yohud

YoHUD is a name used by several community-driven projects that aim to provide a customizable heads-up display (HUD) for PC video games. There is no single official product by this name, but the term is commonly associated with tools that allow players to rearrange, add, or remove on-screen information such as health, armor, ammunition, objective markers, minimap, timers, and performance metrics.

Most YoHUD projects are modular and data-driven, reading game telemetry and rendering UI elements as overlays or through in-game panels. They prioritize configurability, letting users choose which widgets to show, adjust sizes and positions, and apply themes or skins to fit personal preferences and monitor setups. The exact implementation varies by game and by project; some rely on asset replacement, others on overlay layers or data hooks. Compatibility and stability depend on the game version, the particular build of the HUD, and any active anti-cheat or security measures.

Usage and installation typically involve downloading from a repository, following setup instructions, and enabling the HUD within the game's menus or launcher. Installation can require replacing or adding files to the game directory, or running an installer that integrates with the game's launcher. Updates to games or to the HUD itself can affect functionality, requiring reconfiguration or updates to the HUD package.

Development and reception: YoHUD projects are generally open-source, with development hosted on code-sharing platforms and maintained by volunteers across forks. Community reception ranges from appreciation for enhanced clarity and customization to concerns about performance, compatibility with anti-cheat systems, and security risks associated with third-party overlays.

See also: Heads-up display, HUD, game modding, UI customization.