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Effect Insights

by Fuzs

Effect Insights adds plain-language explanations of potion and food status effects to item tooltips and to the effects list in the inventory.

FabricForgeNeoForgeClient-side onlyMozilla Public License 2.0Open source1.18.2 – 26.3

What it does

Effects that come from potions, suspicious stew and food carry their description inside the tooltip, so a player can read what an item will do before consuming it. Active effects on the player can be checked by hovering over them in the inventory screen. The text uses one consistent layout across both places.

The mod is client-side only, so a server does not need it and players can join a server without installing it. Files are published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, and the latest builds cover 1.18.2 – 26.3. Fabric builds require Fabric API, Forge Config API Port and Puzzles Lib, while Forge Config Screens is optional. The code is open source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, and the source and issue tracker are public.

Configuration can be changed in game through the mod menu when that is available. Manual edits are made in a text editor on the files in the config folder, named after the mod ID with client, common or server suffixes, and not every type exists for every mod.

Key features

  1. Effect explanations

    Each potion and food effect shows a short readable description of what it does to the player.

  2. Optional source details

    The tooltip can also show the mod that added an effect and the effect ID, for players who want more context.

  3. Tooltip layout

    Descriptions are formatted to sit inside existing item tooltips without changing their general appearance.

  4. Adjustable display

    Settings control when and where descriptions appear, and how their text is formatted.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
26.326.3.1Not available26.3.1
26.226.2.2Not available26.2.2
26.1.226.1.2Not available26.1.2
26.1.126.1.2Not available26.1.2
26.126.1.2Not available26.1.2
1.21.x10 of 10 versions with builds
1.21.1121.11.4Not available21.11.4
1.21.1021.10.1Not available21.10.1
1.21.921.9.0Not available21.9.0
1.21.8v21.8.3-1.21.8-FabricNot availablev21.8.3-1.21.8-NeoForge
1.21.7v21.7.0-1.21.7-FabricNot availablev21.7.0-1.21.7-NeoForge
1.21.5v21.5.0-1.21.5-FabricNot availablev21.5.0-1.21.5-NeoForge
1.21.4v21.4.0-1.21.4-FabricNot availablev21.4.0-1.21.4-NeoForge
1.21.3v21.3.1-1.21.3-FabricNot availablev21.3.1-1.21.3-NeoForge
1.21.1v21.1.1-1.21.1-FabricNot availablev21.1.1-1.21.1-NeoForge
1.21v21.0.1-1.21-FabricNot availablev21.0.1-1.21-NeoForge
1.20.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 3

Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required
Puzzles LibWhy is it called Puzzles? That's the puzzle.
Required
Forge Config API PortNeoForge's & Forge's config systems provided to other modding ecosystems. Designed for a multiloader architecture.
Required

Use cases

Checking a brew before drinking

A player hovers over a potion or suspicious stew in the inventory to read its effects before using it.

Reviewing active effects

A player hovers over an active effect in the inventory to see what it does and how long it lasts.

Who it’s for: Players who use many potions or food with effects and want the descriptions in front of them, without looking them up on a wiki. Players who play on a server without the mod can still join, since only the client needs it.

How it compares

Full comparison

Item Descriptions is open source under the MIT License, runs on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge and is published for 1.19 – 26.3. Inline Tooltips is also client-side only and open source under the MIT License, with builds for Fabric and NeoForge across 1.20.1 – 26.3. ItemEditor is a Fabric-only client mod for 1.21.1 under All rights reserved, and its source is not open. Effect Insights covers 1.18.2 – 26.3 on three loaders.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Effect InsightsFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.18.2 – 26.3Client-side only2026-09-26
Item DescriptionsFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.19 – 26.3Client-side only2026-10-06
Inline TooltipsFabric and NeoForge1.20.1 – 26.3Client-side only2026-09-16
ItemEditorFabric1.21.1Client-side only2026-04-23

Questions

Does Effect Insights need Fabric API on every loader?

No. Fabric API is required only on Fabric, where Forge Config API Port and Puzzles Lib are also required. On NeoForge, Puzzles Lib is the required dependency.

Does a server need Effect Insights?

No. The mod is client-side only, so the server runs without it and each player installs it on their own client.

Where are the config files stored?

In the config folder of the game directory, named after the mod ID with client, common or server suffixes, depending on which types the mod provides.

In the catalog

Effect Insights is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.

Utility mods36,990Fabric modsMods for 26.38,071

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What the author says

Effect Insights makes status effects easier to understand by adding simple and clear explanations directly to the game. 💡 No more guessing what a potion or suspicious stew might do before taking a sip. Effects shown on food and potion items include their descriptions right inside the tooltip, while active effects on…
Fuzs, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
Fuzs
Published
2023-07-21
Updated on Modrinth
2026-09-26
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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