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LibTooltips

A simple library for adding tooltips to items

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October 16, 2026Oct 16
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This is a library — other mods need it, and it adds nothing to the game by itselfRequired by 1 mods. Download it if another mod needs it.
Everything you can do, all through translation keys! No Code. · swipe

At a glance

A library: other mods need it — required by 1 mods
Runs on NeoForge and Forge
For Minecraft 1.21.1, 26.1–26.3 …
Client only — no need to install it on the server
Latest version — 2.3.2-NEOFORGE-26.3 from October 16, 2026
License MIT — free
Where it's needed
In gamerequiredOn servernot needed

Install in the game only; not needed on the server

Game versions1.20.1–1.20.6, 1.21.1, 26.1–26.3

LibTooltips is a simple API allowing for translation-key driven tooltips with no code needed.

  "tooltip.minecraft.diamond.0" : "Such a fancy <ltrgb>rgb rainbow</ltrgb> tooltip!",
  "tooltip.minecraft.diamond.1" : "And look, it even supports several lines, wow",

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It supports basic tag processing to allow for some control over specific parts of the tooltip, such as changing the text dynamically, or adding color.

You can also add permanent tooltips to items

"tooltip.always.minecraft.diamond.0" : "This tooltip will always show!"

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Using LibTooltips

This library is made to be Jar-in-Jar'd unto your mod, meaning users won't have to download it separately. If you're developing a modpack, you can may include this mod to allow for tooltip support!

Visit the Wiki Page for more information.

Can you port to X?

  • Sure! Let me know through the discord!

🌸 Join the discord! 🌸 https://discord.gg/tCs89QTuzn

  • made by wd with lots of love

FAQ

How to install LibTooltips?

Install NeoForge for your Minecraft version, download LibTooltips 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 LibTooltips support?

LibTooltips has builds for Minecraft 1.20.1–1.20.6, 1.21.1, 26.1–26.3.

Is LibTooltips 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
Original — Modrinth↗Files unchanged, verified with SHA-512Is this your mod? For rights holders

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