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Block Pinpoint

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Block Pinpoint

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Lightweight client-side overlay for 1.20.1 (Fabric & Forge). Press Y to see the name, ID and exact position of the block you're looking at — fully customizable and draggable.

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Description

BlockPinpoint

Point at any block — instantly see what it is and exactly where it is.

BlockPinpoint is a lightweight, fully client-side overlay for Minecraft 1.20.1. Press Y to pin a live info panel to your screen; press Y again to hide it. The panel updates in real time — look at another block and the info changes instantly.

What it shows

  • Block name — localized, in your game language
  • Block ID — e.g. minecraft:stone
  • Exact position — X / Y / Z coordinates

Plus optional extra lines (each can be toggled individually):

  • Targeted face of the block (north, top, …)
  • Exact hit point with sub-block precision
  • Distance to the block
  • Blockstate properties (facing=east, half=top, …)
  • Hitbox size (great for slabs, stairs, fences)
  • Hardness & blast resistance
  • Biome
  • Source mod of the block

Fully customizable

Open the settings with U or /blockpinpoint:

  • Show or hide any line of the panel
  • Text size 50–200 %
  • Background opacity 0–100 %
  • Panel position — precise sliders, or simply drag & drop the panel anywhere on screen
  • Reset buttons for position and all settings

Everything is saved to config/blockpinpoint.json and persists between sessions.

Usage

Key / command Action
Y Toggle the overlay
U Open settings
/blockpinpoint Open settings
/blockpinpoint toggle Toggle the overlay
/blockpinpoint move Drag & drop placement mode

Keybinds are rebindable: Options → Controls → BlockPinpoint.

Requirements

  • Fabric build: Minecraft 1.20.1, Fabric Loader 0.14.21+, Fabric API
  • Forge build: Minecraft 1.20.1, Forge 47.x — no other dependencies

FAQ

The panel says "point your crosshair at a block" Aim at a block within interaction range (~4.5 blocks) — the same block that gets the black outline.

Is it safe to use on servers? Yes. The mod is 100 % client-side: it only reads what you are looking at and draws a HUD. It does not modify the world, send packets, or give any advantage.

Does it work in multiplayer? Yes, in singleplayer and on any server.

Where are my settings stored? config/blockpinpoint.json — you can also edit it by hand while the game is closed.

License

MIT — free to use, modify and redistribute.