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SkinMC: Minecraft Capes

SkinMC Mod allows you to upload a custom Minecraft cape — completely for free. Visible for anyone using the mod in-game.

Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.

Quick answer

Which SkinMC: Minecraft Capes release should I use?

Updated last month
Latest stable file 2.3.0
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric

SkinMC: Minecraft Capes 2.3.0 targets 26.2 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 SkinMC: Minecraft Capes 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 Fabric
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.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does SkinMC: Minecraft Capes 2.3.0 need?

2.3.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 2 required mods have matching files

Install Architectury API, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

1 listed on this file 1 pulled in by one of those mods
Architectury API Needed by SkinMC: Minecraft Capes 2.3.0
required
Matching file found Matched file: 21.1.12+fabric
Fabric API Needed by Architectury API
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: 0.161.0+26.2

1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add SkinMC: Minecraft Capes without breaking your instance.

Built for SkinMC: Minecraft Capes 2.3.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 2.3.0. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Architectury API, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

  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 2.3.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does SkinMC: Minecraft Capes add?

SkinMC Mod to get a Free Minecraft Cape

SkinMC-Mod: Free Minecraft Capes

Create your cape on SkinMC. Wear it in-game with the SkinMC Mod.

Requirements

Features

SkinMC Mod Features

  • Displays your SkinMC Minecraft Cape in-game in singleplayer and multiplayer
  • Choose how capes are shown: SkinMC overrides default capes, default only, or SkinMC only
  • Shift + right-click a player to open their SkinMC profile (optional, can be turned off)
  • Works on both Fabric and NeoForge

Configuration

Settings are in Mod Menu (Fabric) or the mod list config button (NeoForge), under SkinMC Cape Settings. You can also edit config/skinmc_mod.json:

Option Description
Cape display SkinMC overrides (default) — SkinMC capes replace Mojang/OptiFine capes when set; Default only — only show Mojang/OF capes; SkinMC only — only show SkinMC capes (hide default when no SkinMC cape)
Shift + right-click player When enabled, shift + right-clicking a player opens their SkinMC profile

How to install it

The SkinMC Mod is available for Fabric and NeoForge. Pick the loader that matches your setup.

  1. Download the latest release from https://skinmc.net/p/mod (choose the Fabric or NeoForge version).
  2. Install a mod loader:
    • Fabric: Download and install Fabric for your Minecraft version.
    • NeoForge: Download and install NeoForge for your Minecraft version.
  3. Put the SkinMC mod .jar file into your Minecraft mods folder.

How to get a cape

  1. Go to https://skinmc.net
  2. Sign up / Sign in
  3. Link your Minecraft account via Microsoft
  4. Go to Account, then choose SkinMC Capes
  5. Select a cape .png file and hit upload and use

You can also create your own cape in the SkinMC Cape Editor.

Links

Where to get capes from?

You can find a large selection of Minecraft capes on the following pages, or make your own:

What format does it support?

Currently capes must be

  • .png, .jpg, .jpeg
  • 64x32px

Contribute

Contribute code on GitHub or submit your ideas for future versions!

License

This project is licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1 (LGPL-2.1).

Credits

This mod is built with Architectury, which enables a single codebase to run on both Fabric and NeoForge.

Do you need support?

Please open a support ticket

Project description from Modrinth.

Pick your setup

SkinMC: Minecraft Capes by Minecraft version and loader

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

10 available setups

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Recent files

SkinMC: Minecraft Capes versions and loaders

15 of 15 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.