Custom Cosmetics
by spidrone
Custom Cosmetics lets a server owner define cosmetic looks for players, which appear on their characters through resource packs.
What it does
Players see the cosmetics they are given on their characters, and changes show up for everyone online. Server owners control the set per server, choosing models and textures for each cosmetic. The mod ships with a small handful of built cosmetics meant to be expanded upon, and each category can be filled with more.
Cosmetics are configured in the server-cosmetics.json file under core/cosmetics, and several cosmetic packs can be uploaded at once through include.txt files. The run cosmetics inject command gets new cosmetics started. Resource packs are the means of adding content, and the mod works with Support Resource Packs and Support Addon Mods so addon mods can integrate their own cosmetics.
The mod is published for Forge and NeoForge across 12 release versions, 1.20.1 – 1.21.11. It is needed on the client and server, so the server and every player need it. The code is under All rights reserved, and it is not open source.
Key features
Per-server cosmetics
Models and textures are set for each server, so the cosmetics offered can differ from one server to another.
Simple configuration
A single JSON file holds the cosmetic data, and a bundled example shows how entries are formatted.
Resource pack cosmetics
New cosmetics are added through resource packs, including packs that carry several cosmetic sets at once.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
1.20.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Required by 1 mod
Use cases
Server cosmetic shops
Server owners can offer a themed set of cosmetics to players who join their community.
Expanding the built-in set
Modpack authors can extend the handful of built cosmetics with their own categories and assets.
Who it’s for: Server owners who want to offer character cosmetics, and modpack or addon authors who add cosmetic content through resource packs.
How it compares
PlayerCosmetics is server-side required with optional client use, licensed under All rights reserved, and published for 1.20 – 1.21.4 on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt. BounceStyles runs on client and server, is open source under the MIT License, and covers 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge. Client Backpack is client required with optional server use, is not open source, and targets only 1.21.1 on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Cosmetics | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-06-07 |
| PlayerCosmetics | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20 – 1.21.4 | Server required, client optional | 2025-12-08 |
| BounceStyles | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-10-09 |
| Client Backpack | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.1 | Client required, server optional | 2025-07-28 |
Questions
Does Custom Cosmetics need to be on the server?
Is a resource pack needed to add cosmetics?
In the catalog
Custom Cosmetics is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,817 Social mods for Forge. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Custom Cosmetics is a Minecraft mod that allows players to enhance their character's appearance using resource packs, or addon mods. With this mod, servers can add various cosmetics/categories! While setting up a new resourcepack by hand, you'll need to use
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/custom-cosmetics
- Owner
- spidrone
- Published
- 2024-10-19
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-07
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15