Cleaner HUD
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- ✅ Updated 4 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
- 🏆 #7 of 115 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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[]removes rectangles around objects that clutter UI.
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]auto-hides weapon panels when target is not selected[]makes HUD scale independent of UI scale (so the icons and speed/distance texts of selected object are always as in 1. 0 scale).
[]reduces opacity of unselected object's icons (makes them more dimmed) - but icon of selected object has 100% opacity
[]realigns icons to the top center of an object
[]reduces size of side text (speed and distance to target)
[]makes shield and hull bars more dimmed
[]reduces height of target shield and hull bars
[]reduces maximum enlargement of selected target rectangle.
[]makes mission markers thinner
[]removes mission indicator (these rapidly shrinking circles)
[]reduces size of "out of range" indicator
[]lowers shield/hull indicator in external view
[]moves radar/notifications/event monitor closer to screen edges
[]decreases shield/hull indicator font size
[]moves drone and turret panel closer to the top of screen
[]makes drone panel dependent on the soft target
[]removes circle crosshair
This mod is save compatible - can be removed anytime.
Not compatible with Reflex Sight for TrackIR - but thanks to NexusM66 - creator, CleanerHUD contains that changes
Not compatible with AutoScan Hud Sound from Station AutoScan mod since those touch the same files.
Cleaner HUD is a UI overhaul for Star Citizen that removes visual clutter like rectangles, auto-hides weapon panels, and scales HUD elements independently of UI scale. It also dims unselected icons, reduces bar sizes, and moves panels to screen edges. Save-compatible and removable anytime, it conflicts with Reflex Sight for TrackIR and AutoScan Hud Sound.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 393 endorsements and over 21k downloads
- Save-compatible and can be removed anytime without breaking your game
- Declutters the HUD significantly, making target info cleaner and less distracting
⚠️ Cons
- Not compatible with Reflex Sight for TrackIR, though the mod includes those changes
- Conflicts with AutoScan Hud Sound from Station AutoScan mod since they touch the same files
- Heavily modifies HUD elements, so other HUD mods may conflict or override these changes
For Star Citizen players who find the default HUD cluttered and want a cleaner, more minimal interface. If you use TrackIR or AutoScan mods, you'll need to adjust, but this mod is a solid choice for UI purists. Skip if you prefer the default HUD look or rely on those conflicting mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is save-compatible, you can safely remove it anytime if you don't like the changes.
- If you use Reflex Sight for TrackIR, note that Cleaner HUD already includes those changes, so you don't need both.
- Check your other HUD mods for file conflicts, especially AutoScan Hud Sound, to avoid issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- X4foundations Mods
- Author
- Mycu
- Version
- 3.4.0
- Downloads
- 21,364
- Endorsements
- 393
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 12/30/2021
- Updated
- 6/14/2026
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