
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Optometrist
A cross-platform render distance manipulation mod
Quick answer
Which Optometrist release should I use?
Optometrist mc1.21.11-1.0.2 targets 1.21.11 with Fabric, folia, Forge. Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Optometrist required on the client, server, or both?
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
This file is marked server-only.
What else does Optometrist mc1.21.11-1.0.2 need?
mc1.21.11-1.0.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
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 Optometrist without breaking your instance.
Built for Optometrist mc1.21.11-1.0.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use mc1.21.11-1.0.2. It targets 1.21.11 with Fabric, folia, 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
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside mc1.21.11-1.0.2. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Optometrist add?
Optometrist
A cross-platform render distance manipulation mod
About
This mod provides a command for adjusting per-player render distances
Usage
The vd command is used to set a specific view distance for a player (or group of players).
vd <targets> <view_distance>
The default_view_distance gamerule is used to set the view distance given to a player when they join for the first time.
Supported Platforms (As of v1.0.0)
- Fabric, Quilt, Sponge, and Forge: 1.21.11+
- NeoForge: 1.21.11+
- Spigot (via Ignite): 1.21.11+
- Paper & Forks (via Ignite): 1.21.11+
Installation
Fabric, Quilt, Forge, NeoForge
Simply put the mod in the mods folder
Sponge
Simply put the plugin in the plugins folder
Spigot/PaperMC
- Install the Ignite Mixin loader
- Run the ignite jar alongside the paper/spigot jar
- Put the mod in the mods folder and restart
Folia
- Install the Ignite Mixin loader
- Rename the Folia jar to "paper.jar". Alternatively, you can launch the game with the following JVM args:
-Dignite.locator=paper -Dignite.jar=./folia.jar - Run the ignite jar alongside the folia jar
- Put the mod in the mods folder and restart
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Optometrist by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
4 loader builds26.1.2
4 loader builds26.1.1
4 loader builds26.1
4 loader builds1.21.11
4 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Optometrist versions and loaders
mc1.21.11-1.0.2
Optometrist-1.0.2.jar
15 Jun 2026
mc1.21.11-1.0.0
Optometrist-1.0.0.jar
1 Jun 2026
mc26.1-1.0.0
Optometrist-1.0.0.jar
29 May 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.