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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Owleaf PlayBack

Owleaf PlayBack is a client-side mod that displays videos, GIFs, and images on screen. It requires a server plugin to work; without it, the mod won’t function. It enhances Minecraft by allowing multimedia playback for a better experience.

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Quick answer

Which Owleaf PlayBack release should I use?

Updated 9 months ago
Latest stable file owleaf_playback-1.0.3.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

Owleaf PlayBack owleaf_playback-1.0.3.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Owleaf PlayBack required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Owleaf PlayBack owleaf_playback-1.0.3.jar need?

owleaf_playback-1.0.3.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 2 required mods have matching files

Install WATERMeDIA: Multimedia API, WATERMeDIA: Platform Extension first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

1 listed on this file 1 pulled in by one of those mods
WATERMeDIA: Multimedia API Needed by Owleaf PlayBack owleaf_playback-1.0.3.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: WM/2.1.37

1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Owleaf PlayBack without breaking your instance.

Built for Owleaf PlayBack owleaf_playback-1.0.3.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use owleaf_playback-1.0.3.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install WATERMeDIA: Multimedia API, WATERMeDIA: Platform Extension first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside owleaf_playback-1.0.3.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Owleaf PlayBack add?

Owleaf PlayBack is a client-side mod that allows video, GIF, and image playback on-screen in Minecraft. It requires a server plugin to work; without it, the mod won’t function.

Features:
✔ Plays videos, GIFs, and images on the player’s screen.
✔ Requires a plugin on the server to work.
✔ Compatible with Bukkit/Spigot/Paper servers.
✔ Enhances immersion with dynamic visual content.
✔ Files are stored locally in the following path:
📂 .minecraft/config/owleaf_playback/

⚠ Important: The mod alone does not work; make sure to install the server plugin.

Plugin: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/bukkit-plugins/playback

Project description from CurseForge.

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Owleaf PlayBack by Minecraft version and loader

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1 available setups

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Recent files

Owleaf PlayBack versions and loaders

3 of 3 releases match

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