NoctisUI
by Axeno
NoctisUI is a Minecraft UI library that lets developers build custom interactive menus and HUD elements for Fabric and Forge mods.
What it does
The library gives mod authors tools to design menus, buttons and other interface elements with full control over how they look and behave. Its API simplifies building user interfaces, and it is meant to be integrated into other mods by their developers rather than used as a standalone feature. Players see its screens only through the mods that depend on it.
NoctisUI is distributed through JitPack and is required as a dependency by mods that use it. The project is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, is maintained with regular updates, and accepts changes through forks, branches and pull requests that follow its contribution guidelines. The source code, issue tracker and wiki are all public. Files are published for 1.20.1 on Fabric and Forge, with the latest Fabric build 1.0.0-beta-7 and the latest Forge build 1.0.1-beta-1, both on the beta channel.
Key features
Custom menus and HUDs
Developers can create menus and HUD overlays through a single library rather than writing each interface from scratch.
Full appearance control
Layout, styling and behavior of interface elements can be adjusted in detail by the mod that uses the library.
Interactive UI elements
Buttons and other elements respond to player input, so mods built on the library can offer interactive screens.
Open development process
Source code, an issue tracker and a wiki are public, and the project is open to forks and pull requests.
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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.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Mod developers who want to build custom menus and HUDs for Minecraft 1.20.1 on Fabric or Forge. Players are not expected to install it on their own unless a mod they use requires it.
How it compares
UsefulHUDs is a Fabric mod for 1.20.3 – 1.20.4 that is client-side only and released under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, so it does not cover the same 1.20.1 Forge target. Custom Huds is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.20.6, client-side only and not open source under All rights reserved. FancyMenu supports Fabric, Forge and NeoForge 1.12 – 26.3 with a custom license and requires the client, while NoctisUI is a library for developers, not a menu editor players use directly.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NoctisUI | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2026-08-27 |
| UsefulHUDs | Fabric | 1.20.3 – 1.20.4 | Client-side only | 2024-02-27 |
| Custom Huds | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client-side only | 2026-06-14 |
| FancyMenu | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.12 – 26.3 | Client required, server optional | 2026-09-28 |
Questions
Does NoctisUI need to be installed by players?
Which loaders does NoctisUI support for 1.20.1?
Where is NoctisUI's source code?
In the catalog
NoctisUI is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
NoctisUI is a Minecraft mod that allows developers to create custom, interactive user interfaces easily. This powerful framework gives you the tools to design menus, buttons and other UI elements that will enhance the player experience.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/noctisui
- Owner
- Axeno
- Published
- 2026-02-02
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-27
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15