What is Shulker Box Tooltip?
Shulker Box Tooltip by MisterPeModder shows a shulker box's full contents in a grid preview when you hover it in any inventory — no placing, opening, and re-mining required. Hold the preview key (Shift by default) for the compact view or the full-size render.
For players hauling shulkers of loot between bases, it is one of those mods that feels like a missing vanilla feature. Runs on Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge.
Features and Configuration
- Two preview modes: a mini item strip directly in the tooltip and a full 9x3 grid on keypress, both themeable.
- Color aware: previews tint to the box's dye color, keeping color-coded storage readable at a glance.
- Ender Chest preview: with the mod on the server as well, your ender chest inventory previews the same way.
- Mod container support: many modded "box-like" items opt into the preview API.
- Config options cover activation key, compact versus full default, theme, and whether previews need sneaking.
Tip: Combine with a sorting mod: preview to find the right box, then one-click-sort its contents once placed. The pairing cuts base-teardown time dramatically.
Shulker Box Tooltip FAQ
Do I need Shulker Box Tooltip on the server?
Client-only works for shulker boxes in your own inventory. Server installation adds ender chest previews and guarantees accurate data in edge cases.
How do I open the full preview?
Hover the box and hold the preview key, Shift by default. The config lets you swap compact and full modes or show previews permanently.