CItem
by cyan_cs
CItem, a Fabric client mod, adds special animations for held items and tools, triggered by pressing the V key.
What it does
When a player holds an item and presses V, CItem plays an inspection animation on it, a stylized spin meant to resemble an heirloom turning in the hand. The animation is customizable, so the player can adjust how it looks. The effect is purely visual and changes nothing about how the item works.
Only the client needs the mod; servers run without it, and a player on a multiplayer server may install it alone. Files are published for Fabric and cover 1.21.1 – 1.21.3, with 1.0.0 as the latest file for 1.21.3. CItem is open source under the MIT License, and its source code is public.
Those who want the animations on their items install CItem into the mods folder of a Fabric 1.21.x instance and launch the game. No other mod is required for it to work.
Key features
Held item animations
Pressing the V key plays an inspection animation on the item the player is holding.
Heirloom-style spins
The animation turns the item in the hand in a spin similar to an heirloom, adding a stylized look.
Customizable animation
The look of the animation can be adjusted, so players can change how the items move on screen.
Applies to tools and items
The animation works on held items and tools, not just a fixed set of blocks.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Showing off rare gear
A player can display a valuable tool or weapon by spinning it on screen before putting it away.
Screenshots and recordings
The inspection animation gives a clear view of an item for captures of a build or a survival run.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric 1.21.x who want held items to animate when they press V. The mod suits single-player and multiplayer clients, since servers need nothing installed.
How it compares
CItem is a client-side Fabric mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.3, open source under the MIT License, and it animates held items with the V key. Mining & Placing Animations is also client-side and open source, but it runs on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and it animates mining and placing instead of inspection. Custom Totems is client-side on Fabric for 1.21.5 – 1.21.11 and is not open source; it is released under All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CItem | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.3 | Client-side only | 2025-09-27 |
| Mining & Placing Animations | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-02 |
| Custom Totems | Fabric | 1.21.5 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-02-26 |
Questions
Does CItem need Fabric API?
Does CItem have to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft versions does CItem support?
In the catalog
CItem is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 13,252 mods support Minecraft 1.21.3.
Similar mods
What the author says
English CItem adds a special animation when pressing the V key (customizable). It enhances the player’s experience by introducing stylish item inspection animations, similar to heirloom spins in Apex Legends. 日本語 このMODは Vキー（変更可能） が押されたときに特別なアニメーションを表示します。 プレイヤーの体験を改善し、より快適でユニークなゲームプレイを提供します。
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/citem
- Owner
- cyan_cs
- Published
- 2025-09-27
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-09-27
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15