
viewpoint
a minimal version of perspective with only zoom and hold perspective features
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About this Mod

About
Viewpoint is a minimal version of Perspective with only the zoom and hold perspective features.
Dependencies
- Fabric API or Quilted Fabric API (QFAPI)
fabric-key-binding-api-v1fabric-lifecycle-events-v1
- Java 21 or later. (Built with the Microsoft build of OpenJDK 21.0.2)
Features
- Zoom
- Logarithmic and Linear Zoom Scales
- Smooth and Instant Transitions
- Scaled and Unscaled Mouse and FOV effects
- Cinematic Mouse
- Hold Perspective
- Switch to a perspective whilst using a keybinding
- Distance Multiplier
- Set Perspective
- Switch to a perspective after using a keybinding
- Take Panoramic Screenshot
- Saves screenshots required for a panorama at the following directory:
%rundir%/panoramas/- Unlike Perspective, viewpoint does not save the screenshots as a resource pack.
- Saves screenshots required for a panorama at the following directory:
- Overlays
- Version
- This renders the current version in the top left of the screen similarly to how beta minecraft did
- Position
- Renders current position similarly to bedrock
- Time
- Renders the current time in the same style as the position overlay
- Day
- Renders the current day count in the same style as the position overlay
- Biome
- Renders the current biome in the same style as the position overlay
- Deaths
- Renders your death count in the same style as the position overlay
- Totems
- Renders the totem uses in the same style as the position overlay
- CPS
- Renders the current cps in the same style as the position overlay
- Looking At
- Renders the block/entity name you are looking at in the same style as the position overlay
- Armor
- Renders an overlay next to the hotbar displaying your armor slots
- Version
Licensed under LGPL-3.0-or-later.
This mod is not affiliated with/endorsed by Mojang Studios or Microsoft.
Some game assets are property of Mojang Studios and fall under Minecraft EULA.
Available Versions
How to Install viewpoint 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "viewpoint". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 1.21.6, 1.21.6-pre4 (+8 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
viewpoint 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is viewpoint compatible with fabric and quilt?
viewpoint officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.6, 1.21.6-pre4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with viewpoint – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if viewpoint 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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