SGL (Super GUI Lib)
SGL, short for Super GUI Lib, is a Fabric library for building menus, settings screens and interactive displays without shipping image assets.
What it does
The library gives mod developers ready-made interface parts: buttons, sliders, text fields and labels, all pre-styled. A screen can be assembled from these components in a few lines of code, so the developer does not write rendering code for each element. Content that is longer than its container is cut or handled automatically, which keeps layouts from spilling over the edges of a window.
Interactive elements include click sounds, hover effects and cooldowns, so buttons respond the way players expect. The library covers settings menus, custom inventories, configuration screens and in-game tool windows. Colors use the ARGB format, with alpha, red, green and blue channels, so semi-transparent backgrounds and tints are set directly.
SGL requires Fabric API. It is published for 1.21.11 only, and the latest file is SGLv2-1.0, released on 2026-05-13. The mod is client-side only, so the server does not need it, and the code is All rights reserved and not open source. Other mods can depend on it: Walkie Talkie, Wireless redstone, Radio and Wall note all list it as a requirement.
Key features
Pre-styled components
Buttons, sliders, text fields and other common controls come with a consistent look, so no image assets are needed.
Interactive elements
Components can play click sounds, show hover effects and enforce cooldowns between presses.
Automatic overflow handling
Content that does not fit its area is handled by the library rather than drawn outside the screen.
Command-based testing
Built-in commands show example screens, so a developer can check features in game before writing a full interface.
ARGB color values
Colors are given as alpha, red, green and blue values, which makes opaque and semi-transparent shades straightforward to set.
Gallery
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
Required by 4 mods
How it compares
SimpleMainMenu Lib is client-side only, open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, and published for Fabric across 1.20.1 – 26.2, a wider range than SGL's single 1.21.11 build. Mamtak-Lib is also client-side only and Fabric-only, covering 1.21 – 1.21.11, but is All rights reserved and not open source. Fatigue's GUI lib is a Fabric library for 1.21.11 that works on either side, and neither side needs it, which differs from SGL's client-only placement.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGL (Super GUI Lib) | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-13 |
| SimpleMainMenu Lib | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-12 |
| Mamtak-Lib | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-18 |
| Fatigue's GUI lib | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client or server, optional | 2026-04-18 |
Questions
Does SGL need Fabric API?
Does a server need SGL installed?
Which game version does SGL support?
In the catalog
SGL (Super GUI Lib) is one of 3,514 Library mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,348 Library mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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A modern, easy-to-use GUI library for Minecraft 1.21.11 (Fabric) that makes creating beautiful user interfaces simple and fun! SuperGUILib is a powerful toolkit that helps Minecraft mod developers create stunning graphical user interfaces without dealing with complex rendering code. Think of it as a "GUI builder"…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/sgl
- Owner
- SurvivalWorld Season 4
- Published
- 2026-04-05
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-13
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15