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MCglTF
glTF library for Minecraft Mod
Quick answer
Which MCglTF release matches 1.18.2 Forge?
MCglTF-1.18.2-Forge-2.0.3.0 targets 1.18.2 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is MCglTF required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does MCglTF-1.18.2-Forge-2.0.3.0 need?
MCglTF-1.18.2-Forge-2.0.3.0 on 1.18.2 Forge. 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.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add MCglTF without breaking your instance.
Built for MCglTF-1.18.2-Forge-2.0.3.0 on 1.18.2 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use MCglTF-1.18.2-Forge-2.0.3.0. It targets 1.18.2 with Forge; 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 this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside MCglTF-1.18.2-Forge-2.0.3.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does MCglTF add?
MCglTF is a 3D model loader library which load glTF format file and prepare the required techniques to render the model for Minecraft Modding enviroment.
Various features from glTF spec are available, but still remain a good compatibility and performance.

What is glTF?
The following image gives an overview of glTF:
From github.com/javagl/gltfOverview/
Japanese translation by Takuto Takahashi
More detail github.com/KhronosGroup/glTF/
Usages
The example codes for rendering Block, Item, and Entity
Features
- ✅ GLTF format (Embedded resources or via ResourceLocation)
- ✅ GLB format
- ✅ UVs
- ✅ Normals
- ✅ Tangents
- ✅ Vertex colors
- ✅ Materials (Require OptiFine or Iris Shaders and supported ShaderPack for PBR and Normal map)
- ✅ Textures
- ❎ Mutiple texture coordinates (For compatibility reason with Vanilla)
- ✅ Rig
- ✅ Animations (multiple)
- ✅ Morph targets
- ✅ Zero-scale node culling (https://github.com/KhronosGroup/glTF/pull/2059)
Frequently Asked Question
Q. Why my texture for my model does not show up?
A. You need to defined material inside "extras" of "materials" to link your texture. For more details please visit wiki page.
Q. Why two animations cannot control translation/rotation/scale/weight in same node at the same time and cause one of the animation not playing?
A. There is no animation blending technique defined in glTF specification, so the animations created by GltfAnimationCreator does not support animation blending too. You need to create your own animation processor based on your scenario.
Q. How to apply my custom processing to the model like custom material(e.g. apply player skin) or create special OpenGL commands for specified node?
A. For more advanced way to generate OpenGL commands for glTF model, you can override and return false to isReceiveSharedModel(GltfModel, GltfRenderDatas) in your IGltfModelReceiver. This allow you to create your custom RenderedGltfModel based on supplied GltfModel. (Beware to add your OpenGL objects like VBO, VAO, Texture, etc to GltfRenderDatas for deletion during refresh resource.)
Credit
- JglTF by javagl: https://github.com/javagl/JglTF
- Mikk Tangent Generator by jMonkeyEngine: https://github.com/jMonkeyEngine/jmonkeyengine
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
MCglTF by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.19.2
2 loader builds1.19.1
2 loader builds1.19
2 loader builds1.18.2
2 loader builds1.16.5
2 loader builds1.12.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
MCglTF versions and loaders
MCglTF-1.18.2-Forge-2.0.3.0
MCglTF-1.18.2-Forge-2.0.3.0.jar
27 Jan 2023
MCglTF-1.18.2-Forge-2.0.2.0
MCglTF-1.18.2-Forge-2.0.2.0.jar
30 Dec 2022
MCglTF-1.18.2-Forge-2.0.0.0
MCglTF-1.18.2-Forge-2.0.0.0.jar
7 Nov 2022
MCglTF-1.18.2-Forge-1.2.0.1.jar
8 Sept 2022
MCglTF-1.18.2-Forge-1.2.0.0.jar
7 Aug 2022
MCglTF-1.18.2-Forge-1.0.1.0.jar
24 Jul 2022
MCglTF-1.18.2-Forge-1.0.0.1.jar
4 May 2022
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.