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Transparent

Allows resource packs to make certain entities support transparency.

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Quick answer

Which Transparent release should I use?

Updated 1 year ago
Latest stable file [Fabric 1.21.5] v21.5.0
Game version 1.21.5
Loader Fabric, Quilt

Transparent [Fabric 1.21.5] v21.5.0 targets 1.21.5 with Fabric, Quilt. 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. 1 required mod needs a matching file.

Where it goes

Is Transparent 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.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Fabric, Quilt
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 Transparent [Fabric 1.21.5] v21.5.0 need?

[Fabric 1.21.5] v21.5.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

1 required mod needs a matching file

Install Ash API, Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

1 listed on this file 1 pulled in by one of those mods
Ash API Needed by Transparent [Fabric 1.21.5] v21.5.0
required
Matching file found Matched file: [Fabric 1.21.5] v21.5.1
Fabric API Needed by Ash API
pulled in
No matching file

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 Transparent without breaking your instance.

Built for Transparent [Fabric 1.21.5] v21.5.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use [Fabric 1.21.5] v21.5.0. It targets 1.21.5 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Ash API, Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside [Fabric 1.21.5] v21.5.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Transparent add?

Transparent allows resource packs to give certain entities textures with transparent (or translucent) pixels. To use, simply install the mod and use or create a resource pack that gives one of the supported entities a transparent texture.

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Resource pack used in the above image: BwW Texturepack.

Officially supports Paintings++ Mod!

Supported Entities

  • Armor Stand (1.19.4+)
  • End Crystal
  • End Crystal Beam (1.21+)
  • Item Frame
  • Painting
  • Player Cape (1.21+)
  • Player Armor (1.21+)
  • Beacon Beam (disabled by default)

If you want another entity to be supported by this mod, please let me know on Discord or GitHub Issues.

Configuration

In order to change the default configuration, paste the following json file content into a file in your resource pack located at /assets/transparent/transparent.json.

{
    "armor_stand": true,
    "beacon_beam": false,
    "end_crystal": true,
    "end_crystal_beam": true,
    "item_frame": true,
    "painting": true,
    "player_cape": true,
    "player_armor": true
}

Report any issues on GitHub. Chat on Discord in the #transparent channel.

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Project description from CurseForge.

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Transparent by Minecraft version and loader

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

42 available setups

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Recent files

Transparent versions and loaders

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