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Container Preview

Want to view Shulkers, Bags, EnderChests all directly from inventory? This is the ultimate Storage tooltip you!

23 config settings

Build 1.0.1 · checked 13 September 2026

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Config

  • Compact Number Formatting compact_number_formatting peekinside — Shortens large stack numbers into a cleaner format (e.g., 1,400 becomes 1.4k). Can be disabled to always show the full, exact number.
  • Compress Similar Items compression_enabled peekinside — Summarizes repeated stacks into a compact preview. Turn this off to keep the full slot grid visible at all times.
  • Detail View Key detail_key peekinside — Used to temporarily force the preview to show every single item slot exactly as it is in the container, bypassing item compression.
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  • Enable Detailed Preview detail_preview_enabled peekinside — When enabled, holding the Detail View key shows the exact slot grid instead of the compressed summary.
  • Hide Vanilla Item List hide_vanilla_lines peekinside — Removes the basic 5-line item list that Minecraft normally shows for Shulker Boxes. This makes the tooltip much cleaner and less cluttered when using this mod.
  • Hold to Preview hold_to_preview peekinside — If ON, you must hold the Preview Key to show previews. If OFF, previews appear on hover without holding a key.
  • Lock Key lock_key peekinside — Hold this key to keep the preview on screen. Once locked, you can move your mouse into the box to see nested boxes, scroll through large inventories, or type to filter items.
  • Enable Preview Locking locking_enabled peekinside — Allows you to freeze a preview on your screen using the Lock Key. Essential for seeing items inside Shulker Boxes that are themselves inside a Chest or for filtering large inventories.
  • Max Peeking Depth max_nested_depth peekinside — Controls how many layers deep you can 'peek' into nested containers. Increasing this too much can lead to recursion issues or screen clutter.
  • Max Grid Height max_visible_rows peekinside — The limit for how tall the preview can get (in rows). If a container is taller than this (like a Double Chest), it will become scrollable.
  • Peek Inside Nested Items nested_previews_enabled peekinside — Allows you to see the contents of containers that are stored inside other containers. Simply lock the first preview, then hover over the container item inside it.
  • Outer Padding padding peekinside — The amount of empty space between the items and the outer edge of the preview box.
  • Enable Mod Previews preview_enabled peekinside — The master switch for the mod. If turned off, no previews will ever be shown, and the mod will remain dormant.
  • Preview Key preview_key peekinside — The key held down while hovering to reveal the container contents. If 'Always Show' is enabled, this key isn't needed for basic viewing but still works.
  • Preview Empty Containers show_empty_containers peekinside — If enabled, the preview will still appear for containers with no items. This is great for quickly confirming that a Shulker Box is indeed empty before picking it up.
  • Show 'Empty!' Label show_empty_label peekinside — Places a clear and colorful 'Empty!' notification inside the preview when the container has absolutely no items in it.
  • Show Market Info show_market_info peekinside — Displays extra metadata for items from shop or economy mods, such as the seller's name, the listed price, and the total quantity available.
  • Show Search Filter show_search_filter peekinside — When you have a preview locked and start typing, this will display your search query at the bottom and dim items that don't match your search text.
  • Show Stack Sizes show_slot_counts peekinside — Shows the item count number in the bottom-right corner of every slot in the grid, just like in a real inventory.
  • Show Statistics Bar show_statistics_bar peekinside — Adds a small bar at the top of the preview showing fill percentage, total slots used, and a sum of every single item inside.
  • Grid Slot Size slot_size peekinside — The pixel size of each square in the item grid. Default is 18. Higher values make items larger and easier to see, but make the overall box bigger.
  • Dynamic Color Tinting tint_background peekinside — Subtly colors the background of the preview based on the color of the container item. For example, a Pink Shulker Box will result in a pink-tinted preview panel.
  • Global UI Scale (%) ui_scale peekinside — Scales the entire preview UI up or down. Useful for players with very high or very low resolution monitors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you look inside a bundle or shulker box stored inside another container in Container Preview?

Make sure Enable Preview Locking and Peek Inside Nested Items are active, hold your bound Lock Key to freeze the first container tooltip, and move your cursor over the inner container.

How can you search for an item inside a large container tooltip?

Turn on Show Search Filter, hold the Lock Key while viewing a container to keep the preview open, and type your search term to dim non-matching slots.

Can you switch between merged item totals and the real slot layout in Container Preview?

Yes, keep Compress Similar Items and Enable Detailed Preview enabled so hovering shows condensed totals while holding your Detail View Key reveals the exact slot-by-slot grid.

How do you remove the default five-line text list on shulker boxes?

Enable Hide Vanilla Item List in the Container Preview settings so shulker box tooltips show only the visual grid.

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