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

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.