
Lio's Player Animator API
A fork of Zigy's playerAnimator Api for server-sided player animations
About this Mod
Lio's Player Animation API
This mod is a fork of Zigy'sPlayerAnimatorAPI, modified for use in the AnimationJS mod to provide server-side animations in Minecraft via commands or Java implementation.
More information on Zigy's wiki page.
Features
- Optional LioLib Compatibility: This version has an optional dependency with LIoLib, a Geckolib 4 fork allowing Geckolib animations to be played on the player.
- Multi-Loader API Built-in: Incorporates Zigy's multi-loader API features, enabling seamless integration with other mods.
- Server-Side Animations: Enables triggerable server-side animations, adding a new dimension to gameplay and enhancing player immersion.
Gradle Dependency
To include Lio's Player Animator API in your project, add the following to your build.gradle:
Maven Repositories
repositories {
maven { url "https://dl.cloudsmith.io/public/lio/liosplayeranimationapi/maven/" }
maven { url "https://dl.cloudsmith.io/public/lio/multiloaderutils/maven/" }
}
Dependencies
dependencies {
implementation fg.deobf('lio.liosmultiloaderutils:liosmultiloaderutils-forge-${minecraft_version}-${multiloader_version}:${multiloader_version}')
implementation fg.deobf("lio.playeranimatorapi:liosplayeranimatorapi-forge-${minecraft_version}-${liosAPI_version}:${liosAPI_version}")
}
Current Multiloader Versions:
1.19.2: 1.2.3
1.20.1: 1.2.3
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to ZigyTheBird for creating the original Player Animator API and for allowing us to backport it for use in AnimationJS.
Available Versions
How to Install Lio's Player Animator API 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 (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Lio's Player Animator API". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1, 1.19.2
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Lio's Player Animator API 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Lio's Player Animator API compatible with forge and neoforge?
Lio's Player Animator API officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.19.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Lio's Player Animator API – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Lio's Player Animator API 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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