
OverlayLib
Library for rendering live info-overlays
About this Mod
OverlayLib
A rendering library for live info-overlays
Overlays
This mod allows other mods to create "Overlays", which can render textures on some or even all blocks with variable color, texture and more, built with informative overlays in mind (e.g. a light level overlay).
This is a LIBRARY mod.
This is a library mod, so only installing this without any other mods won't do anything.
Some features
- All rendering is done for you with custom shaders and pipelines
- Configurable yet simple computing of overlay information
- Caching of overlay data to prevent recomputation every frame
- Presets for OverlayRenderers and OverlayManagers so you don't have to! (You can code your own too though)
Documentation
There isn't proper documentation for this mod (yet). If you wan't to learn how to use it to create your own mod, you can send me a DM on Discord: @lugosieben
Implementing in your project
Add OverlayLib to your fabric dependencies:
{
"depends": {
"overlaylib": "VERSION" // Replace VERSION with a version selector
}
}
Add the modrinth maven to your repositories in build.gradle:
repositories {
maven { url "https://api.modrinth.com/maven" }
}
Add OverlayLib to your gradle dependencies:
dependencies {
modApi "maven.modrinth:overlaylib:VERSION" // Replace VERSION with a version number
}
Now you can start using OverlayLib:
import net.lugo.overlaylib.Overlay
Overlay myOverlay = new Overlay(...);
myOverlay.register();
Available Versions
How to Install OverlayLib on Your Client
Install the Mod Loader Locally
Install fabric for your local Minecraft version.
Download the Matching File
Choose the OverlayLib file for fabric and Minecraft 26.2.
Install Mod
Place the .jar file in your local .minecraft/mods folder and restart Minecraft. No server-side installation is required.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+2 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Does OverlayLib need to be installed on the Minecraft server?
No. Modrinth marks OverlayLib as unsupported on the server side. Install it only in your local Minecraft mods folder. Your server can remain unchanged unless the mod page lists an additional dependency.
Which version and loader does OverlayLib require?
Use a file for fabric and your exact Minecraft version. Supported versions include 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. Files for different loaders are not interchangeable.
OverlayLib is not working – what should I check?
First check the Minecraft version, loader version and required dependencies. Put the .jar file in your local .minecraft/mods folder and remove older duplicates. Because this mod is client-side, adding server RAM will not fix it.
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OverlayLib stays on your client. Host a compatible world for your group.
Details
- License
- Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.0 International
- Server-side
- Unsupported