
Freelook
Allows you to rotate your camera freely around your character!
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
- When a player joins, the client sends a
freelook:handshakepacket. - If the server wants to disable freelook, it responds with a
freelook:disablepacket. - 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
How to Install Freelook 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Freelook". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+9 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Freelook 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Freelook compatible with fabric and forge?
Freelook officially supports fabric, forge for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Freelook – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Freelook 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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