Freelook

Freelook

Allows you to rotate your camera freely around your character!

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Configure a Compatible Minecraft Server

Screenshots

Config Screen
Pitch Unlocked.
Smooth Camera
Amazing Banner by Yours Truly.

About this Mod

Freelook Mod

Allows you to rotate your camera freely around your character!


Features

  • Multiple Camera Perspectives
  • Customizable Activation Style
  • Camera Cycle Integration
  • Smooth Transitions

Server Opt-Opt

Some servers may consider freelook a competitive advantage. As of 2.0.0, Freelook includes a simple opt‑out protocol.

How it works

  1. When a player joins, the client sends a freelook:handshake packet.
  2. If the server wants to disable freelook, it responds with a freelook:disable packet.
  3. Then the player cannot use freelook for that session.
Click to expand code example
public class Example implements ModInitializer {
    @Override
    public void onInitialize() {
        PayloadTypeRegistry.clientboundPlay().register(DisableModPayload.TYPE, DisableModPayload.CODEC);
        PayloadTypeRegistry.serverboundPlay().register(HandshakePayload.TYPE, HandshakePayload.CODEC);

        ServerPlayNetworking.registerGlobalReceiver(HandshakePayload.TYPE,
                (payload, ctx) -> ServerPlayNetworking.send(ctx.player(), new DisableModPayload())
        );
    }

    public record DisableModPayload() implements CustomPacketPayload {
        public static final Type<DisableModPayload> TYPE = new Type<>(Identifier.parse("freelook:disable"));
        public static final StreamCodec<RegistryFriendlyByteBuf,  DisableModPayload> CODEC = StreamCodec.unit(new DisableModPayload());

        @Override
        public Type<? extends CustomPacketPayload> type() {
            return TYPE;
        }
    }

    public record HandshakePayload() implements CustomPacketPayload {
        public static final Type<HandshakePayload> TYPE = new Type<>(Identifier.parse("freelook:handshake"));
        public static final StreamCodec<RegistryFriendlyByteBuf, HandshakePayload> CODEC = StreamCodec.unit(new HandshakePayload());

        @Override
        public Type<? extends CustomPacketPayload> type() {
            return TYPE;
        }
    }
}

Code licensed under LGPL 3.0.

Available Versions

Freelook 2.0.0+mc1.21.10release
MC 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric
May 1, 2026
[Forge 1.12.2] Freelook 0.1.6release
MC 1.12.2forge
May 1, 2026
[Forge 1.8.9] Freelook 0.1.6release
MC 1.8.9forge
May 1, 2026
Freelook 2.0.0+mc26.1release
MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric
April 12, 2026
[Forge 1.12.2] Freelook 0.1.5release
MC 1.12.2forge
October 21, 2025

How to Install Freelook on Your Client

1

Install the Mod Loader Locally

Install fabric for your local Minecraft version.

2

Download the Matching File

Choose the Freelook file for fabric and Minecraft 26.2.

3

Install Mod

Place the .jar file in your local .minecraft/mods folder and restart Minecraft. No server-side installation is required.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricforge

Minecraft Versions

26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+10 more)

Server-side

Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Freelook need to be installed on the Minecraft server?

No. Modrinth marks Freelook as unsupported on the server side. Install it only in your local Minecraft mods folder. Your server can remain unchanged unless the mod page lists an additional dependency.

Which version and loader does Freelook require?

Use a file for fabric, forge and your exact Minecraft version. Supported versions include 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. Files for different loaders are not interchangeable.

Freelook is not working – what should I check?

First check the Minecraft version, loader version and required dependencies. Put the .jar file in your local .minecraft/mods folder and remove older duplicates. Because this mod is client-side, adding server RAM will not fix it.

Minecraft Server for Your Group

Freelook stays on your client. Host a compatible world for your group.

Recommended RAM
4 GBfrom €5.2/mo
Minimum 3 GB | per 8 players
Create Server Now
Client Compatibility Guide
NVMe SSD Storage
DDoS Protection included

Details

License
GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only
Server-side
Unsupported

Supported Versions

26.226.1.226.1.126.11.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.51.21.4+3 more