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Visible Traders Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I open the trade screen and see locked trades?
Right-click a villager as you normally would to open its trading menu. With the mod installed, locked trades appear in the list alongside the ones you can already use, so you don't need to press anything extra.
Why can't I see the locked trades even though the mod is installed?
Make sure the mod is actually loaded on the client you're playing on, since the trade list is rendered client-side. If you're on a server, the trades still come from the server, but the display of locked entries is handled by the mod.
Do I need to unlock a trade before I can see what it is?
No. The whole point of the mod is that locked and unavailable trades are shown in the menu so you can read them before meeting the requirements. You still have to meet the villager's requirements to actually complete the trade.
Can I actually buy from a locked trade?
No, locked trades are display-only until you unlock them normally. The mod shows you what's coming so you can plan, but it doesn't let you bypass the unlock requirement.
Does this mod work on servers, or only in singleplayer?
It works on servers as long as the mod is installed on your client, since it only changes how the trade menu is displayed. You don't need it installed on the server for the locked trades to show up.
Will this mod conflict with other villager or trading mods?
It generally plays fine with mods that add new trades or villager types, since it just reads the existing trade list. Conflicts are most likely with mods that heavily rewrite the trading GUI, so test those together if you use them.
Does the mod affect performance or cause lag?
It only changes the trading screen, so it has essentially no impact on world performance or tick rate. Any lag you see is almost certainly from something else.
Can I see trades for a villager I haven't traded with at all yet?
Yes, opening the trade menu shows the villager's full trade list, including entries you haven't unlocked. This is useful for checking a fresh villager before you commit emeralds to leveling it.
How do I use this to find a villager with a specific trade?
Open each villager's trade menu and scan the locked entries for the item you want, then decide whether to level that villager. You can also use it alongside your normal villager-breeding or job-block setup to narrow down candidates.
Does the mod change trades, prices, or villager behavior?
No, it's purely a display mod. Trades, prices, unlock requirements, and villager AI all work exactly as they do in vanilla.