ZenCraft
by Real_Lynx
ZenCraft gives players a Focus Mode that hides distracting entities and HUD elements while they build, with an optional Pomodoro timer for managing playtime.
What it does
Pressing X toggles Focus Mode, and its settings let a player choose which entity types still render. Animals, item drops and nametags can be hidden, while monsters stay on screen as a safety measure. Other players are drawn with a configurable opacity, so nearby builders are never fully lost from view.
The HUD is reduced to the crosshair and a focus overlay during a session. A built-in Pomodoro timer runs alongside, with a sound alert when a work interval ends, which suits players who want structured building sessions. Fabric API is required, and ZenCraft is client-side only, so servers do not need it. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source. Files are published for Fabric and NeoForge, both for 1.21.11.
Key features
Entity filtering
Animals, monsters, players, item drops and nametags can each be hidden or shown from the settings.
Semi-transparent players
Other players are drawn with configurable opacity, so they remain visible without blocking the view.
Minimal HUD
Only the crosshair and the focus overlay remain on screen while a session is active.
Pomodoro timer
A built-in timer tracks work intervals and plays a sound alert when each one ends.
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
Use cases
Building sessions
Hiding animals, item drops and nametags keeps the view clear while placing blocks on a large project.
Timed play
The Pomodoro timer marks off set work periods for players who want to pace their time in the world.
Who it’s for: Builders and players who want fewer on-screen distractions during long sessions in singleplayer or on a server where they run the client.
How it compares
Omni's Breeding Timer is a Fabric-only client mod for 1.21.1 under the MIT License and is not open source, so it covers breeding timers rather than focus filtering. Configurable Mute On Focus Lost is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 that is open source under the MIT License and mutes the game when the window loses focus. NoItemTooltips is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.4 under the MIT License that removes item tooltips and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZenCraft | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-31 |
| Omni's Breeding Timer | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2025-09-09 |
| Configurable Mute On Focus Lost | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-04-05 |
| NoItemTooltips | Fabric | 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-04-22 |
Questions
Does ZenCraft need Fabric API?
Does a server need ZenCraft installed?
Which loaders are supported for 1.21.11?
In the catalog
ZenCraft is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Focus Mode enhances your Minecraft building experience by eliminating visual distractions. Press X to enter focus mode – animals, item drops, and nametags vanish while monsters remain visible for safety. Other players appear semi-transparent so you're never fully isolated. Features: - Toggle Focus Mode with X…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/zencraft
- Owner
- Real_Lynx
- Published
- 2026-05-24
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-31
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15