Overview#
Tips adds informative tips and hints to Minecraft's loading screens. The mod ships with over 200 built-in tips and supports custom tip packs via resource packs and server-side config.
This version is a NeoForge 26.2 (Minecraft 1.21.1) port by 9Minecraft Studios, based on the original Tips mod by Darkhax.
Built-in Tips#
The mod includes 200+ tips in multiple categories:
- Crafting ? lesser-known recipes and shortcuts
- Combat ? PvP and PvE strategies, critical hit mechanics
- Farming ? crop growth, animal breeding, fishing
- Exploration ? biome tips, structure locations, nether/end travel
- Redstone ? basic circuits and common contraptions
- General ? game settings, accessibility, keybinds
Built-in tips are in the bundled en_us.json (and 13 other languages).
Custom Tips via Resource Packs#
Create a resource pack with this structure:
mypack.zip/
pack.mcmeta
data/tipsmod/tips/
my_tips.json
Each JSON file under data/tipsmod/tips/ is loaded as a tip set.
JSON format:
{"tips": [{"text": "Your tip text here", "category": "general"}]}
Tips support Minecraft's raw JSON text format for colors, translations, and click events.
Server-Side Tips#
Server operators can define custom tips that are sent to all connected clients:
- Place JSON tip files in
config/tipsmod/on the server - Players with the mod will receive these tips on login
- Server tips temporarily override client-side tips while connected
This allows server owners to show rules, wiki links, and community info.
Getting Started#
- Install NeoForge 26.2 for Minecraft 1.21.1.
- Place the mod JAR in
.minecraft/mods/. - Launch Minecraft ? tips appear automatically on loading screens.
- No configuration needed for basic use.
Want custom tips? Create a resource pack with your own tip JSON files (see Custom Tips section).
Compatibility#
- NeoForge 26.2 (Minecraft 1.21.1) ? this release
- Client-side mod ? no server requirement for basic tips
- Server-side compatible for custom server tips
- Fabric/Quilt: not available in this build (NeoForge only)
- Compatible with most other mods (no hard dependencies in this port)
Changelog#
v21.1.3 (MC 26.2, NeoForge)
- Full port to NeoForge 26.2 (Minecraft 1.21.1)
- Merged Architectury common + neoforge into standalone NeoForge build
- Bookshelf and Prickle dependencies stubbed internally (no external deps)
GuiGraphics?GuiGraphicsExtractor,drawString?text(Font,...)Screen.renderWithTooltip?extractRenderStateWithTooltipAndSubtitlesSimpleJsonResourceReloadListener? genericCodec<T>formResourceKey.location()?identifier()- 7 removed/renamed vanilla screens dropped from tip-target map