
Inventory Overlay
This mod displays your inventory directly on the HUD without needing to open it.
About this Mod
Now with Resource Pack Compatibility! (See below)

Inventory Overlay is a simple utility mod designed to keep you informed of your resources without needing to open your inventory screen. It renders a clean, customizable grid of your main inventory slots directly on your game interface.
| FEATURES |
| Live HUD Display | See your 27 main inventory slots (excluding the hotbar) at all times |
| Toggleable Visibility | Easily show or hide the overlay with a single keypress |
| Dynamic Positioning | Choose where the overlay sits on your screen using an anchor system |
| Custom Transparency | Adjust the background opacity to suit your visual preference |
| Shine Animation | A sleek, 45-degree white line slides across newly occupied slots to instantly notify you when an item enters an empty slot |
| Resource Pack Compatible | Custom resource packs that retexture the hotbar are automatically reflected |
| HOW TO USE |
Simply press to toggle the visibility of the overlay.
| CONFIGURATION |
If you have Mod Menu installed, you can customize your experience:
| Horizontal Anchor | Align the overlay to the Left, Center, or Right of your screen |
| Vertical Anchor | Align the overlay to the Top, Center, or Bottom |
| X & Y Offsets (px) | Fine-tune the position with pixel-perfect adjustments |
| Container Alpha (%) | Control the background transparency |
| REQUIREMENTS |
- Fabric Loader
- Fabric API
- Cloth Config API (1.21.x)
- YetAnotherConfigLib (26.x)
- Mod Menu (recommended for easy in-game configuration)
| CLIENT-SIDE ONLY |
All functionality is done client-side and is compatible with vanilla servers.
| FREE & OPEN SOURCE |
This is a completely free project. I'm not asking for donations or "buy me a coffee" contributions. If you enjoy the mod, the best way to support it is by:
- Leaving a rating/review
- Sharing it with friends
- Reporting any bugs you find
| GALLERY |
Shine Animation

Vanilla / Gui's HUD & UI Edition / Jirniy's Pink HUD

Available Versions
How to Install Inventory Overlay 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 "Inventory Overlay". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+12 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Inventory Overlay 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 Inventory Overlay compatible with fabric?
Inventory Overlay officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Inventory Overlay – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Inventory Overlay 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.
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