CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Free camera API
Free camera mode and modify camera state flexible
Quick answer
Which Free camera API release matches 1.20.1 Forge?
Free camera API freecameraapi-forge-1.20.1-2.1.1.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 Free camera 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 Free camera API freecameraapi-forge-1.20.1-2.1.1.jar need?
freecameraapi-forge-1.20.1-2.1.1.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 Free camera API without breaking your instance.
Built for Free camera API freecameraapi-forge-1.20.1-2.1.1.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 freecameraapi-forge-1.20.1-2.1.1.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 freecameraapi-forge-1.20.1-2.1.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Free camera API add?
Free camera API V3

What are the advantages?
- Decouples from camera internals, reducing complexity.
- Simple and flexible usage.
- Supports loading chunks beyond the player's view range (with expansion).
How to Register and Use the Plugin
Create the plugin class
@CameraPlugin(value = "example", priority = ModifierPriority.LOWEST) public class ExamplePlugin implements ICameraPlugin { // ... }value: Plugin unique identifier (string)
priority: Priority setting (ModifierPriority.HIGH/LOWEST etc.)Initialization
@Override public void initialize(ICameraModifier modifier) { this.modifier = modifier; modifier.enable(); }Update camera data every frame
modifier .enablePos() // Enable position modification .enableRotation() // Enable rotation modification .enableFov() // Enable FOV modification .setPos(1, 2, 3) // Set camera position to (1,2,3), default is local coordinates centered on player .addPos(1, 2, 3) .setRotationYXZ(90f, 15f, 25f) // Set camera rotation to (90f, 15f, 25f) .move(0, 0, -5) // Move camera based on current rotation .enableGlobalMode() // Enable global mode, all coordinates and rotations will be modified according to world coordinates .enableChunkLoader() // Enable chunk loader, load chunks around the camera. An additional Free Camera API Addition mod needs to be installed to enable this feature, otherwise it will have no effect .enableObstacle() // Enable collision detection
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Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Free camera API by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.10
1 loader build1.21.9
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.3
1 loader build1.21.2
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Free camera API versions and loaders
freecameraapi-forge-1.20.1-2.1.1.jar
6 Jan 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.