Smart View

A mod that allows you to switch viewpoints by holding down the button.

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About this Mod

Smart View

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A Minecraft mod that allows you to switch viewpoints by holding down the button.

Usage

This mod provides the ability to switch viewpoints by holding down the button. By default, no key binding is set, so you must first set the key.

Controls settings

Open Options > Controls from the Minecraft menu.
Find the Smart View category
Set the following keys:
- ThirdPersonView Back - Switches to a view looking at the player from the back.
- ThirdPersonView Front - Switches to a view looking at the player from the front.

Controls

Hold key: Switches to the set view.
Release key: Returns to first-person view (standard view).

Available Versions

smartview-1.1-fabric-mc1.18.2release

MC 1.18.2fabric

February 12, 2026

smartview-1.1-fabric-mc1.17.1release

MC 1.17.1fabric

January 26, 2026

smartview-1.1-fabric-mc1.16.5release

MC 1.16.5fabric

January 25, 2026

smartview-1.1-forge-mc1.20.1release

MC 1.20.1forge

January 24, 2026

smartview-1.1-forge-mc1.16.5release

MC 1.16.5forge

January 23, 2026

How to Install Smart View 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 (1.20.1).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Smart View". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricforge

Minecraft Versions

1.20.1, 1.18.2, 1.17.1 (+3 more)

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Smart View 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Smart View compatible with fabric and forge?

Smart View officially supports fabric, forge for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.18.2, 1.17.1. 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 Smart View – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Smart View 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.