Client Capes
by IIpho3nix
Client Capes lets a player show a custom cape in-game, using cape files stored in a folder inside the .minecraft directory.
What it does
A player places cape designs in either image or animated format into the folder for capes, then launches a Fabric profile. The Change Cape button on the main menu cycles through the files until the wanted cape is shown in the top left corner of the screen. The selected cape is then visible in-game, which lets a player showcase a unique look.
The mod is client-side only, so the cape is seen only by the player who uses it. Other players on a server cannot see it. Only Fabric files are published, for 1.20.1, 1.20.4, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.4, 1.21.5 and 1.21.7, and the latest file is 1.0.0 for 1.21.7. Client Capes is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, with public links to the source code and issue tracker.
Key features
Static and animated capes
Cape designs can be either still images or animated files, placed in the capes folder.
Cape cycling on the main menu
A Change Cape button on the main menu steps through the available cape files one at a time.
Selected cape display
The chosen cape appears in the top left corner of the screen so the player can confirm the choice.
Local-only visibility
Capes show only for the player using them, and remote players see nothing unless they also run the mod.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Showing a personal style
A player keeps several designs in the capes folder and switches between them in single-player or on a server.
Trying animated capes
Animated cape files let a player test moving designs before deciding which to keep.
Who it’s for: Players who want custom cape designs on their own client and do not need other players to see them. It suits those who are willing to obtain cape files themselves and check them before use.
How it compares
Client Capes is limited to Fabric files for 1.20.1 – 1.21.7 and is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only. SpecialSkin is also client-side only and open source, under the MIT License, but its files cover 1.20.1 – 1.20.4. Mc cape is client-side only for 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 and is not open source, with the All rights reserved license.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Client Capes | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.7 | Client-side only | 2025-07-06 |
| SpecialSkin | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.20.4 | Client-side only | 2023-12-19 |
| Mc cape | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-12 |
Questions
Does Client Capes need to be installed on the server?
Which cape file formats does Client Capes accept?
Which game versions does Client Capes support?
In the catalog
Client Capes is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 13,697 mods support Minecraft 1.21.7.
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What the author says
Download Capes: Obtain the cape designs you want in either.png or.gif format. Place Capes in the Capes Folder: Move the downloaded cape files into the "Capes" folder in the ".minecraft" directory.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/client-capes
- Owner
- IIpho3nix
- Published
- 2024-06-19
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-07-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15