Item Descriptions

⭐ ⭐ (245 endorsements) 📥 422,103 downloads 📌 v2.8.3+26.1.2-neoforge 📅 8/25/2024
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By Cassian · fabric

⬇ Download Mod Source: Modrinth ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/10/2026 📅 Created: 8/25/2024
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #1267 of 1284 fabric mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

<center> <img width=75% src="https://resources.godsted.com/modrinth/item-descriptions/hero-alt2.webp"> </center><br> <center> <br> <a href='https://modrinth.com/mod/item-descriptions/versions?l=fabric'><img alt="fabric" height="56" src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/intergrav/devins-badges/refs/heads/v3/assets/cozy/supported/fabric_vector.svg"></a> <a href='https://modrinth.com/mod/item-descriptions/versions?l=neoforge&l=forge'><img alt="forge" height="56" src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cassiancc/Cassians-Badges/refs/heads/main/cozy/NeoForge.svg"></a> <a href='https://modfest.net/vanity/bc25'><img height="56" src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/worldwidepixel/badges/refs/heads/main/bc25/featured_in/cozy.svg"></a> </center> This mod adds a unique description to all blocks, items, and entities that is displayed when pressing the Ctrl key. These descriptions sum up what it can be used for, its source, and/or any other useful info. It strikes a compromise between not knowing anything about an item and constantly checking the Minecraft Wiki for detailed in-depth descriptions. Item Descriptions includes all vanilla blocks and items. For mod support, also add (https://modrinth.com/resourcepack/mod-descriptions)! ## Item Descriptions By default, holding down Ctrl when hovering over an item will show a short description of what it can do. Unique descriptions have been written for every item, and generic descriptions are also supported for various tags so many modded blocks come with built-in descriptions. ## Block and Entity Descriptions If you have (https://modrinth.com/mod/jade) or (https://modrinth.com/mod/wthit) installed, blocks and entities will also show descriptions when Ctrl is held. ## Enchantment Descriptions Item Descriptions supports descriptions for enchantments as well, with descriptions for every vanilla enchantments included. Item Descriptions prefers its own descriptions, but will support mods that support (https://modrinth.com/mod/enchantment-descriptions) out of the box. Enchantment Descriptions are also shown in the Enchanting Table, including (https://modrinth.com/mod/quark)'s Matrix Enchanting Table and (https://modrinth.com/mod/penchant)'s reworked Enchanting Table. ## Effect Descriptions Item Descriptions supports descriptions for enchantments as well, with descriptions for every vanilla enchantments included. Item Descriptions prefers its own descriptions, but will support mods that support (https://modrinth.com/mod/effect-descriptions) out of the box. ## Installation Item Descriptions is a completely clientside mod for Fabric and NeoForge. - On Fabric, only (https://modrinth.com/mod/fabric-api) is required. - On NeoForge, there are no dependencies. - Mod settings are available with (https://modrinth.com/mod/mod-menu) (only required on Fabric) and (https://modrinth.com/mod/cloth-config) or (https://modrinth.com/mod/yacl). Built in options include the tooltip key, hints, tooltip colour, "always on" mode, toggles for description types, and more. ## Mod Support Item Descriptions includes all vanilla blocks and items. For mod support, also add the (https://modrinth.com/resourcepack/mod-descriptions) resource pack! Additionally, compatibility exists for specific features in the following mods: | Icon | Link | Feature Added | |------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------| | <img src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/nvQzSEkH/b04217bc2b7dc524c4d12f81ff42cc1cefb9b0fc_96.webp" width="64"> | **(https://modrinth.com/mod/jade)** | **Block and Entity Descriptions** — Jade will show block and entity descriptions in its informational HUD. | | <img src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/6AQIaxuO/2bd96dccf28d264598c2c5f5a46c1d57561841a2_96.webp" width="64"> | **(https://modrinth.com/mod/wthit)** | **Block and Entity Descriptions** — WTHIT will show block and entity descriptions in its informational HUD. | | <img src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/72RRCWM6/aff8f944a75aecb78ae9324be9d6880049cf026e.png" width="64"> | **(https://modrinth.com/mod/field-guide)** | **Entry Descriptions** — Automatically fills in entry lore. | | <img src="https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/5VolwT6c/c91c6519e275d9eeedd7e2cd5de7b253229942e6.webp" width="64"> | **(https://modrinth.com/mod/rrv)** | **Item, Enchantment, Effect, Tag Descriptions** — Tags shown by this mod will show Item Descriptions. Item Descriptions can also be configured to appear as info recipes

