
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Freelook
Allows you to rotate your camera freely around your character!
Quick answer
Which Freelook release matches 1.8.9?
Freelook 0.1.6+1.8.9-forge targets 1.8.9 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 Freelook 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 Freelook 0.1.6+1.8.9-forge need?
0.1.6+1.8.9-forge on 1.8.9. 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 Freelook without breaking your instance.
Built for Freelook 0.1.6+1.8.9-forge on 1.8.9. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 0.1.6+1.8.9-forge. It targets 1.8.9 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.
- 03
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 0.1.6+1.8.9-forge. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Freelook add?
Freelook Mod
Allows you to rotate your camera freely around your character!
Features
- Multiple Camera Perspectives
- Customizable Activation Style
- Camera Cycle Integration
- Smooth Transitions
Server Opt-Opt
Some servers may consider freelook a competitive advantage. As of 2.0.0, Freelook includes a simple opt‑out protocol.
How it works
- When a player joins, the client sends a
freelook:handshakepacket. - If the server wants to disable freelook, it responds with a
freelook:disablepacket. - Then the player cannot use freelook for that session.
Click to expand code example
public class Example implements ModInitializer {
@Override
public void onInitialize() {
PayloadTypeRegistry.clientboundPlay().register(DisableModPayload.TYPE, DisableModPayload.CODEC);
PayloadTypeRegistry.serverboundPlay().register(HandshakePayload.TYPE, HandshakePayload.CODEC);
ServerPlayNetworking.registerGlobalReceiver(HandshakePayload.TYPE,
(payload, ctx) -> ServerPlayNetworking.send(ctx.player(), new DisableModPayload())
);
}
public record DisableModPayload() implements CustomPacketPayload {
public static final Type<DisableModPayload> TYPE = new Type<>(Identifier.parse("freelook:disable"));
public static final StreamCodec<RegistryFriendlyByteBuf, DisableModPayload> CODEC = StreamCodec.unit(new DisableModPayload());
@Override
public Type<? extends CustomPacketPayload> type() {
return TYPE;
}
}
public record HandshakePayload() implements CustomPacketPayload {
public static final Type<HandshakePayload> TYPE = new Type<>(Identifier.parse("freelook:handshake"));
public static final StreamCodec<RegistryFriendlyByteBuf, HandshakePayload> CODEC = StreamCodec.unit(new HandshakePayload());
@Override
public Type<? extends CustomPacketPayload> type() {
return TYPE;
}
}
}
Code licensed under LGPL 3.0.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Freelook by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.10
1 loader build1.21.9
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.12.2
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 13 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
Freelook versions and loaders
0.1.6+1.8.9-forge
Freelook-0.1.6+1.8.9-forge.jar
1 May 2026
0.1.5+1.8.9-forge
Freelook-0.1.5+1.8.9-forge.jar
21 Oct 2025
0.1.4
Freelook-0.1.4.jar
7 Oct 2025
0.1.3+1.8.9-forge
Freelook-0.1.3+1.8.9-forge.jar
26 Apr 2025
v0.1.1
Freelook-1.8.9-forge-0.1.1.jar
12 Mar 2025
v0.1.0
Freelook-1.8.9-forge-0.1.0.jar
5 Mar 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.