Inventory Overlay

Inventory Overlay

This mod displays your inventory directly on the HUD without needing to open it.

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About this Mod

Now with Resource Pack Compatibility! (See below)

Inventory Overlay

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 DisplaySee your 27 main inventory slots (excluding the hotbar) at all times
Toggleable VisibilityEasily show or hide the overlay with a single keypress
Dynamic PositioningChoose where the overlay sits on your screen using an anchor system
Custom TransparencyAdjust the background opacity to suit your visual preference
Shine AnimationA sleek, 45-degree white line slides across newly occupied slots to instantly notify you when an item enters an empty slot
Resource Pack CompatibleCustom resource packs that retexture the hotbar are automatically reflected
HOW TO USE

Simply press I to toggle the visibility of the overlay.

CONFIGURATION

If you have Mod Menu installed, you can customize your experience:

Horizontal AnchorAlign the overlay to the Left, Center, or Right of your screen
Vertical AnchorAlign 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

Shine Animation

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

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

Available Versions

Inventory Overlay 4.0.0release
MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric
May 18, 2026
Inventory Overlay 3.1.0release
MC 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric
April 27, 2026
Inventory Overlay 3.1.0release
MC 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8fabric
April 27, 2026
Inventory Overlay 3.1.0release
MC 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5fabric
April 27, 2026
Inventory Overlay 3.0.0release
MC 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric
April 12, 2026

How to Install Inventory Overlay on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).

3

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

fabric

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+12 more)

Server-side

Unsupported

Recommended 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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Details

License
Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal
Server-side
Unsupported

Supported Versions

26.1.226.1.126.11.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.5+5 more