
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Smart View
A mod that allows you to switch viewpoints by holding down the button.
Quick answer
Which Smart View release matches 1.8.9 Forge?
Smart View 1.1-forge-mc1.8.9 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 Smart View 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 Smart View 1.1-forge-mc1.8.9 need?
1.1-forge-mc1.8.9 on 1.8.9 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 Smart View without breaking your instance.
Built for Smart View 1.1-forge-mc1.8.9 on 1.8.9 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.1-forge-mc1.8.9. 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.
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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 1.1-forge-mc1.8.9. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Smart View add?
Smart View
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A Minecraft mod that allows you to switch viewpoints by holding down the button.
Usage
This mod provides the ability to switch viewpoints by holding down the button. By default, no key binding is set, so you must first set the key.
Controls settings
- Open
Options > Controlsfrom the Minecraft menu. - Find the Smart View category
- Set the following keys:
- ThirdPersonView Back - Switches to a view looking at the player from the back.
- ThirdPersonView Front - Switches to a view looking at the player from the front.
Controls
- Hold key: Switches to the set view.
- Release key: Returns to first-person view (standard view).
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Smart View by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.18.2
1 loader build1.17.1
1 loader build1.16.5
2 loader builds1.12.2
1 loader build1.8.9
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Smart View versions and loaders
1.1-forge-mc1.8.9
smartview-1.1-forge-mc1.8.9.jar
24 Aug 2025
1.0-forge-mc1.8.9
smartview-1.0-forge-mc1.8.9.jar
21 Aug 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.