MoreMcmeta
Animate almost any Minecraft texture with JSON and OptiFine files. Texture configuration API. 1.16-1.20
About this Mod
MoreMcmeta

Animate almost any texture with more options. Texture configuration API.
This means:
- more possibilities for resource packs
- a familiar animation format
- not invasive—better compatibility with other mods

Animate Almost Any Texture
With MoreMcmeta, you can animate almost any texture with OptiFine .properties files or JSON .moremcmeta files. MoreMcmeta also adds support for new animation options, like daytime synchronization.
| Feature | Vanilla | MoreMcmeta |
|---|---|---|
| Animated block and item textures | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Animated entity and armor textures | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Animated sun and moon textures | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Animated GUI textures | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Animated pack icons | ❌ | ✔️ |
| OptiFine animated texture pack support, no OptiFine necessary | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Defining animations with JSON files | .mcmeta files for blocks only |
.moremcmeta files for any texture |
| Daytime synchronization for animations | ❌ | ✔️, with the daytimeSync parameter |
| Smooth transitions between animation frames with different transparency | ❌ | ✔️, with the smoothAlpha parameter |
| Emissive textures | ❌ | Emissive Plugin |
The Animation Format Guide has a full list of textures and explains all of the parameters MoreMcmeta supports in detail.
MoreMcmeta is a client-sided mod, so you don't need to install it on a server.
Texture Configuration API
If you're a Minecraft modder, you can create your own plugins for MoreMcmeta that add new texturing effects and support for new formats. See the API documentation for more details.
Emissive Textures Plugin
A separate plugin is available to enable support for emissive textures with MoreMcmeta.
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Important 1.18.2 Forge Version Requirement
As of version 4.0.0, MoreMcmeta requires Minecraft Forge 40.2.4+. You need to download the latest 1.18.2 Forge version, not the recommended version.
Forge might provide a confusing error message when the version you are using is too low. Please update Forge before you report an issue for 1.18.2.
Discuss MoreMcmeta
Have a question, or want to show off a resource pack or plugin? Participate in MoreMcmeta's GitHub Discussions community!
Useful Links
Available Versions
How to Install MoreMcmeta on Your Client
Install the Mod Loader Locally
Install fabric for your local Minecraft version.
Download the Matching File
Choose the MoreMcmeta file for fabric and Minecraft 1.21.4.
Install Mod
Place the .jar file in your local .minecraft/mods folder and restart Minecraft. No server-side installation is required.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.4, 1.21.1, 1.21 (+12 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Does MoreMcmeta need to be installed on the Minecraft server?
No. Modrinth marks MoreMcmeta 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 MoreMcmeta require?
Use a file for fabric, forge and your exact Minecraft version. Supported versions include 1.21.4, 1.21.1, 1.21. Files for different loaders are not interchangeable.
MoreMcmeta 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.
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