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CookSense

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CookSense

By sattik03

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Clean, client-side floating countdown timers and progress indicators above campfires.

Mod Loaders
Minecraft
26.3 26.2
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About

Description

CookSense

CookSense is a lightweight, client-side quality-of-life mod that displays floating countdown timers and cooking progress indicators directly above campfires.

Features

  • Countdown Timers – See the exact remaining cooking time for every item.
  • Progress Bars – Smooth progress bars that turn green when food is ready.
  • Smart Grouping – Combines identical items into one row to keep your view clean.
  • Soul Campfire Theme – Custom glowing blue styling for soul campfires. (Can be toggled in config)

Multiplayer & Server Compatibility

CookSense is 100% client-side.

  • Does not require the mod to be installed on the server.
  • Compatible with singleplayer, vanilla dedicated servers, Spigot/Paper/Purpur networks, and Minecraft Realms.

Configuration

All display properties can be customized in .minecraft/config/cooksense.json:

  • enabled (default: true): Master toggle to enable or disable the overlay.
  • renderDistance (default: 8.0): Maximum distance in blocks at which timers will render.
  • textScale (default: 1.0): Scale multiplier for the floating plate and text.
  • soulCampfireBlue (default: true): Toggles the mystical cyan color theme for soul campfires.
  • seeThroughBlocks (default: false): When enabled, timers render through walls and solid blocks.
  • textShadow (default: true): Renders a drop shadow behind text for enhanced readability.

Requirements

  • Minecraft Versions: 1.21 – 1.21.11 (1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.11) & 26.1 – 26.3
  • Mod Loaders: Fabric & NeoForge
  • Dependencies:
    • Fabric: Fabric API (required)
    • NeoForge: None (Standalone)

License & Modpacks

CookSense is released under the MIT License. You are free to include CookSense in any public or private modpack without needing prior permission.