Block Reader
A lightweight accessibility reader that speaks targeted blocks, entities, UI elements, and inventory items for visually impaired players.
by SeraRus
Fabric
- Loaders
- Fabric
- Downloads on Modrinth
- 159
- Followers on Modrinth
- 0
- versions
- 5
- Updated
- June 1, 2026Jun 1
- Published
- in 2026
At a glance
Runs on Fabric
For Minecraft 1.20.1–1.20.6, 26.1.2
Client only — no need to install it on the server
Latest version — 0.2.3 from June 1, 2026
License MIT — free
Where it's neededGame versions1.20.1–1.20.6, 26.1.2
In gamerequiredOn servernot needed
Install in the game only; not needed on the server
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|falseFAQ
How to install Block Reader?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Block Reader for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.
Which Minecraft versions does Block Reader support?
Block Reader has builds for Minecraft 1.20.1–1.20.6, 26.1.2.
Is Block Reader needed on the server?
Client only — no need to install it on the server
License and source
MIT Licensefree to use and share with credit to the author