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This mod adds a unique description to all blocks, items, and entities that is displayed when pressing the Ctrl key. These descriptions sum up what it can be used for, its source, and/or any other useful info. It strikes a compromise between not knowing anything about an item and constantly checking the Minecraft Wiki for detailed in-depth descriptions.

Item Descriptions includes all vanilla blocks and items. For mod support, also add (https://modrinth.com/resourcepack/mod-descriptions)!

## Item Descriptions

By default, holding down Ctrl when hovering over an item will show a short description of what it can do. Unique descriptions have been written for every item, and generic descriptions are also supported for various tags so many modded blocks come with built-in descriptions.

## Block and Entity Descriptions

If you have (https://modrinth.com/mod/jade) or (https://modrinth.com/mod/wthit) installed, blocks and entities will also show descriptions when Ctrl is held.

## Enchantment Descriptions

Item Descriptions supports descriptions for enchantments as well, with descriptions for every vanilla enchantments included. Item Descriptions prefers its own descriptions, but will support mods that support (https://modrinth.com/mod/enchantment-descriptions) out of the box.

Enchantment Descriptions are also shown in the Enchanting Table, including (https://modrinth.com/mod/quark)'s Matrix Enchanting Table and (https://modrinth.com/mod/penchant)'s reworked Enchanting Table.

## Effect Descriptions

Item Descriptions supports descriptions for enchantments as well, with descriptions for every vanilla enchantments included. Item Descriptions prefers its own descriptions, but will support mods that support (https://modrinth.com/mod/effect-descriptions) out of the box.

## Installation

Item Descriptions is a completely clientside mod for Fabric and NeoForge. - On Fabric, only (https://modrinth.com/mod/fabric-api) is required. - On NeoForge, there are no dependencies. - Mod settings are available with (https://modrinth.com/mod/mod-menu) (only required on Fabric) and (https://modrinth.com/mod/cloth-config) or (https://modrinth.com/mod/yacl). Built in options include the tooltip key, hints, tooltip colour, "always on" mode, toggles for description types, and more.

## Mod Support

Item Descriptions includes all vanilla blocks and items. For mod support, also add the (https://modrinth.com/resourcepack/mod-descriptions) resource pack! Additionally, compatibility exists for specific features in the following mods:

| Icon | Link | Feature Added | |------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------| | | (https://modrinth.com/mod/jade)** | Block and Entity Descriptions — Jade will show block and entity descriptions in its informational HUD. | | | (https://modrinth.com/mod/wthit)** | Block and Entity Descriptions — WTHIT will show block and entity descriptions in its informational HUD. | | | (https://modrinth.com/mod/field-guide)** | Entry Descriptions — Automatically fills in entry lore. | | | (https://modrinth.com/mod/rrv)** | Item, Enchantment, Effect, Tag Descriptions — Tags shown by this mod will show Item Descriptions. Item Descriptions can also be configured to appear as info recipes

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

📊 Mod Details

Game
Minecraft Mods
Author
Cassian
Version
2.8.3+26.1.2-neoforge
Downloads
422,103
Endorsements
245
Category
fabric
Created
8/25/2024
Updated
8/10/2026
Game Versions
26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2
Tags
utility

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minecraft Mods versions does Item Descriptions support?

The author lists 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.

What is the latest version of Item Descriptions?

Version 2.8.3+26.1.2-neoforge, published 2026-08-10 with 422,103 downloads recorded at the source.

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