VLCVideoAPI-Pol
An up-to-date API that allows playing videos and audio ingame
About this Mod
VLCVideoAPI
VLC API to play video and audio on Minecraft. Works on Fabric and Forge. It's an API for developers.
How to use
For users
For developers
You can you use it with Gradle by adding the following to your build.gradle:
repositories {
maven { url 'https://jitpack.io' }
}
dependencies {
implementation("dev.polv.VLCVideo-API-PolCinematics:vlcvideoapi:2.1.0")
}
And for fabric/forge subprojects:
dependencies {
modApi("dev.polv.VLCVideo-API-PolCinematics:vlcvideoapi-{fabric/forge):2.1.0")
}
Past contributors
Currently supported platforms
- Windows 10/11
- macOS
- Linux
Available Versions
How to Install VLCVideoAPI-Pol 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 (1.19.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "VLCVideoAPI-Pol". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.19.4
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
VLCVideoAPI-Pol 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 (1.19.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is VLCVideoAPI-Pol compatible with fabric and forge and quilt?
VLCVideoAPI-Pol officially supports fabric, forge, quilt for Minecraft 1.19.4. 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 VLCVideoAPI-Pol – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if VLCVideoAPI-Pol 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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