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Perspective API
A client-side API framework for managing and extending Minecraft's camera perspectives.
Quick answer
Which Perspective API release matches 1.21 NeoForge?
Perspective API 1.3.1-beta for 1.21 neoforge targets 1.21, 1.21.1 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 Perspective API 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 Perspective API 1.3.1-beta for 1.21 neoforge need?
1.3.1-beta for 1.21 neoforge on 1.21 NeoForge. 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.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Perspective API without breaking your instance.
Built for Perspective API 1.3.1-beta for 1.21 neoforge on 1.21 NeoForge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.3.1-beta for 1.21 neoforge. It targets 1.21, 1.21.1 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 1.3.1-beta for 1.21 neoforge. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Perspective API add?

Perspective API
Perspective API is a camera perspective management framework for Minecraft client-side mods. It provides standardized interfaces using the JOML library to handle camera states (position, rotation, FOV), decoupled from Minecraft internals.
The showcases about panda and camera shake are from Perspective API Demo mod.
Documentation | 文档
Demo Mod
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Perspective API by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
2 loader builds26.1.2
2 loader builds26.1.1
2 loader builds26.1
2 loader builds1.21.11
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader builds1.21
2 loader builds1.20.6
2 loader builds1.20.4
2 loader builds1.20.1
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Perspective API versions and loaders
1.3.1-beta for 1.21 neoforge
perspective_api-1.3.1-beta+neoforge-1.21.jar
2 Aug 2026
1.3.0-beta for 1.21 neoforge
perspective_api-1.3.0-beta+neoforge-1.21.jar
1 Aug 2026
1.2.0-beta for 1.21 neoforge
perspective_api-1.2.0-beta+neoforge-1.21.jar
31 Jul 2026
1.1.0-beta for 1.21 neoforge
perspective_api-1.1.0-beta+neoforge-1.21.jar
30 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.