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AFK Camera

by playsi_

Players who step away from the keyboard can let AFK Camera take over the view, which starts a cinematic camera once the player has been idle for a set period.

FabricClient-side onlyCreative Commons Attribution No Derivatives 4.01.19.2 – 1.21.10

What it does

When no input is detected for a configurable timeout, AFK Camera switches to a free camera that orbits the character and plays pre-defined camera animations around the world. The mod watches movement keys, mouse movement, action keys such as attack, use and inventory, menu interactions and damage taken, so any of these counts as activity. The timeout defaults to 30 seconds and can be changed in the settings.

Each animation is made of camera keyframes that interpolate position and rotation, and the mod cycles through the available animations in random order. While the camera is active the game HUD is hidden, and the view returns to normal gameplay as soon as activity is detected again. An optional setting turns AFK mode off when the player dies, so a death does not leave the camera running.

The mod needs Fabric API and runs with the Fabric loader for Minecraft 1.19.2 – 1.21.10. It is a client-side only mod, so servers do not need it and players can join without installing it. Mod Menu and YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) are optional and add a settings screen. AFK Camera is not open source; it is released under the Creative Commons Attribution No Derivatives 4.0 license, and its source code is public.

Key features

  1. Automatic AFK detection

    Idle time is tracked from movement, mouse input, action keys, menu use and damage taken, and the camera starts after the timeout.

  2. Smooth camera transitions

    The view moves from normal play into free camera mode and cinematic animations without a sudden cut.

  3. Configurable timing

    The AFK timeout can be set to a custom period, with 30 seconds as the default.

  4. HUD hiding

    The game HUD is hidden while the AFK camera runs and comes back when the player is active again.

  5. Custom keyframe animations

    Camera animations can be built from keyframes that interpolate position and rotation, and are played in random order.

  6. Instant return to play

    Any detected activity ends AFK mode at once and gives the view back to the player.

  7. Death protection option

    An optional setting disables AFK mode when the player dies.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
1.21.101.4.0+1.21.10
1.21.91.4.0+1.21.9
1.21.81.4.2+1.21.8
1.21.71.4.2+1.21.7
1.21.61.4.2+1.21.6
1.21.51.4.0+1.21.5
1.21.41.4.0+1.21.4
1.21.31.4.0+1.21.3
1.21.21.4.0+1.21.2
1.21.11.4.2+1.21.1
1.211.4.0+1.21
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.20.61.4.0+1.20.6
1.20.51.4.0+1.20.5
1.20.41.4.0+1.20.4
1.20.31.4.0+1.20.3
1.20.21.4.0+1.20.2
1.20.11.4.2+1.20.1
1.201.4.0+1.20
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

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Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 1

Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required

Optional 2

Mod MenuAdds a mod menu to view the list of mods you have installed.
Optional
YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL)A builder-based configuration library for Minecraft!
Optional

How it compares

Full comparison

AFK Player Timer is a Fabric client-side only mod for 1.20 – 26.1.2, all rights reserved and not open source, and it tracks idle time without a cinematic view. Look at Me is also client-side only on Fabric, but its files cover only 1.21.10 and it is not open source. Auto AFK targets 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 and runs on client and server, which means the server needs it too, and it is licensed under the same Creative Commons Attribution No Derivatives 4.0 terms as AFK Camera.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
AFK CameraFabric1.19.2 – 1.21.10Client-side only2025-11-01
AFK Player TimerFabric1.20 – 26.1.2Client-side only2026-05-21
Look at MeFabric1.21.10Client-side only2026-02-02
Auto AFKFabric1.19.2 – 1.21.1Client and server2025-02-08

Questions

Does AFK Camera need Fabric API?

Yes. Fabric API is required, so it must be installed next to AFK Camera on the Fabric loader.

Does the server have to run AFK Camera?

No. Servers do not need it; each player installs it for their own game.

Can the AFK timeout be changed?

Yes. The timeout defaults to 30 seconds and is configurable, and a settings screen is available when Mod Menu and YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) are installed.

In the catalog

AFK Camera is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 15,569 mods support Minecraft 1.21.10.

Utility mods36,990Fabric modsMods for 1.21.1015,569

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What the author says

AFK Camera is a Minecraft mod that automatically activates cinematic camera movements when you're idle. After a configurable period of inactivity (default 30 seconds), the mod seamlessly transitions your camera into a free-cam mode and begins playing smooth, pre-defined camera animations around your world. The mod…
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Official listing

Owner
playsi_
Published
2025-08-02
Updated on Modrinth
2025-11-01
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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