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BendyGeckoCompat

Your 3D armor finally bends along with your animations!

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Quick answer

Which BendyGeckoCompat release should I use?

Updated 18 days ago
Latest stable file BendyGeckoCompat-fabric-1.0.2.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Fabric

BendyGeckoCompat-fabric-1.0.2.jar targets 1.20.1 with Fabric. 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 BendyGeckoCompat 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 Fabric
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.

What else does BendyGeckoCompat-fabric-1.0.2.jar need?

BendyGeckoCompat-fabric-1.0.2.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 2 required mods have matching files

Install GeckoLib, bendy-lib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

GeckoLib Needed by BendyGeckoCompat-fabric-1.0.2.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: geckolib-fabric-1.20.1-4.8.4.jar
bendy-lib Needed by BendyGeckoCompat-fabric-1.0.2.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: bendy-lib-fabric-4.0.0.jar

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add BendyGeckoCompat without breaking your instance.

Built for BendyGeckoCompat-fabric-1.0.2.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use BendyGeckoCompat-fabric-1.0.2.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install GeckoLib, bendy-lib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  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 BendyGeckoCompat-fabric-1.0.2.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does BendyGeckoCompat add?

BendyGeckoCompat

Your 3D armor finally bends along with your animations!

With Emotecraft or Player Animator, the player’s arms and legs bend at the elbows and knees. Until now, GeckoLib armor and modeled armor (MCreator, Blockbench, etc.) didn’t keep up: they remained stiff or detached from the body. BendyGeckoCompat fixes this: every piece of armor now follows the player’s movement in real time.


✨ Features

  • 🦾 Real-time bending of GeckoLib armor: arms, legs, torso, and boots
  • 🧩 Classic modeled armor supported (MCreator models, custom ModelPart-based armor)
  • 🎭 Compatible with all Emotecraft emotes and all Player Animator animations
  • 🔗 Attached items (helmets, accessories, tails, ears, etc.) stay securely in place during animations
  • ⚡ Optimized: clipping calculations are cached for minimal impact on FPS
  • 🖥️ Client-side only: no need to install it on the server

📦 Dependencies

Mod Required
GeckoLib 4.x ✅
bendy-lib 4.0.0+ ✅
Player Animator ✅ (for animations)
Emotecraft Recommended

Version: Minecraft 1.20.1 · Forge (47+) and Fabric


❓ FAQ

Does this work with all GeckoLib armor? Yes, for all armor sets that use GeckoLib’s standard skeleton system (arms, legs, torso, boots). If an armor set behaves strangely, please report it with a screenshot!

Do I need to install it on the server? No, the mod is 100% client-side.

Can I add it to my modpack? Yes, no problem!


🐛 Bugs and Suggestions

Report issues here: GitHub — Issues Please attach your latest.log and a list of your mods.


❤️ Credits

  • Tatou8: author
  • KosmX: bendy-lib, Player Animator, and Emotecraft
  • The GeckoLib team: the GeckoLib animation engine

Project description from CurseForge.

Pick your setup

BendyGeckoCompat by Minecraft version and loader

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

2 available setups

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Recent files

BendyGeckoCompat versions and loaders

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Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.