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A client-side interface mod that displays health bars above nearby entities, organizing them into a compact, readable overlay.

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Contents (6)
  1. Guides
  2. Configuration
  3. Other settings in this file
  4. Frequently asked questions
  5. Gallery
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Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

How to Configure Neat Per-World or Per-ServerClient-Side Means You Control It Neat is a client-side mod, so its settings live on your machine, not the server.…How to Fix Neat Health Bars Not Showing UpFirst Checks If no bars appear at all, confirm the mod is actually enabled for the instance you launched — it's easy…How to Make Neat Health Bars Smaller, Cleaner, or Always VisibleAdjusting the Look Neat's whole appeal is a compact overlay, but the defaults may still feel busy. In the config…How to Turn Off Health Bars for Specific Entities in NeatWhy You'd Want This Neat draws health bars over every nearby entity by default, which is great in a mob farm but…

Configuration

Every setting in the mod config file, with what it changes.

OptionWhat it does
background_heightSets the height of the health bar background plate
background_paddingSets the spacing between the health bar and its background edges
blacklistLists entities that never show a health bar
color_health_bar_by_typeColors the health bar based on the mob's type
decimal_formatSets how many decimal places health numbers display
display_on_bossesToggles whether health bars appear on boss mobs
display_on_playersToggles whether health bars appear on other players
draw_backgroundToggles drawing a background plate behind health bars
group_armorToggles grouping armor icons together in the display
health_bar_heightSets the thickness of the health bar
height_above_mobSets how high above the mob the display renders
hp_text_heightSets the vertical position of the health number text
icon_offset_xShifts the icon horizontally from its default position
icon_offset_yShifts the icon vertically from its default position
max_distanceSets how far away entity health bars can be seen
max_distance_without_line_of_sightMax distance without LOSSets how far entities show bars when not directly visible
name_tag_render_behaviorControls how entity name tags are displayed alongside health bars
only_health_bar_for_targetOnly show the health bar for targeted entityShows the health bar only for the entity you are looking at
plate_sizeSets the size of the health bar plate drawn above entities
render_without_guiRender with GUI hiddenKeeps health bars visible even when the GUI is hidden
show_armorToggles display of entity armor value on the health bar
show_attributesToggles display of entity attributes on the health bar

Other settings in this file

2 more options the mod ships without its own description. Names are taken straight from the config file.

  • plate_size_bossBoss Plate Size
  • general

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Frequently asked questions

How do I open the Neat config menu in game?
Neat is configured through the Mods list rather than a hotkey — open the mods screen, select Neat, and click the config button to reach its settings. If your mod loader shows a separate configs menu, Neat's options also appear there.
How do I turn on health bars in Neat?
Health bars are enabled by default, so if you see nothing, check the config first to make sure the display isn't disabled or filtered. If it's on and still missing, see the guide on fixing Neat health bars not showing up.
Does Neat work on a server or is it client side only?
Neat is a client-side mod, so it renders health bars from information your client already receives and does not need to be installed on the server. That also means it works on vanilla servers, though some servers with strict rules may restrict it.
Why do health bars not show for some mobs?
Neat filters what it draws, so entities can be hidden by category or by specific type in the config. Check the entity filtering options and make sure the mob you're testing isn't excluded.

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