AppleSkin

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (17,464 endorsements) 📥 85.3M downloads 📌 v3.0.10+mc26.2 📅 11/20/2021
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By squeek502 · fabric

⬇ Download Mod Source: Modrinth ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/18/2026 📅 Created: 11/20/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ Forge — Minecraft Forge (mod loader) Download ↗
2🛠️ Fabric — Fabric Loader Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.0% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #12 of 1284 fabric mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

✅ https://github.com/Siebrenvde/AppleSkinSpigot
✅ https://github.com/jmattingley23/AppleSkinSpigot
✅ https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/bukkit-plugins/paperapple

Adds various food-related HUD improvements. This is a mostly client-side mod, but it needs to be on the server in order to display accurate saturation/exhaustion values on the client.

Note: AppleSkin provides information about some mechanics that are invisible by default (it does not add or change any mechanics). To read about Minecraft's exhaustion and saturation mechanics, see the (https://minecraft.wiki/w/Hunger#Mechanics)*

### Features

Adds food value information to tooltips:

![](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8a2dcbad-57dd-4184-ac4b-a6df311ec3be)

Adds a visualization of saturation and exhaustion to the HUD:

![](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1afaec0a-9e9d-4320-8ed3-ada98eacf186)

Adds a visualization of potential hunger/saturation restored while holding food:

![](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/361e3104-1079-4334-a173-316af652d48d)

Adds a visualization of potential health restored while holding food:

![](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/fa6ad0dd-bbd2-42a5-aa3b-565f9405993d)

Adds hunger/saturation/exhaustion info to the debug overlay (F3) * Syncs the value of saturation and exhaustion to the client.

### Misc You are welcome to add this mod to any modpack you'd like.

### Use on vanilla servers

One of the following plugins can be used to get the saturation/exhaustion to work when connecting to vanilla Minecraft servers:

  • https://github.com/Siebrenvde/AppleSkinSpigot
  • https://github.com/jmattingley23/AppleSkinSpigot
  • https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/bukkit-plugins/paperapple
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

AppleSkin is a mostly client-side Fabric mod that adds food-related HUD improvements, showing saturation, exhaustion, and potential health/hunger restoration. It requires server-side installation for accurate values, but works on vanilla servers with plugins. With 17,464 endorsements and 85.3M downloads, it's a highly popular quality-of-life mod.

✨ Key Features

Adds food value information to tooltips.
Visualizes saturation and exhaustion on the HUD.
Shows potential hunger/saturation restored while holding food.
Shows potential health restored while holding food.
Adds hunger/saturation/exhaustion info to the F3 debug overlay.
Syncs saturation and exhaustion values to the client.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 17,464 endorsements and 85.3M downloads prove it's a staple.
  • Pure QoL: gives you info without changing any game mechanics, so it's safe for any playthrough.
  • Works on vanilla servers with plugins, so you're not locked out of multiplayer.

⚠️ Cons

  • Needs server-side install for accurate saturation/exhaustion, which can be a hassle on servers you don't control.
  • Vanilla servers require extra plugin setup, adding friction if you're not the admin.
  • Mostly client-side, but the sync feature means it's not fully standalone.
🎯 Is This For You?
For any Minecraft player who wants to min-max their food management and understand hidden hunger mechanics. Also great for modpack makers who want to include a standard QoL mod. If you're a casual builder who never worries about food, you might not need it.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're on a vanilla server, ask the admin to install one of the listed plugins to get full functionality.
  • Use the F3 debug overlay to see exact exhaustion values, which helps you time your eating for maximum efficiency.
  • The tooltip info is a great way to compare foods at a glance—use it to plan your diet for long mining trips.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Minecraft Mods
Author
squeek502
Version
3.0.10+mc26.2
Downloads
85,300,371
Endorsements
17,464
Category
fabric
Created
11/20/2021
Updated
6/18/2026
Game Versions
26.2
Tags
food, utility

🔗 Required By 1 Mod

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minecraft Mods versions does AppleSkin support?

The author lists 26.2. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.

What is the latest version of AppleSkin?

Version 3.0.10+mc26.2, published 2026-06-18 with 85.3M downloads recorded at the source.

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