TPS HUD TickPulse

TPS HUD (TickPulse)

See tick health at a glance. A super-lightweight client-side overlay for TPS and MSPT on NeoForge.
No server install. No custom packets. Just local math.

Highlights

• Live TPS and MSPT overlay (top-left by default)
• Client-only: join any server without them installing this mod
• Zero network impact: no handshake channels, no custom payloads
• Stable readout via world-time sampling with a short smoothing window (client-tick fallback)
• Tidy, always-on Detail layout (labels + values)
• Tiny footprint (low CPU and memory)

Config & keybinds

• Open in-game config: Mods → TPS HUD → Config
• Tweak the HUD: anchor, padding, scale, precision, format (TPS / MSPT / BOTH), smoothing, color thresholds
• Buttons: Apply (save without closing), Preview (overlay-only view), Reset (defaults), Done/Cancel
• Keybinds (rebindable): F7 = Toggle HUD, F8 = Reload config

Why use it?

• The vanilla debug screen doesn’t show TPS or MSPT
• Players and server owners can spot lag quickly (entity spikes, heavy bases, farms)
• Works in single-player, LAN, and public servers

Compatibility

• Minecraft: 1.21.1
• Loader: NeoForge 21.1.213
• Plays nicely with performance mods (Sodium, ModernFix, etc.)

Quick Start

1. Install NeoForge 1.21.1
2. Drop tpshudneoforge-<version>.jar into your mods folder
3. Launch the game, the overlay appears once ticks start

FAQ

Is this server-side?
No. It is client-side only.

Does it send packets or open channels?
No. It passively reads timing and estimates locally.

Why do I see TPS: -- at first?
The sampler has no data yet. Move around or wait a moment.

Why doesn’t TPS ever show above 20?
For clarity the display is capped at 20.00 (internally we still track the true rate for coloring and logic).

Why does the HUD disappear when I press F3?
Enable/disable Auto-hide on F3 in the config.

Where is “Compact” mode?
Removed for simplicity. The default Detail layout is clearer and consistent.

Can I edit the config file directly?
Use the in-game config whenever possible. Editing the JSON is optional if the game isn’t running.

Credits

• Inspired by the Fabric mod tpshud-fabric by mooziii
• NeoForge port and re-implementation by Zivalez