CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Lionfish API
Very Light Animation API
Quick answer
Which Lionfish API release matches 1.20.1 Forge?
Lionfish API lionfishapi-3.0.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Lionfish API required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Lionfish API lionfishapi-3.0.jar need?
lionfishapi-3.0.jar on 1.20.1 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Lionfish API without breaking your instance.
Built for Lionfish API lionfishapi-3.0.jar on 1.20.1 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use lionfishapi-3.0.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside lionfishapi-3.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Lionfish API add?
L_Ender's Mod's new Animation api
The base is mowzie's mob's Internal animation api and citadel
The Citadel added a lot of miscellaneous functions, so it became heavy
It was created because there might be a delay in updating
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Lionfish API by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.20.1
1 loader build1.19.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Lionfish API versions and loaders
lionfishapi-3.0.jar
15 May 2026
lionfishapi-2.8.jar
15 May 2026
lionfishapi-2.7.jar
13 Apr 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.