AlexInd's Server Skins
AlexInd's Server Skins replaces player skins on the client with per-player skins fetched from a server-configured web API, for Forge 1.7.10.
What it does
On startup the client sends a GET request to a configured API URL with each player's nickname. The API replies with JSON that contains a skin URL, and the client retrieves that PNG and applies it to the matching player through reflection. Only the client needs the mod, so players join a server without installing anything on the server side.
The mod targets Minecraft 1.7.10 with Forge 10.13.4.1614 or newer, and the single published Forge file is 1.0.0 for 1.7.10, dated 2026-06-06. It is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only. The package includes a minimal Python example server that provides the JSON endpoint and the skin files from an example folder, with 64x64 PNG skins named after each nickname, such as Notch.png.
Key features
Per-player skins
Each player's skin is fetched by nickname, so different players show different skins from the same server.
JSON skin lookup
The API returns a JSON response that points to a skin URL, which lets the server decide which image each player gets.
Direct PNG retrieval
The client fetches the skin PNG with a direct GET request, so the skin file must be reachable without authentication redirects.
Example server included
A minimal Python server and sample skins are bundled in the package as a starting point for hosting.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Private server skins
Server owners on 1.7.10 can give each member a custom skin by hosting skin files and a JSON endpoint.
Who it’s for: The mod suits server owners and developers running Minecraft 1.7.10 with Forge who want to serve custom skins from their own web host. Players only need the client mod installed.
How it compares
Skin Stealer is a Forge mod for 1.21.4 – 1.21.8 that is client-side only and not open source. Legacy Skins covers 1.20.1 – 1.21.10 on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later, and it is open source. Nickname Easy is a server-side only Forge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlexInd's Server Skins | Forge | 1.7.10 | Client-side only | 2026-06-06 |
| Skin Stealer | Forge | 1.21.4 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-07-24 |
| Legacy Skins | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.10 | Client-side only | 2026-03-25 |
| Nickname Easy | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 | Server-side only | 2025-09-13 |
Questions
Which Minecraft version does Server Skins support?
Can a server owner use the example server?
In the catalog
AlexInd's Server Skins is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,817 Social mods for Forge. 1,013 mods support Minecraft 1.7.10.
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What the author says
A client-side Minecraft 1.7.10 Forge mod that replaces player skins with per-player skins fetched from an API. Use %s as the placeholder for the player nickname.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/alexinds-server-skins
- Owner
- AlexIndustrial
- Published
- 2026-06-06
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15