Vanilla NPC
Use the new mannequins to your advantage. Simple and customizable.
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About this Mod
🤵♂️ Vanilla NPC's (1.21.9+)
Easily create your own NPC in Minecraft thanks to the new mannequins! No Command knowledge required!
How to use: Press ESC or open the Quick Options Menu (default Keybind is G) or use the following command: /function vanillanpc:menu in order to open the main menu.
📚 How to Install the Datapack
👤 Singleplayer
Drag the downloaded .zip file into the "\.minecraft\saves\YOURWORLD\datapacks" folder.
Now enter your world. You can check whether the datapack is enabled with /datapack list.
👥 Multiplayer (Server)
Drag the downloaded .zip file into the datapack folder, which is located in the default "world" folder.
Now join your server. You can check whether the datapack is enabled with /datapack list.
Enjoy!
Available Versions
How to Install Vanilla NPC on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Vanilla NPC". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+8 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Vanilla NPC server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Vanilla NPC compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Vanilla NPC officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. 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 Vanilla NPC – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Vanilla NPC 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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