Translucent Window
by Bichal
Translucent Window is a Fabric client mod that gives the Minecraft window a semi-transparent, tinted look, with an optional Windows Mica effect.
What it does
Translucent Window applies a translucent effect to the game window, adding a soft see-through background behind the interface so the scene beneath it stays faintly visible. Players who want a sleeker modern appearance can turn the effect on in the config file that the mod generates in the config directory after the first launch.
On Windows, the mod works together with the system Mica effect, which gives the window a frosted, blurred backdrop. The transparency level and tint color are set in the translucent window.json file, so each player can adjust the look to taste. Client-side only means only the player's client needs the mod, and servers run without it.
The mod is released for Fabric in six game versions, 1.21 – 1.21.5, and Fabric API with Java 21 is needed for it to load. The latest file is 0.1-BETA for 1.21.5, published on 2025-03-29 on the beta channel. It is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 license and is not open source, though its source code and issue tracker are public.
Key features
Translucent window effect
Applies a soft translucent background to the game window for a stylish visual look.
Mica effect on Windows
Integrates with the Windows Mica effect, adding a frosted backdrop to the game window.
Adjustable transparency and tint
Transparency level and tint color can be changed in the translucent window.json file.
Generated configuration file
The mod creates its own configuration file in the config directory on first launch.
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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: Players who run Fabric on a Windows machine and want a translucent window with the system Mica effect, and who are comfortable editing a JSON file for transparency and tint values.
How it compares
Sodium Core Shader Support is another Fabric and NeoForge client-side mod for 1.20.4 – 26.1.2 under the Apache License 2.0, and it is open source. HitColor is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21.11 under the MIT License and is not open source. Easy Enchants/Effects is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21.1 under the MIT License and is not open source, so it covers a different area than window appearance.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Translucent Window | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.5 | Client-side only | 2025-03-29 |
| Sodium Core Shader Support | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.20.4 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-17 |
| HitColor | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-04-04 |
| Easy Enchants/Effects | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-04-01 |
Questions
Does Translucent Window need Fabric API?
Do servers need Translucent Window installed?
Where are transparency and tint changed?
Which Minecraft versions does Translucent Window support?
In the catalog
Translucent Window is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 15,307 mods support Minecraft 1.21.5.
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What the author says
Translucent Window is a Fabric mod that enhances Minecraft's aesthetics by applying translucent window effects on supported systems. It seamlessly integrates with Windows' Mica effect, giving the game a sleek and modern look. This mod is licensed under CC-BY-NC-4.0.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/translucent-window
- Owner
- Bichal
- Published
- 2025-03-29
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-03-29
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15