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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Smooth GUI Animations

Adds a beautiful and customizable opening animation to ALL interfaces in the game

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Quick answer

Which Smooth GUI Animations release should I use?

Updated 8 months ago
Latest stable file 2
Game version 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2
Loader Forge

Smooth GUI Animations 2 targets 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2 with Forge. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Smooth GUI Animations required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This file is marked client-only.

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What else does Smooth GUI Animations 2 need?

2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 Smooth GUI Animations without breaking your instance.

Built for Smooth GUI Animations 2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 2. It targets 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Smooth GUI Animations add?

Smooth GUI Animations

🎯 Turn boring static Minecraft interfaces into lively and dynamic ones!

✨ Features:

  • 🔥 Smooth zoom animations for all interfaces
  • 🎮 Works with inventory, crafting tables, chests, menus and other GUIs
  • ⚡ Lightweight mod with no performance loss
  • 🎨 Natural easing animations for a pleasant user experience
  • 🔧 Compatible with most mods

🚀 What will change:

  • Inventory (E) - smooth appearance with scaling
  • Menu (ESC) - beautiful opening and closing
  • Workbenches/Stoves - animated appearance of interfaces
  • And much more!

💡 Why you should install it:

  • ✅ Improves the visual experience without changing the gameplay
  • ✅ Compatible with OptiFine, Sodium, and other optimization mods
  • ✅ Does not affect performance
  • ✅ Easy installation - no settings required!

Refresh your Minecraft with professional interface animations! 🎉

Project description from Modrinth.

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