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Automaton

by Siuolplex

Automaton is a Fabric and Quilt client mod for making live recordings in spectator mode, released for 1.21.1 as a beta.

FabricQuiltClient-side onlyMIT LicenseOpen source1.21.1

What it does

Automaton exists to record live footage from spectator mode. It is an unofficial side project by Siuolplex, and it carries a small set of quality-of-life changes alongside that purpose. Only the client needs it, and it requires Fabric API on both loaders.

The mod is published for Fabric and Quilt, with one beta file for 1.21.1 dated 2025-04-18. Its source code and issue tracker are public, and it is released under the MIT License, so it is open source.

Key features

  1. Spectator recording

    The mod is built around capturing live recordings while the player moves through the world in spectator mode.

  2. Quality-of-life changes

    A handful of small conveniences ride along with the recording purpose, aimed at making the capture process easier.

  3. Fabric and Quilt builds

    Matching beta files are provided for both Fabric and Quilt, targeting the 1.21.1 game version.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

No stable releases
Every published file is a beta or alpha build.
1.21.11.0.0-beta1.0.0-beta
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

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

How it compares

Full comparison

Secret Spectator is a server-side only Fabric mod for 1.20.1 – 26.3, so it runs on the server instead of the client. Automaton, by contrast, is client-side only and covers just 1.21.1.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
AutomatonFabric and Quilt1.21.1Client-side only2025-04-18
Secret SpectatorFabric1.20.1 – 26.3Server-side only2026-06-17

Questions

Does Automaton need Fabric API?

Yes. Fabric API is a required dependency, and it must be installed next to Automaton on either loader.

Does Automaton have to run on a server?

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

In the catalog

Automaton is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.

Management mods8,016Fabric modsMods for 1.21.132,366

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What the author says

Automaton is a 1.21.1 Fabric mod with the sole purpose of making live recordings from spectator mode better. Made as an unofficial side project for Blanketcon 25, it contains a few quality of life features for the sake of recording.
Siuolplex, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
Siuolplex
Published
2025-04-18
Updated on Modrinth
2025-04-18
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

ManagementUtility
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