CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Vanilla Zoom
🔍 [Client] Adds an on-the-go zoom functionality hotkey using the spyglass item.
Quick answer
Which Vanilla Zoom release should I use?
Vanilla Zoom [Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.3.0-3.1 | Vanilla Zoom targets 26.3 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Vanilla Zoom 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 Vanilla Zoom [Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.3.0-3.1 | Vanilla Zoom need?
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.3.0-3.1 | Vanilla Zoom. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Collective first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Vanilla Zoom without breaking your instance.
Built for Vanilla Zoom [Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.3.0-3.1 | Vanilla Zoom. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use [Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.3.0-3.1 | Vanilla Zoom. It targets 26.3 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Collective first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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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 [Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.3.0-3.1 | Vanilla Zoom. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Vanilla Zoom add?
Vanilla Zoom is a client-side mod which adds functionality to zoom on-the-go via a hotkey. In 1.17, the Spyglass item was added to Minecraft. If you're like me, you've probably never found a use for it. It's a hassle to bring with you in the hotbar, and selecting it even more so. The zoom function is incredibly useful though. And with this mod, you'll be able to use it anywhere. Think of it as spawning with a spyglass, in any world.
By default the hotkey used to zoom in is Left Alt, but this can be set in the Keybind menu. While pressing this, a spyglass item is temporarily added to the offhand. The spyglass is automatically used, until the hotkey is let go. This will also make the spyglass item disappear again. Any held item in the offhand will return as soon as the hotkey is unpressed.
Zooming in with the hotkey:

The Hotkey:
You may freely use this mod in any modpack, as long as the download remains hosted within the CurseForge or Modrinth ecosystem.
Serilum.com contains an overview and more information on all mods available.
Comments are disabled as I'm unable to keep track of them across so many separate mod pages.
For issues, ideas, suggestions or anything else there is the Github repo. Thanks!
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Vanilla Zoom by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.3
4 loader builds26.2
4 loader builds26.1.2
4 loader builds26.1.1
4 loader builds26.1
4 loader builds1.21.11
4 loader builds1.21.10
4 loader builds1.21.9
4 loader builds1.21.8
4 loader builds1.21.7
4 loader builds1.21.6
4 loader builds1.21.5
4 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 28 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Vanilla Zoom versions and loaders
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.3.0-3.1 | Vanilla Zoom
vanillazoom-26.3.0-3.1.jar
19 Sept 2026
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.2.0-3.1 | Vanilla Zoom
vanillazoom-26.2.0-3.1.jar
23 Aug 2026
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.2.0-3.0 | Vanilla Zoom
vanillazoom-26.2.0-3.0.jar
18 Jun 2026
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.1.2-3.0 | Vanilla Zoom
vanillazoom-26.1.2-3.0.jar
9 Apr 2026
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.1.1-3.0 | Vanilla Zoom
vanillazoom-26.1.1-3.0.jar
2 Apr 2026
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 26.1.0-3.0 | Vanilla Zoom
vanillazoom-26.1.0-3.0.jar
25 Mar 2026
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 1.21.11-3.0 | Vanilla Zoom
vanillazoom-1.21.11-3.0.jar
10 Dec 2025
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 1.21.10-3.0 | Vanilla Zoom
vanillazoom-1.21.10-3.0.jar
7 Oct 2025
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 1.21.9-3.0 | Vanilla Zoom
vanillazoom-1.21.9-3.0.jar
4 Oct 2025
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 1.21.9-2.9 | Vanilla Zoom
vanillazoom-1.21.9-2.9.jar
2 Oct 2025
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 1.21.8-2.9 | Vanilla Zoom
vanillazoom-1.21.8-2.9.jar
2 Oct 2025
[Fabric/Forge/Neo] 1.21.1-2.9 | Vanilla Zoom
vanillazoom-1.21.1-2.9.jar
2 Oct 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
