JukeboxHUD
With JukeboxHUD, a small readout in the top-left of the screen names the record and song of the jukebox under the crosshair.
What it does
Pointing the crosshair at a jukebox shows a compact readout that reports whether a record is loaded, whether it is currently playing, and the name of the track being played. The data is read from the block's record state and the playing song, so a listener can identify the music without standing near the block. An empty jukebox simply shows that no record is inserted.
The readout appears only while a jukebox is targeted. Pressing J switches it on or off, and an action-bar message confirms each change. It stays hidden while the F1 hide-HUD mode is active or a menu is open, so it does not cover other screens. The mod is client-side only, so a server does not need it and players can use it on any server.
JukeboxHUD requires Fabric API and is released under the MIT License. It is not open source. Its files target the 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 range, with 1.0.0 for 1.21.11 as the latest build, published on 2026-06-16.
Key features
Record and track readout
A small panel shows whether the targeted jukebox holds a record and whether it is playing, along with the track name.
Crosshair-based display
The readout appears only when a jukebox is in the crosshair, so it stays out of the way during normal play.
Toggle with J
The J key turns the readout on or off, and an action-bar message confirms the new state.
Respects hidden HUD and menus
The readout is suppressed when the HUD is hidden with F1 and while any menu is open.
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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
Identifying music in a build
Builders who place several jukeboxes can check which record is in each one by aiming at it.
Listening from a distance
A player who hears music from another room can find out the track name without walking over to the block.
Who it’s for: Music lovers and builders who want a readout of jukebox contents while they play. It suits single-player and multiplayer clients alike, since the mod does nothing on the server.
How it compares
Music Manager is a client-side mod under the MIT License, published for 1.21.6 – 1.21.8 and not open source. Jukebox Fix is also client-side and MIT-licensed, with files for 1.21.6 – 26.2, and it is not open source. MCPRIS is client-side only and open source under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, but its only file is for 1.21.1. JukeboxHUD covers the newest builds, 1.21.8 – 1.21.11.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JukeboxHUD | Fabric | 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-16 |
| Music Manager | Fabric | 1.21.6 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-08-31 |
| Jukebox Fix | Fabric | 1.21.6 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-18 |
| MCPRIS | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-05-26 |
Questions
Does JukeboxHUD need Fabric API?
Does the server need JukeboxHUD?
Which game versions does JukeboxHUD support?
How is the readout turned off?
In the catalog
JukeboxHUD is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
JukeboxHUD is a clean info layer for music lovers and builders. Point your crosshair at any jukebox and a small readout appears in the top-left of your screen.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/jukeboxhud
- Owner
- kvapilvaclav0
- Published
- 2026-06-16
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-16
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15