Misia's Simple ToolTips
by Misia0721
Misia's Simple ToolTips lets modpack authors and map makers change item tooltips through JSON files placed in folders named after the mod ID.
What it does
Three operation modes work on item tooltips: replace clears the original text and writes custom lines, append adds lines directly below the original tooltip, and extra shows additional text only while Shift is held. The three modes can be used at the same time, and they are applied in a fixed order.
Each mode reads JSON files placed in the matching folder of the mod's data path, using the registry name of the item as the file name. An example given by the author replaces the apple tooltip through a replace file, and the file name is taken from the item, so it does not need to be specific. The mod supports multiple line breaks and vanilla control characters in the text.
The mod is published for NeoForge only, across twelve release versions 1.21 – 1.21.11, and is client-side only, so servers run without it. The license is All rights reserved, and the code is not open source.
Key features
Replace mode
Clears the original tooltip of an item and writes custom text in its place, driven by a JSON file.
Append mode
Adds new text starting on the line directly below the original tooltip of the chosen item.
Extra mode
Shows additional text on an item only while the Shift key is held, keeping the default tooltip uncluttered.
Multi-line text
Accepts several line breaks and vanilla control characters in a single entry, so long descriptions fit.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Modpack descriptions
Pack authors can explain custom items or crafting paths directly in the tooltips players already read.
Map tutorials
Map makers can attach hints to specific items, so players see guidance when they hover over them.
Who it’s for: Modpack authors and map makers who want to edit item tooltip text without writing Java code. Basic knowledge of the JSON format and Minecraft registry names is enough to use it.
How it compares
Better Tooltips is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, and it targets NeoForge for 1.21 – 1.21.1. Recoloured Tooltips is also open source, under the GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1 or later, and is built for 1.21.1 only. Misia's Simple ToolTips is limited to NeoForge and edits tooltip text from data files rather than changing how tooltips look.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misia's Simple ToolTips | NeoForge | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-06 |
| Better Tooltips | NeoForge | 1.21 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2025-03-31 |
| Recoloured Tooltips | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2025-02-20 |
Questions
Does Misia's Simple ToolTips need to be installed on the server?
Does the file name of a JSON entry matter?
In the catalog
Misia's Simple ToolTips is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 13,477 Utility mods for NeoForge. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
This is a utility mod designed for map makers and modpack authors. It provides modpack creators with a low‑threshold way to manipulate item tooltip content.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/misias-simple-tooltips
- Owner
- Misia0721
- Published
- 2026-06-06
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15