NeoStarHUD
by jammersmurph
NeoStarHUD is a NeoForge port of the StarHUD overlay, showing a set of information panels on the client screen while the game runs.
What it does
On screen, the overlay shows armor values, held items, coordinates, a clock, a compass, player stats and status effects, among other elements, and it draws them entirely on the client. Because the original HUD elements were kept, the layout a player knows from StarHUD carries over to this build.
The port exists because the original StarHUD is built for Fabric and runs on NeoForge only through the Synitra Connector bridge. This version is a native NeoForge build with no Fabric dependency, and it targets 1.21.1 only, with the latest NeoForge file at 2.5.3, published 2026-06-30.
Only the client needs the mod, so servers run without it and players can join a server that does not have it installed. The code is released under the MIT License and is open source, with the source code publicly available.
Key features
Armor and hand display
Armor values and the item held in the hand are shown as panels on the screen.
Coordinates and compass
Current position and facing direction are drawn as HUD elements for navigation.
Clock and stats
In-game time and player statistics are displayed in the overlay alongside the other panels.
Status effects
Active potion effects appear in the HUD so their remaining effect is visible without opening the inventory.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Exploration and navigation
Players who travel across large worlds can keep coordinates and the compass visible while moving.
Survival monitoring
Armor, held items and status effects stay on screen, so a player can watch their condition during fights and long builds.
Who it’s for: Players on NeoForge 1.21.1 who want the StarHUD information overlay without running the Fabric build through a connector. Because it is client-side only, it suits single-player and multiplayer players alike.
How it compares
Mod Menu (NeoForge Edition) is client-side only under the MIT License, but it is not open source and covers 1.21.1 – 1.21.11. Polymorph (Unofficial Port) is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, runs on Fabric and NeoForge, and is client and server, so every player and the server need it. GameInfo Unofficial Port is client-side only, open source, and published for 26.1 – 26.3 on Fabric and NeoForge, so it targets a newer version range than NeoStarHUD.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NeoStarHUD | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-06-30 |
| Mod Menu (NeoForge Edition) | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-12-09 |
| Polymorph (Unofficial Port) | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21.8 – 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-07-19 |
| GameInfo Unofficial Port | Fabric and NeoForge | 26.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-13 |
Questions
Does NeoStarHUD need Fabric or the Synitra Connector?
Does NeoStarHUD have to be installed on the server?
Which game versions does NeoStarHUD support?
In the catalog
NeoStarHUD is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,201 Decoration mods for NeoForge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
# StarHUD NeoForge Unofficial port of StarHUD by Finside to NeoForge 1.21.1. All HUD elements from the original are preserved: armor, hand, coordinates, clock, compass, stats, status effects, and more.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/starhud-neoforge
- Owner
- jammersmurph
- Published
- 2026-06-30
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15