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CraftMusic

A simple Minecraft built-in music player mod

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Quick answer

Which CraftMusic release should I use?

Updated 2 days ago
Latest stable file 1.2.0
Game version 26.1.2
Loader NeoForge

CraftMusic 1.2.0 targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge. 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 CraftMusic 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 NeoForge
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.

What else does CraftMusic 1.2.0 need?

1.2.0. 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 CraftMusic without breaking your instance.

Built for CraftMusic 1.2.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.2.0. It targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge; 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 1.2.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does CraftMusic add?

CraftMusic

CraftMusic is a client-side local music player for Minecraft (NeoForge). It plays audio files from your computer inside the game and shows synchronized lyrics.

What it does

  • Plays local audio files placed in the game folder CraftMusic/.
  • Supports ogg, mp3, flac, wav. Fully supports Chinese file names/paths on Windows.
  • Provides an in-game UI for browsing and controlling playback, plus optional floating (on-screen) lyrics.

Key features

  • Playback: play/pause/resume, previous/next, seek by dragging, volume control, and modes: Sequential / Repeat All / Shuffle / Repeat One.
  • UI: QuickPlay screen with track list (double-click to play), seekbar, time text, volume bar, mode switch, refresh, open folder, settings.
  • Lyrics: auto-detects same-name .lrc files (UTF-8/GBK); centered panel with current line highlight and gentle scaling; shows “No lyrics / Instrumental” when absent.
  • Floating lyrics: toggle on/off; render scope Global or In-World only; position Top-Left/Top-Right/Bottom-Left/Bottom-Right (left edges left-aligned, right edges right-aligned).
  • Keybinding: default M opens the UI. Also a title-screen button.
  • Commands: /craftmusic play <path>, /craftmusic stop, /craftmusic ui, /craftmusic tone.
  • Persistence: settings saved to config/craftmusic-client.json.

Supported Languages

CraftMusic now supports 12 languages for a truly global experience:

  • English (en_us) 🇬🇧
  • Simplified Chinese (zh_cn) 🇨🇳
  • Traditional Chinese - Hong Kong (zh_hk) 🇭🇰
  • Traditional Chinese - Taiwan (zh_tw) 🇹🇼
  • Classical Chinese (lzh) - Literary style
  • Korean (ko_kr) 🇰🇷
  • Japanese (ja_jp) 🇯🇵
  • Spanish (es_es) 🇪🇸
  • French (fr_fr) 🇫🇷
  • German (de_de) 🇩🇪
  • Russian (ru_ru) 🇷🇺
  • LOLCAT (lol_us) - I can has mewsic!

How to use

  1. Place your audio files into <Minecraft Game Directory>/CraftMusic/.
  2. Launch the game. Press M or click the title-screen button “CraftMusic” to open the player.
  3. Double-click a song to play. Use bottom controls to seek, switch tracks, adjust volume, and change mode.
  4. Lyrics: put a same-named .lrc next to the audio file. If found, lyrics sync automatically.
  5. Floating lyrics: open Settings to control on/off, render scope (Global / In-World), and position.

Configuration (config/craftmusic-client.json)

  • volume: float 0.0–1.0
  • mode: SEQUENTIAL | REPEAT_ALL | SHUFFLE | REPEAT_ONE
  • lyricEffects: boolean, enables lyric scrolling/scale effects
  • floatingLyrics: boolean, floating lyrics on/off
  • floatingLyricsRender: GLOBAL (all screens) | WORLD (only in-game)
  • floatingLyricsPosition: TOP_LEFT | TOP_RIGHT | BOTTOM_LEFT | BOTTOM_RIGHT

Requirements

  • Client-side, NeoForge-based Minecraft.
  • Windows only. The native audio backend (miniaudio) is distributed as a Windows DLL.

Limitations

  • Windows platform only.

Credits

Troubleshooting

  • “Audio output not ready”: ensure the native DLL is properly loaded (Windows) and restart the game.
  • Chinese filenames not playing: the mod uses wide-character APIs on Windows; ensure the file exists and is readable.

Project description from Modrinth.

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