mshFrames

[Important Update] Support Ending in Patch 12.1

Hi everyone,

I wanted to let you know that mshFrames will no longer be updated or supported starting with Patch 12.1.

Thank you so much to each and every one of you for your incredible support, feedback, and for using my addon throughout this journey. It has been an amazing experience, and I’m deeply grateful for this community!

Addon focuses on providing a simplified, lightweight version of the default UI with minimal customization and a "clean-out-of-the-box" approach

mshFrames is a lightweight enhancement for the default Blizzard Raid and Party frames. Designed for players who appreciate the standard UI but want more flexibility and customization without the overhead of heavy "all-in-one" unit frame replacements.

Instead of drawing its own frames, mshFrames adds a customization layer over the built-in Blizzard frames. This approach ensures maximum performance, stability, and compatibility with the game’s core systems.

Key Features

Unit & Frame Customization

• Split Profiles: Independent settings for Party and Raid frames.
• Status Bar Textures: Change the texture of health bars using LibSharedMedia (LSM).
• Mouseover Highlight: Smooth hover animation to easily identify the unit under your cursor.
• Group Headers: Option to toggle group headers (Group 1, Group 2, etc.) for a cleaner look.

Typography & Name Handling

• Advanced Name Tags: Shorten names, hide server names, and customize font, size, and anchoring.
• Health Text: Display HP values with custom fonts, outlines, and positioning.
• Global Font Support: Set a global font across the entire addon or override it for specific elements.

Auras & Buffs (Total Control)

• Native or Custom: Choose between standard Blizzard aura behavior or a custom layout.
• Aura Timers: Built-in cooldown timers for buffs and debuffs with custom font scaling.
• Flexible Layouts: Change icon size, growth direction, and anchoring for better visibility.
• Utility Icons: Dedicated settings for Dispel indicators and Raid Saves (Big Saves).
• Clean UI: Option to hide aura tooltips to prevent screen clutter in combat.

Indicators & Roles

• Custom Role Icons: Replace default role icons (Tank/Heal/DPS) with custom high-quality versions or hide them entirely.
• Raid Marks: Full control over raid target icon placement.
• Leader Icon: Customizable leader and assistant indicators.

Profile Management

• AceDB Powered: Reliable settings management.
• Import/Export: Share your setup or back up your configuration using encoded strings (powered by LibSerialize & LibDeflate).

Modular Architecture

The addon is built with performance in mind. Each component (Health, Auras, Units, Parser) is handled by a separate module, ensuring that only the necessary code runs at any given time.

Commands

/msh — Open the settings GUI.