WhatBlock

WhatBlock — Know what you’re looking at

Tap into instant block info without the clutter. WhatBlock is a tiny HUD that pops in only when you aim at a block—showing [icon] Localized Name | registry:id—then politely disappears. It’s the “just enough info” tool you’ll actually keep installed.

Why players love it

Instant clarity. Icon + proper name + minecraft:id at a glance.

Stays out of your way. Auto-hides on sky/air and when any GUI is open.

Reads your language. Uses your current locale for names.

Featherweight. One small overlay, negligible overhead, no keybinds or setup.

Modpack friendly. Works with vanilla and most Forge mod blocks.

Perfect for builders, pack makers, content creators, and anyone who goes “wait, which block is that?”

What you see

A clean pill near the top of the screen:

Icon of the block (when available)

Localized block name

registry:id for quick searching or commands

Compatibility

Minecraft: 1.21.8

Loader: Forge 58.x

Side: Client-only (no server install required)

Install (10 seconds)

Install Forge 58.x for 1.21.8

Drop whatblock-1.0.0.jar in mods/

Launch and look at any block—done ✅

FAQ

Will this slow my game? It’s ultra-lightweight and only renders when needed.

Works on servers? Yes—client-only. Join any server without them installing it.

Why no settings? It’s designed to be plug-and-play. (Simple toggles/position options are planned.)
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Privacy & License**

No telemetry. No network calls. No data collected.

MIT — use, modify, and include in modpacks with attribution.

_Grab it now and never guess your blocks again._