ItemLore
by aidanfoss
ItemLore lets a player give a single tool or weapon its own tooltip lore, with counters that record how many blocks it has broken and how many mobs it has slain.
What it does
Each item can show customizable dynamic information in its tooltip, which turns a favorite pickaxe or sword into a personal record. Usage counters are kept per item, so the blocks broken by one pickaxe are separate from those of another. The counters update as the item is used, and the tooltip reflects the current totals.
A player can view an item's statistics with a simple command that supports tab-completion, so the figures are available without leaving the game. Fabric API is required, and the mod runs on the server only, so players join without installing anything. Files cover 1.20.2 – 26.2 across 11 release versions, and the latest Fabric file is 5.4.3 for 26.2.
The code is open source under the MIT License, and public source code is available. The mod was first published on 2024-01-26 and last updated on 2026-07-03.
Key features
Per-item lore tooltips
Dynamic information can be added directly to the tooltip of an individual item, so each tool carries its own history.
Per-tool stat tracking
Counters record blocks broken and mobs slain by each item separately, so a pickaxe and a sword keep distinct totals.
Statistics command
A command shows an item's recorded statistics and supports tab-completion, which makes it quick to check the figures.
Customizable display
The lore shown on an item can be adjusted, so the tooltip presents the tracked information in a chosen form.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.21.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.20.x3 of 3 versions with builds
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
Who it’s for: Players and server owners who want individual items to keep a record of their use, with tooltips and a command to read the totals.
How it compares
Player Statistics is server-side only and open source under the MIT License, published for 1.20 – 1.21.4, and it tracks player-level figures rather than per-item lore. Strange Items is open source under the MIT License and runs on client and server for 1.21.5 – 26.3. Item Stat Tracker runs on client and server for 1.21 – 26.2 and supports NeoForge as well as Fabric, but it is not open source and is released under All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ItemLore | Fabric | 1.20.2 – 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-07-03 |
| Player Statistics | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.21.4 | Server-side only | 2024-12-12 |
| Strange Items | Fabric | 1.21.5 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-09-24 |
| Item Stat Tracker | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-06-16 |
Questions
Does ItemLore need Fabric API?
Does ItemLore have to be installed on the client?
Which game versions does ItemLore support?
Can ItemLore track items that were already in use?
In the catalog
ItemLore is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
ItemLore is a Fabric mod designed to make your favorite anvilled tools and items unique by adding powerful, customizable lore and integrated usage statistics! Never wonder how many blocks you've mined with your trusty pickaxe or how many mobs you've slain with your legendary sword again. ItemLore makes it easy to…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/itemlore
- Owner
- aidanfoss
- Published
- 2024-01-26
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-03
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15