Block Reader
A lightweight accessibility reader that speaks targeted blocks, entities, UI elements, and inventory items for visually impaired players.
About this Mod
Block Reader
Block Reader is a client-side accessibility mod for visually impaired Minecraft players. It reads out the block, entity, UI element, or inventory item currently under your crosshair or mouse cursor.
Requiring
- Fabric API
- Cloth Config API
Features
- Reads targeted blocks and entities
- Reads hovered UI elements and inventory items
- Low-latency reading mode using Minecraft's built-in narrator
- Optional system TTS mode with custom voices and speech rate control
- Follows the selected Minecraft language for names and messages
- Separate toggles for pointed blocks, entities, UI, and inventory contents
- Cloth Config settings screen
- Default
Jkeybind to open settings based on Cloth Config
Commands
/mcreader config
/mcreader test
/mcreader rate <80-1000>
/mcreader voice <voice name>
/mcreader voices
/mcreader enabled true|false
Available Versions
How to Install Block Reader on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Block Reader". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 1.20.6, 1.20.5 (+4 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Block Reader server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Block Reader compatible with fabric?
Block Reader officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.20.6, 1.20.5. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Block Reader – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Block Reader consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
Rent Modded Server
Install Block Reader with just one click on your server.