EffectMC
by MoSadie
With EffectMC, a stream or chat message can trigger vanilla-themed special effects in the running game, and the same trigger can also join a server or update a skin.
What it does
EffectMC adds a set of special effects themed on vanilla Minecraft and lets them be triggered live while a player is in the game. Effects can be fired in three ways, through the mod's built-in web dashboard hosted locally, through chat messages and chat commands, or through an Elgato Stream Deck plugin. An effect compendium with example GIFs documents the effects that are available.
The mod is built around customizability, so the effects and the triggers can be adjusted to suit a stream or a play session. Beyond effects, it can join a server silently from a push button, update the current skin, send and receive chat messages, and make custom HTTP requests. EffectMC requires Fabric API on Fabric. It is licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only and is open source. The mod is client-side only, so servers do not need it. Files exist for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 34 release versions, 1.8.9 – 26.2.
Key features
Live special effects
Vanilla-themed effects can be triggered in-game while the player is playing or streaming.
Three trigger methods
Effects fire from the local web dashboard, from chat, or from a Stream Deck button.
Silent server join
A push button can join a server quietly, without the usual connection screens.
Skin updates and HTTP requests
The current skin can be changed, and custom HTTP requests can be sent from the mod.
Chat and command control
Chat messages can be sent and received, and chat commands can be run to fire effects.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
1.20.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.8.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Streaming
A streamer can fire effects on viewer or chat triggers while playing.
Stream Deck setups
An Elgato Stream Deck can trigger effects with one press during a session.
Who it’s for: Streamers, content creators and players who want reactive, vanilla-themed effects during play. The mod runs on the client, so servers do not need it.
How it compares
Webcommands is Fabric-only, client-side only and open source under the Apache License 2.0, covering 1.20.1 – 26.3. TLSkin is also client-side only and open source under the MIT License, but it targets Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 only. Not Enough Buttons is closed to source access and client-side only, with Fabric files for 1.21.11 – 26.2.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EffectMC | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.8.9 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-06 |
| Webcommands | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-02-03 |
| TLSkin | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2026-01-29 |
| Not Enough Buttons | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-04 |
Questions
Does EffectMC need Fabric API?
Does the server need EffectMC?
Which loaders are supported?
Where can the effects be seen?
In the catalog
EffectMC is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
EffectMC is a Minecraft Forge/NeoForge and Fabric mod that adds various vanilla-themed special effects to Minecraft! Available effects include: - Joining a server silently with the push of a button! - Updating your current skin - Sending/Receiving chat messages - Running chat commands - And more!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/effectmc
- Owner
- MoSadie
- Published
- 2022-05-30
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15