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Toggle Item Frames Mod FAQ

10 questions players actually ask, answered.

How do I hide an item frame?
Sneak and right-click the item frame with an empty hand to toggle its visibility off. Make sure your hand is actually empty, since holding any item will place or rotate instead of toggling.
How do I make a hidden item frame visible again?
Sneak and right-click the hidden frame with an empty hand to toggle it back on. If you can't find it, hold an item frame in your hand to reveal nearby invisible frames with a highlight.
Why does sneaking and right-clicking do nothing to my item frame?
The most common cause is having something in your hand, which makes the game place or rotate instead of toggle. Empty your hand completely, then sneak and right-click again.
How do I find invisible item frames I forgot about?
Hold an item frame in your hand and hidden frames within range will briefly appear outlined with a highlight. This works as a detection tool without permanently revealing them.
Does hiding an item frame also hide the item inside it?
Yes, toggling the frame's visibility hides the frame and its displayed item together. The item stays stored in the frame and reappears when you toggle it back on.
Can I still take the item out of a hidden item frame?
Yes, the frame still functions normally, so you can interact with it to retrieve or swap the item. Just remember that sneak-right-clicking with an empty hand toggles visibility rather than removing the item.
How far away can I detect hidden item frames?
Detection works within a certain range around you while you hold an item frame in your hand. Frames outside that range won't highlight, so move closer to the area you want to check.
Do hidden item frames stay hidden after I log out or reload the world?
Yes, the hidden state is saved with the frame, so it persists across sessions and world reloads. If a frame unexpectedly reappears, check whether something else is interfering with it.
Does this mod work on servers and with other mods?
It works in multiplayer as long as the mod is present where the frames are being toggled, and it generally coexists with building and decoration mods. If toggling breaks after adding another mod, that mod is likely also handling item frame interactions.
Will hiding lots of item frames hurt my performance?
Hidden frames are simply not rendered, so hiding them typically reduces visual load rather than adding to it. The main cost comes from the highlight detection while holding an item frame, which only runs nearby.