ModContours
by Mr-DioVkrad
ModContours groups inventory items by their source mod and outlines each group in a shared colored border, which helps when a player's inventory holds hundreds of items from many mods.
What it does
Inventory slots are hard to scan once a world uses many content mods. ModContours draws dynamic colored outlines around items, and every item that comes from the same mod shares one outline color, so the groups can be spotted at a glance. The mod identifies the source of each item automatically, with no setup per mod required.
The mod is a client-side mod, so only the player's game needs it and servers run without it. It is built for Minecraft Forge and has files only for 1.20.1, with 0.1.1 for 1.20.1 as the latest release, first published on 2026-06-30. ModContours is open source and released under the MIT License, and its source code and issue tracker are public.
Key features
Grouped outlines
Items from the same mod are wrapped in one shared colored outline, so each group stands out in the inventory.
Automatic source detection
The source mod of each item is identified without manual tagging, so new mods are grouped as they are added.
Adjustable appearance
Outline thickness, fill transparency and outline style can be set through the configuration file.
Light footprint
The overlay adds little load to the game while the inventory is open, keeping frame rates steady.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Large modpacks
Players running big modpacks can find items by source mod without opening each tooltip.
Creative inventories
Long creative item lists are easier to read when each mod's items sit under its own outline color.
Who it’s for: Players who use many content mods and spend time searching the inventory, and modpack makers who want clearer item grouping in the client.
How it compares
Custom Block Outline is also a Forge client-side mod for 1.20.1, licensed under the MIT License, but it outlines blocks rather than inventory items. Transparent Glowing covers Fabric and Forge for 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 and is open source under the MIT License, while Full Hopper Glow is a Forge client-and-server mod for 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 under All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ModContours | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2026-06-30 |
| Custom Block Outline | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2026-06-04 |
| Transparent Glowing | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client-side only | 2024-07-09 |
| Full Hopper Glow | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2026-07-16 |
Questions
Does ModContours need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does ModContours support?
Can the outline colors and thickness be changed?
In the catalog
ModContours is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,698 Management mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Mod Contours is a client-side mod for Minecraft Forge that helps organize your inventory by visually grouping items from the same mod using dynamic colored outlines. If you're tired of getting lost in an inventory filled with hundreds of items from different mods, Mod Contours is made for you!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/modcontours
- Owner
- Mr-DioVkrad
- Published
- 2026-06-30
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15