Cape Provider X (also PiCapes Mod)
Fork of Cape Provider Mod with upgrades by xsyanic and extended providers (PiCapes, Cosmetica, SkinMC, etc.)
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About this Mod
Cape Provider X
Adds capes to your game!
Choose from multiple providers or configure your own.
✨ About
Cape Provider X is a modified version of the Cape Provider mod, maintained by @xsyanic.
It contains everything from the original mod, plus additional improvements and integrations.
📙 How to apply capes form PiCapes?
⚠️ Compatibility Notice
You must remove any other cape-related mods before using Cape Provider X.
Having multiple cape mods installed at the same time will cause conflicts and game crashes.
🔧 Changes in This Version
- Tweaks and improvements by @xsyanic
- Added support for ✨ PiCapes
- Added support for SkinMC Capes
- Added proper support for Cosmetica Capes (
-p3and above) [Including Animated Cape Support] - General fixes and stability improvements
- Cape visible in Offline mode servers too
- Config file renamed to
config/cape-provider-x.json5(to avoid conflicts with the original mod’s config)
📖 Configuration & Custom Providers
- The programmatic cape provider and
fabric.mod.jsonfunction exactly the same as in the original. - For implementing your own provider, see the custom cape provider guide.
- Just note: the config path has changed to:
config/cape-provider-x.json5
🙌 Credits & Contributions
- Original Mod: Cape Provider by @litetex
- Modifications & Maintenance: @xsyanic
- PiCapes Integration: PiCapes Project
- Community feedback, bug reports, and testing by all contributors ❤️
💡 This project builds upon the original work, ensuring compatibility while adding modern cape sources and quality-of-life updates.
Available Versions
How to Install Cape Provider X (also PiCapes Mod) on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Cape Provider X (also PiCapes Mod)". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.1, 26.1, 1.21.11 (+3 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Cape Provider X (also PiCapes Mod) server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric 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 (26.1.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Cape Provider X (also PiCapes Mod) compatible with fabric?
Cape Provider X (also PiCapes Mod) officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.21.11. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Cape Provider X (also PiCapes Mod) – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Cape Provider X (also PiCapes Mod) 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.
Rent Modded Server
Install Cape Provider X (also PiCapes Mod) with just one click on your server.