports a wide range of special items beyond basic tools and weapons
- Compatible with 16 Minecraft versions from 1.16.5 to 1.21.11
- Actively maintained with regular updates and bug fixes
- Open-source under LGPL-3.0 license
Cons
- Fabric and Quilt only — no Forge or NeoForge support
- HUD overlay may feel cluttered for items with many enchantments
- Requires Fabric API as an additional dependency
Download
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What's New
- Added a new setting to control when the tooltip background is visible, giving players more display customization.
- Updated the Chinese Simplified (
zh_cn) translation for better localization support. - Fixed crashes that occurred when holding signs or command blocks in Minecraft 1.21.9 and newer versions.
FAQ
Does Held Item Info Mod work with Forge?
No. Held Item Info Mod is built exclusively for Fabric and Quilt mod loaders. There is no Forge or NeoForge version available.
Can I see what's inside a Shulker Box without placing it?
Yes. Simply hold the Shulker Box in your hand and the mod will display its contents on your HUD. This also works for Bundles and Bee Nests.
Is Held Item Info Mod compatible with the latest Minecraft version?
The mod supports Minecraft versions from 1.16.5 up to 1.21.11. The developer actively updates the mod, with the most recent update addressing compatibility fixes for 1.21.9 and later.
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