HUD manager AKA hudman
by Tetex7
HUD manager, called hudman, lets a player build a custom heads-up display from a JSON configuration file instead of editing code.
What it does
Hudman reads a detailed JSON file that lays out the HUD. The file can place built-in elements such as coordinates, text and a velocity readout, and a preset system lets a user combine existing elements into new ones. Its minimal design keeps the mod small in scope, with the emphasis on configuration rather than on a fixed set of screens.
The mod is aimed at power users who want precise control over what appears on screen and where. Tooltip backgrounds and a doTooltip option are available for elements that show extra text. The author notes that the mod began as a test project and was expanded over time, and that it is still being changed to make it easier to use. Hudman is client-side only, so servers and other players do not need it. It is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only and is open source, with public source code, an issue tracker and a wiki. Fabric API is required.
Key features
JSON-based HUD setup
A custom HUD is defined in a JSON configuration file, with no code changes needed.
Built-in HUD elements
Many customizable elements ship with the mod, including coordinates and a text screen.
Preset system
Pseudo elements can be created by combining elements that already exist.
Velocity element
An element visualizes the player's velocity on screen.
Tooltip backgrounds
Tooltip backgrounds can be shown for elements, switched on with the doTooltip option.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Custom layouts for play
A player can arrange coordinates, text and velocity on screen to suit a particular way of playing.
Configuration examples
Users can start from the example config file the author supplies and adapt it to their own layout.
Who it’s for: Players who want to control the HUD through a configuration file, and who are comfortable editing JSON to get the layout they need.
How it compares
HUD Lib is a Fabric mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.11, client-side only, open source under the MIT License. Modular Hud is a Fabric mod for 1.20.4, client-side only, under All rights reserved and not open source. DynamicHUD covers Fabric and Quilt for 1.19.4 – 26.1.2, client-side only, open source under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUD manager AKA hudman | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-04-26 |
| HUD Lib | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-12-07 |
| Modular Hud | Fabric | 1.20.4 | Client-side only | 2024-01-28 |
| DynamicHUD | Fabric and Quilt | 1.19.4 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-12 |
Questions
Does hudman need Fabric API?
Does a server need to run hudman?
Which game versions have hudman files?
In the catalog
HUD manager AKA hudman is one of 3,514 Library mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,348 Library mods for Fabric. 17,979 mods support Minecraft 1.21.4.
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What the author says
At the moment this mod is very not user friendly i'm working on to change that the main feature of the mod is To allow the user to create custom HUD using a config file written in Json.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/hudman
- Owner
- Tetex7
- Published
- 2024-11-21
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-04-26
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15