
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Vanilla NPC
Use the new mannequins to your advantage. Simple and customizable.
Quick answer
Which Vanilla NPC release matches 26.2 Forge?
Vanilla NPC 0.2.1+mod targets 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 1.21.9 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Vanilla NPC required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Vanilla NPC 0.2.1+mod need?
0.2.1+mod on 26.2 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.
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 NPC without breaking your instance.
Built for Vanilla NPC 0.2.1+mod on 26.2 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 0.2.1+mod. It targets 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 1.21.9 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; 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
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 0.2.1+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Vanilla NPC add?
🤵♂️ Vanilla NPC's
Easily create your own NPC in Minecraft thanks to the new mannequins! No Command knowledge required!
How to use: Press ESC or open the Quick Options Menu (default Keybind is G) or use the following command: /function vanillanpc:menu in order to open the main menu.



📚 How to Install the Datapack
👤 Singleplayer
Drag the downloaded .zip file into the "\.minecraft\saves\YOURWORLD\datapacks" folder.
Now enter your world. You can check whether the datapack is enabled with /datapack list.
👥 Multiplayer (Server)
Drag the downloaded .zip file into the datapack folder, which is located in the default "world" folder.
Now join your server. You can check whether the datapack is enabled with /datapack list.
Enjoy!
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Vanilla NPC by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.3
5 loader builds26.2
5 loader builds26.1.2
5 loader builds26.1.1
5 loader builds26.1
5 loader builds1.21.11
5 loader builds1.21.10
5 loader builds1.21.9-rc1
4 loader builds1.21.9-pre4
4 loader builds1.21.9-pre3
5 loader builds1.21.9-pre2
5 loader builds1.21.9-pre1
5 loader buildsShowing 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
Vanilla NPC versions and loaders
0.2.1+mod
vanilla-npcs-0.2.1.jar
7 Apr 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.