Inventory Overlay
This mod displays your inventory directly on the HUD without needing to open it.
- Loaders
- Fabric
- Downloads on Modrinth
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- Updated
- July 19, 2026Jul 19
- Published
- in 2026
At a glance
Install in the game only; not needed on the server
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 & PUBLIC 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
FAQ
How to install Inventory Overlay?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Inventory Overlay 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 Inventory Overlay support?
Inventory Overlay has builds for Minecraft 1.21–26.2.
Is Inventory Overlay needed on the server?
Client only — no need to install it on the server
