MoreMcmeta

MoreMcmeta

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

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About this Mod

MoreMcmeta

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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

Mob, GUI, shadow, moon, and enchantment glint examples

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!

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Available Versions

v1.21.4-4.5.2-fabricrelease
MC 1.21.4fabric
April 28, 2025
v1.21.4-4.5.2-forgerelease
MC 1.21.4forge
April 28, 2025
v1.21.1-4.5.2-fabricrelease
MC 1.21.1fabric
January 13, 2025
v1.21.1-4.5.2-forgerelease
MC 1.21.1forge
January 13, 2025
v1.20.6-4.5.2-fabricrelease
MC 1.20.6fabric
January 13, 2025

How to Install MoreMcmeta on Your Client

1

Install the Mod Loader Locally

Install fabric for your local Minecraft version.

2

Download the Matching File

Choose the MoreMcmeta file for fabric and Minecraft 1.21.4.

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

1.21.4, 1.21.1, 1.21 (+12 more)

Server-side

Unsupported

Recommended 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.

Minecraft Server for Your Group

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

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

Details

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

Supported Versions

1.21.41.21.11.211.20.61.20.41.20.21.20.11.19.41.19.31.19.2+5 more