
NBTtooltips
A simple fabric Minecraft mod which adds a feature that allows you to see the custom NBT data of an item when you hover over it and press the by you defined key (default left alt).
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About this Mod
NBTtooltips
NBTtooltips is a simple Minecraft fabric mod, which adds a feature that allows you to see the custom NBT data of an item when you hover over it and hold your left alt key.
You will only be able to see the custom NBT data when you have your advanced tooltips on (F3+H).
From update 0.1.3 - 1.19.x and above the keybind isn't hardcoded anymore.
Config
Since version 0.1.0 - 1.18.x there was a config added to the mod.
In the config file, you're able to set the colours from the different text elements and the maximum line size.
Configurable data-blocked:
nbttooltips.line.length= 50
nbttooltips.stringColour= blue
nbttooltips.quotationColour= white
nbttooltips.separationColour= white
nbttooltips.integerColour= gold
nbttooltips.typeColour= red
nbttooltips.fieldColour= aqua
nbttooltips.lstringColour= yellow
FAQ
Is the mod clientside?
Yes, the mod is clientside only!
Available Versions
How to Install NBTtooltips 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 (1.21).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "NBTtooltips". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21, 1.20.4, 1.20.3 (+11 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
NBTtooltips 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 (1.21). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is NBTtooltips compatible with fabric?
NBTtooltips officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21, 1.20.4, 1.20.3. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with NBTtooltips – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if NBTtooltips 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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