Inspectability Reforged
by hikoma0000
Inspectability Reforged opens a 3D inspector screen so players can examine an item model up close, with mouse-controlled rotation, zoom and offset.
What it does
The mod shows an item as a rendered 3D model in its own inspector screen. Players can adjust scale, rotation and offset, and roll an item with Hold Ctrl and a horizontal left-click drag. Spawn eggs, minecarts, boats and armor appear as rendered entities rather than flat icons, and equipment inspection is supported. Entities with several variants, such as paintings, frogs and cats, are detected automatically without manual configuration.
The mod is open source under the MIT License. It targets 1.20.1 on Fabric and Forge, and its latest files, 1.0.1-beta1 for 1.20.1, are on the beta channel. Because it runs only on the client, the server needs no installation. The mod also ships an Inspector Builder API that lets other modders register custom viewing logic for entities and variants in a few lines of code, and it can be used for mods that add their own items.
Key features
3D item inspector
An inspector screen renders an item model with smooth mouse control for a closer view of its detail.
Rotation, zoom and offset
Scale, rotation and offset can be adjusted, and an item can be rolled with Hold Ctrl and a horizontal drag.
Rendered entities
Spawn eggs, minecarts, boats and armor are drawn as actual entities instead of flat images.
Automatic variant support
Entities with multiple variants, including paintings, frogs and cats, are handled without manual setup.
Inspector Builder API
Modders can register custom viewing logic for entities and variants through a small API.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Resource pack and model testing
Texture artists and model makers can check how an item looks from every angle before release.
Content creation
Creators can show modded items in videos or modpack showcases, with the mod credited.
Who it’s for: Texture artists, model makers, content creators and players who want to study item detail. The viewer is entirely optional and changes no gameplay.
How it compares
Villager Inspector is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.20.6, open source under the Apache License 2.0, and it runs on client and server. Inspectability Reforged differs in being client-side only and available for both Fabric and Forge.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspectability Reforged | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2026-05-28 |
| Villager Inspector | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2025-12-08 |
Questions
Does the server need Inspectability Reforged?
Which loaders are supported?
Can other mods add their own inspection logic?
In the catalog
Inspectability Reforged is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Ever wanted to zoom in, rotate, and inspect your favorite item models up close — right inside the game? Inspectability Reforged is a lightweight client-side mod that lets players open a 3D inspector screen for any item, allowing full control over rotation, position, and zoom. Whether you're a texture artist, model…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/inspectability-reforged
- Owner
- hikoma0000
- Published
- 2026-05-28
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-28
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15