
MCCams
Minecraft Cameras For Your World!
About this Mod
MCCams is a lightweight Forge mod that lets you stream in-game camera views to a live web dashboard. Instead of complex GUIs, the mod is fully controlled through commands, making it simple, flexible, and server-friendly.
You can register cameras, manage visibility, and stream frames directly to an external website for remote viewing.
Website Dashboard:
https://minecraftcameras.onrender.com/
Features:
- Command-based camera system (no GUI required)
- Live camera streaming to a web dashboard
- Multiple camera support per world
- Public and private visibility controls
- Share-code access system for restricted viewing
- Multiplayer-friendly design
Configuration:
After the first run, a config file is generated at:
config/worldcameras-common.toml
Example settings:
- websiteUrl: Base URL of the web dashboard
- targetFps: Target streaming FPS
- jpegQuality: Frame compression quality
- maxUploadWidth: Maximum frame width
- autoStreamOnClients: Enable automatic streaming
Core Commands:
- /camera weburl
— Override the website URL for the session - /camera worldid — Display the world ID
- /camera list — List all cameras in the world
- /camera name
— Rename a camera - /camera stream start — Enable streaming
- /camera stream stop — Disable streaming
- /camera stream testframe
— Send a test image - /setvisibility public — Make cameras visible on the website
- /setvisibility private — Hide cameras
- /setvisibility allowed — Restrict access via share codes
- /camera allow create — Generate a share code
- /camera allow revoke
— Revoke a share code
How It Works:
- Place a camera in your world.
- Use commands to register and manage it.
- Start streaming with /camera stream start.
- View your cameras in a browser using the web dashboard.
Use Cases:
- Server monitoring and moderation
- Base and area surveillance
- Roleplay CCTV systems
- Remote observation of farms or builds
Notes:
- This mod requires the external web dashboard to view camera feeds.
- No personal data is collected by the mod itself.
- Proper server/network configuration may be required for multiplayer use.
Compatibility:
- Minecraft 1.20.4
- Forge 49.2.4
- Java 17
Available Versions
How to Install MCCams 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 (1.20.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "MCCams". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.4
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
MCCams 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 (1.20.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is MCCams compatible with forge?
MCCams officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with MCCams – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if MCCams 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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