
Render Distance Command
This is a simple Fabric mod that allows you to set your render distance via command (up to 128 chunks).
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About this Mod
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⚠️IMPORTANT⚠️
This mod requires Fabric API.
Due to vanilla limitations, you must install Bobby, in order to set render distances past 12 chunks with the command.
Mod Description
Ever just wanted to set your render distance instantly from chat? Then you came to the right place!
Render Distance Command (also published on Curseforge) is a client-sided Minecraft mod for the Fabric Loader, that adds the
/renderdistance command, which sets your current render distance to what ever you want (2 chunks min, 128 chunks max). Here's an example command for setting your render distance to 20 chunks:
/renderdistance 20
Also, as of v1.0.1 of the mod, there is a new command that allows you to see the currently set render distance. Here's how you would type it in in chat to get your current render distance:
/getcurrentrenderdistance
For a visual of this mod, please play the Mod Demonstration Video below, or check out this mod's Gallery Tab. In the Gallery Tab, there are screenshots with a feature from another mod, which is called Timestamp Chat, by Abbie.
Mod Demonstration Video
Donation
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Available Versions
How to Install Render Distance Command 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 (1.21.3).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Render Distance Command". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.3, 1.19.3
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Render Distance Command 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 (1.21.3). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Render Distance Command compatible with fabric?
Render Distance Command officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.3, 1.19.3. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Render Distance Command – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Render Distance Command 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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