CameraCraft
CameraCraft adds a portable photo camera and fully controllable security cameras (CCTV) to Minecraft. Capture snapshots of your world, set up surveillance points, and monitor everything remotely from an in‑game PC for a clean, immersive tech experience.
About this Mod
CameraCraft
CameraCraft adds a complete photography and surveillance system to Minecraft. Capture images with a portable camera, store and share them, and set up fully controllable security cameras linked to an in‑game PC. Keep an eye on your base, monitor your farms from a distance, or simply take stunning shots of your world. Simple, immersive, and perfect for creative players and role‑players alike.
- Camera – Instantly take photos of your surroundings.
- Photo Paper – A consumable item required to take pictures.
- Video Cameras – Place cameras in your world and view their live feed (they do not record videos).
- Tripod – Set up your camera to create more immersive scenes.
- Computer – Allows you to view the images taken with the camera and access the video camera feeds.
Dependencies
Requires TCTCore
Available Versions
How to Install CameraCraft on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "CameraCraft". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.4, 1.21.1, 1.20.1 (+7 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
CameraCraft server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is CameraCraft compatible with forge and neoforge?
CameraCraft officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.4, 1.21.1, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with CameraCraft – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if CameraCraft consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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