[CLOSED] ‐ Reader
Welcome to the Reader wiki
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 Edition: Java Edition ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Type: Datapack, Mod ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Active Dates: Dec 6, 2020 - TBA ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Final Update: v2.1.3 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Versions: 1.17 - 26.1 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Dependencies:  ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Downloads: • Curseforge • Modrinth • Planet Minecraft • Smithed |
This datapack is inspired by the WAILA series. It is compatible with mods and has support for custom blocks from datapacks.
Compatibility
This is probably compatible with most projects, but it's not perfect. All incompatibilities can be resolved on my end so feel free to request fixes on my issue tracker
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Projects with special compatibility added
Custom Blocks
| MC Version | DP Update | Tag | Description |
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1.17 to 1.20.2 |
v0.2 to v0.4.1 |
data.Block | Allows an entity to have its name displayed as a block when looked at |
1.20.2 |
v1.2.0 to v1.2.1 |
data.BLOCK | Allows an entity to have its name displayed as a block when looked at |
1.20.2+ |
v1.3.0+ |
data.block | Allows an entity to have its name displayed as a block when looked at |
Block and Entity Displaying
If you hover over a block or entity it will display the name of it on your screen
Options
| Pack Update | Command | Description | Macro Arguments |
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v1.2.0 to v1.3.9 |
/function gamerule:block_reader/...
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Changes how the text is displayed Can use the following parameters: display_color, display_mode
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{set: "..."} Uses the following inputs: <always | item> (mode), <#COLORNAME | #HEXCODE>" (color)
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v1.3.10 to v1.3.11 |
/function gamerule:block_reader/...
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Changes how the text is displayed Can use the following parameters: color, mode
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{set: "..."} Uses the following inputs: <always | item> (mode), <#COLORNAME | #HEXCODE>" (color)
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v2.0.0 to v2.0.15 |
/function gamerule:reader/...
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Changes how the text is displayed Can use the following parameters: format, mode, trigger
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format -> {set: <"..." | {#JSONTEXT}>, type: "<block|entity>"} mode -> { set: "<blocks|blocks_and_entities|entities>"} trigger -> { set: "<always|item>"} |
v2.1.0+ |
/function gamerule:reader/...
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Changes how the text is displayed Can use the following parameters: channel, format, mode, trigger
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channel -> {set: "<actionbar | subtitle | title>"} format -> { set: <"..." | {#JSONTEXT}>, type: "<block|entity>"} mode -> { set: "<blocks|blocks_and_entities|entities>"} trigger -> { set: "<always|item>"} |
Uninstall
| Pack Version | Command |
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v1.2.0 to v1.3.11 |
/function uninstall:block_reader |
v2.0.0+ |
/function uninstall:reader |
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| Version ID | Release Date | Changelog |
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1.16_v0.0 |
Dec-6th-2020 |
Added 1.15 Building Blocks |
1.16_v0.1 |
Mar-6th-2021 |
Misc updates in an attempt to make it run faster |
1.17_v0.2 |
May-15h-2023 |
Updated to 1.17 • optimized Code • renamed to "Block Viewer" • added mode settings • added color settings • made translation compatible |
1.18_v0.3 |
May-22nd-2023 |
Updated to 1.18 • optimized Code |
1.19_v0.4 |
May-31st-2023 |
Updated to 1.19 • optimized Code |
1.20_v1.0.0 |
Mar-4th-2024 |
Made compatible with 1.20
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1.20_v1.1.0 |
Mar-10th-2024 |
MISC: Fixed bug where vines aren't displayed correctlyCOMPATIBILITY: Added compatibility with Cobblemon • added compatibility with HyliaCraftTAGS: Added Water to dspl:seethrough
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1.20_v1.1.1 |
Mar-16th-2024 |
MISC: Fixed bugs where some block names were incorrectly displayedCOMPATIBILITY: Added compatibility with Farmer's Delight
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1.20_v1.1.2 |
Mar-24th-2024 |
MISC: Fixed beds not displaying correctly • fixed tall flowers not displaying correctlyCOMPATIBILITY: Added compatibility with More Geodes
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1.20_v1.1.3 |
Mar-31st-2024 |
MISC: Fixed torchflower crops not displaying correctlyCOMPATIBILITY: Added compatibility for Loot Balls • fixed mints from Cobblemon not displaying coreectly |
1.20_v1.1.4 |
Apr-6th-2024 |
