Spawn Egg Preview
A simple client-side mod that replaces spawn egg textures with 3D models of their entities, enhancing visibility without changing gameplay.
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About this Mod
Spawn Egg Preview
Description
This mod makes spawn eggs display 3D models of their corresponding entities in the inventory and hand, instead of the regular colored egg texture.
Features
- Client-side only, no need to install on the server.
- Spawn eggs show real entity models in inventory, hotbar, hand, and GUIs.
- Models automatically scale to ensure full display in slots.
- Doesn't affect gameplay, only a visual enhancement.
Closing Note
Make spawn eggs more intuitive — recognize the creature inside at a glance.
Available Versions
How to Install Spawn Egg Preview 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 (1.21.5).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Spawn Egg Preview". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3 (+3 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Spawn Egg Preview 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 (1.21.5). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Spawn Egg Preview compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
Spawn Egg Preview officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3. 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 Spawn Egg Preview – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Spawn Egg Preview 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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