CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Player Animation Library
A library that allows mods to animate the player, in a way that doesn't conflict with other mods. (and much more!)
Quick answer
Which Player Animation Library release should I use?
Player Animation Library 1.1.9+1.21.11-NeoForge targets 1.21.11 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Player Animation Library required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Player Animation Library 1.1.9+1.21.11-NeoForge need?
1.1.9+1.21.11-NeoForge. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
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 Player Animation Library without breaking your instance.
Built for Player Animation Library 1.1.9+1.21.11-NeoForge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.1.9+1.21.11-NeoForge. It targets 1.21.11 with NeoForge; 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 it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.1.9+1.21.11-NeoForge. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Player Animation Library add?
A library that allows mods to animate the player, in a way that doesn't conflict with other mods. (and much more!)
This mod is a library for mod developers, and does not do anything on it's own.
Here are SOME of the features:
* You can load animations from Blender and Blockbench JSON files. (GeckoLib and Bedrock format)
* Pretty good molang support!
* Effect keyframes support like particle keyframes.
* Ability to add custom pivot points (for example a hip bone that rotates everything except the legs around the hip)
* Ability to add custom bones the location of which you can get in order to add custom particles.
Documentation: https://docs.zigythebird.com/
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Player Animation Library by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
2 loader builds26.1.1
2 loader builds26.1
2 loader builds1.21.11
2 loader builds1.21.10
2 loader builds1.21.9
2 loader builds1.21.8
2 loader builds1.21.7
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Player Animation Library versions and loaders
1.1.9+1.21.11-NeoForge
PlayerAnimationLibNeoforge-1.1.9+mc.1.21.11.jar
25 Jul 2026
1.1.9+1.21.11-Fabric
PlayerAnimationLibFabric-1.1.9+mc.1.21.11.jar
25 Jul 2026
1.1.5+1.21.1-NeoForge
PlayerAnimationLibNeoforge-1.1.5+mc.1.21.1.jar
17 Jul 2026
1.1.5+1.21.1-Fabric
PlayerAnimationLibFabric-1.1.5+mc.1.21.1.jar
17 Jul 2026
1.2.5+26.2
PlayerAnimationLibMerged-1.2.5+mc.26.2.jar
17 Jul 2026
1.1.8+1.21.11-NeoForge
PlayerAnimationLibNeoforge-1.1.8+mc.1.21.11.jar
17 Jul 2026
1.1.8+1.21.11-Fabric
PlayerAnimationLibFabric-1.1.8+mc.1.21.11.jar
17 Jul 2026
1.2.5+26.1
PlayerAnimationLibMerged-1.2.5+mc.26.1.jar
17 Jul 2026
1.2.4+26.2
PlayerAnimationLibMerged-1.2.4+mc.26.2.jar
22 Jun 2026
1.2.4+26.1
PlayerAnimationLibMerged-1.2.4+mc.26.1.jar
18 Jun 2026
1.2.3+26.1
PlayerAnimationLibMerged-1.2.3+mc.26.1.jar
26 Apr 2026
1.1.7+1.21.11-NeoForge
PlayerAnimationLibNeoforge-1.1.7+mc.1.21.11.jar
23 Apr 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.