MISC: Fixed bug where Sweet Berry Bushes displaying incorrectlyCOMPATIBILITY: Added compatibility with Gravestones
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1.20_v1.1.5 |
Apr-14th-2024 |
MISC: Fixed Cave Vines not displaying correctly • fixed Cave Vines Plant not displaying correctly • fixed Glow Lichen not displaying correctlyCOMPATIBILITY: Added compatibility with Waystones
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1.20_v1.1.6 |
Apr-20th-2024 |
Fixed reload text |
1.20_v1.2.0 |
Apr-27th-2024 |
MISC: Renamed to "Block Reader" • setting display_color now supports hex TAGS: Added Light to gen_read:seethrough
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1.20_v1.2.1 |
Jun-1st-2024 |
Misc compatibility fixes |
1.20_v1.3.0 |
Aug-21st-2024 |
MISC: Changed namespace to block_reader • transfered assets COMPATIBILITY: Renamed data.BLOCK to data.block
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1.20_v1.3.1 |
Aug-22nd-2024 |
Added compatibility to Handcrafted • added compatibility to Immersive Portals • added compatibility to Item Placer
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1.20_v1.3.2 |
Aug-23rd-2024 |
Updated to Minecraft 1.20.3
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1.20_v1.3.3 |
Aug-24th-2024 |
Updated to Minecraft 1.20.4
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1.20_v1.3.4 |
Aug-25th-2024 |
Added compatibility to Chipped
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1.20_v1.3.5 |
Aug-26th-2024 |
Updated to Minecraft 1.20.5
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1.20_v1.3.6 |
Aug-28th-2024 |
Updated to Minecraft 1.20.6
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1.21_v1.3.7 |
Aug-31st-2024 |
Updated to Minecraft 1.21
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1.20_v1.3.8 |
Sep-4th-2024 |
Added compatibility to New World
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1.21_v1.3.9 |
Sep-9th-2024 |
Updated to Minecraft 1.21.1
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1.21_v1.3.10 |
Nov-16th-2024 |
Updated code using Data API version 1.7.1
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1.21_v1.3.11 |
Nov-18th-2024 |
Added compatibility to Amendments
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1.21_v2.0.0 |
Dec-18th-2024 |
MISC: Made compatible with Data API version 1.7.2 • renamed to Reader BUGS: Fixed potted plants not displaying properly GAMEPLAY: Added Entity feedback SETTINGS: Renamed color setting to format • renamed mode setting to triggerAdded setting to change what is displayed (named "mode")
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1.21_v2.0.1 |
Mar-3rd-2025 |
Made compatible with Data API version 1.8.1
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1.21_v2.0.2 |
Mar-31st-2025 |
Made compatible with Data API version 1.8.2
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1.21_v2.0.3 |
Apr-26th-2025 |
Made compatible with Data API version 1.8.3
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1.21_v2.0.4 |
May-5th-2025 |
Made compatible with Data API version 1.8.4
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1.21_v2.0.5 |
May-14th-2025 |
Made compatible with Data API version 1.8.5
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1.21_v2.0.6 |
May-17th-2025 |
Added compatability with Tensura: ReincarnatedUpdated compatability with Cobblemon • updated compatability with HyliaCraft • updated compatability with New World
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1.21_v2.0.7 |
Jul-18th-2025 |
Made compatible with Data API version 1.9.0
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1.21_v2.0.8 |
Jul-25th-2025 |
Made compatible with Data API version 1.9.1
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1.21_v2.0.9 |
Jul-31st-2025 |
Made compatible with Data API version 1.9.2
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1.21_v2.0.10 |
Aug-30th-2025 |
Misc bug fixes |
1.21_v2.0.11 |
Oct-19th-2025 |
Made compatible with Data API version 1.9.3
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1.21_v2.0.12 |
Nov-22nd-2025 |
Made compatible with Data API version 1.9.4
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1.21_v2.0.13 |
Dec-27th-2025 |
Made compatible with Data API version 1.9.5
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1.21_v2.0.14 |
Jan-24th-2026 |
Made compatible with Data API version 1.9.6
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1.21_v2.0.15 |
Feb-14th-2026 |
Made compatible with Data API version 1.9.7
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1.21_v2.1.0 |
Apr-18th-2026 |
MISC: Made compatible with Data API version 1.10.0 SETTINGS: Added "channel" setting to change display channel |
26.1_v2.1.1 |
Apr-28th-2026 |
Made compatible with Data API version 1.10.1 and Ipla
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26.1_v2.1.2 |
May-1st-2026 |
Made compatible with Data API version 1.10.2
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26.1_v2.1.3 |
May-8th-2026 |
Made compatible with Data API version 1.10.3
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