
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Protomod
Become a protogen!
Quick answer
Which Protomod release should I use?
Protomod 1.0.6-26.3 targets 26.3 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Protomod required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
This file is marked client-only.
What else does Protomod 1.0.6-26.3 need?
1.0.6-26.3. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Geckolib, Fabric API 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 Protomod without breaking your instance.
Built for Protomod 1.0.6-26.3. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0.6-26.3. It targets 26.3 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Geckolib, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.6-26.3. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Protomod add?

Protomod is the only Minecraft mod that allows you to transform into your own unique protogen, completely on the client.
Features
- Turn into your own fursona at the click of a button, and turn back to your normal Minecraft skin with another click!
- Completely client-sided and will work on any server
- Consistant, quick updates to the latest version of Minecraft
- Garunteed compatibility with all of your favorite mods
- Support for BOTH Fabric and Neoforge
- Custom animations
- The ability for users to change their protogen's texture easily
Turning into a Protogen (and back into a human)
Unlike Minecraft, this mod allows you to switch your skin in-game through our config screen. If you view your options screen, you'll see a little button next to your mods button:

Click it to open the config menu, where you can access a variety of options, including toggling off your protogen.

Making your Own Protogen
By default, the skin of my own fursona, Ice, is coded into the mod. You can override this easily.
In order to do this, you can download the file protogen.bbmodel on my GitHub. From there, use Blockbench to re-color the protogen. The web app will work as well!
All of the modeling (so the shapes and objects that make up the protogen) are done for you, all you need to do is color it. An example protogen (the default one used in the mod) is available for download right here.

Once you have your texture, save it somewhere on your computer. Open up the config screen and click 'Open Protogen Resources.' Paste your texture there and rename it to 'protogen.png', and you should be good to go! Reload your resources.
Make sure that .png is the file extension and not part of the file's name.
Works on ANY server!

Only you will be a protogen when interacting with others. We hope to make this toggleable in the future.
Restrictions
- Your armor will not show up in the third person.
- Your items will not show up in the third person.
- Your hand in first person will still be the same as your default Minecraft skin.
Credits
- Thank you to Endles13 on Sketchfab for the original model, which this is based off of! (I had to manually transform it myself, but a lot of the cubes were just copy/pased.)
- Thank you to MemberCat Studios for open-sourcing the code of their ModelShifter mod! I never would have figured out how to change the model of the player without them.
Requirements
On Fabric, this mod requires the Fabric API, Mod Menu, and Geckolib. On Neoforge, this mod requires Geckolib.
Animations
Click here to view some of the animations!
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Protomod by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.3
3 loader builds26.2
3 loader builds26.1.2
3 loader builds26.1.1
3 loader builds26.1
3 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Protomod versions and loaders
1.0.6-26.3
protomod-fabric-1.0.6-26.3.jar
26 Oct 2026
1.0.6-26.3
protomod-neoforge-1.0.6-26.3.jar
26 Oct 2026
1.0.5-26.3
protomod-fabric-1.0.5-26.3.jar
16 Sept 2026
1.0.4-26.2
protomod-neoforge-1.0.4-26.2.jar
2 Jul 2026
1.0.4-26.2
protomod-fabric-1.0.4-26.2.jar
2 Jul 2026
1.0.4-26.1.x
protomod-fabric-1.0.4-26.1.x.jar
2 Jul 2026
1.0.4-26.1.x
protomod-neoforge-1.0.4-26.1.x.jar
2 Jul 2026
1.0.3-26.2
protomod-fabric-1.0.3-26.2.jar
1 Jul 2026
1.0.3-26.2
protomod-neoforge-1.0.3-26.2.jar
1 Jul 2026
1.0.3-26.1.x
protomod-neoforge-1.0.3-26.1.x.jar
25 May 2026
1.0.3-26.1.x
protomod-fabric-1.0.3-26.1.x.jar
25 May 2026
1.0.2-26.1
protomod-fabric-1.0.2-26.1.jar
21 May 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.