Fake Creative Mode
by darklegendxr
Fake Creative Mode is a Fabric client-and-server mod that changes only how the game looks, so a player sees the Creative interface and flight HUD while the real game mode stays Survival.
What it does
Players can switch between Creative and Survival appearances with the client command fgamemode creative or fgamemode survival. The switch changes what is displayed on the player's screen and does not alter the actual game mode, so drops, damage and item handling continue as they would in Survival.
The mod is server-side aware: a server running it can prompt visual changes through commands or other triggers. Both the server and every player need it for the feature to work as described. It requires Fabric Loader and Fabric API and covers 1.20 – 1.21.4 with files for 12 release versions, the latest being 1.0.0 for 1.21.4, released under the MIT License. It is not open source.
The author states the mod is intended for educational purposes only. Using it to gain an advantage on multiplayer servers would breach server rules, and the author discourages that use.
Key features
Visual game mode switch
The fgamemode command switches the displayed mode between Creative and Survival without changing the real game mode.
Creative interface display
With the appearance active, the player sees the Creative mode interface and flight HUD while remaining in Survival.
Server-triggered visual changes
A server running the mod can prompt visual changes through commands or other triggers.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Studying the interface
Developers and educators can compare how the Creative and Survival screens differ without changing the actual game mode.
Who it’s for: Players and developers who want to see the Creative interface and flight HUD in a survival world, for educational or testing purposes only.
How it compares
Shortened Gamemodes is a Fabric server-side only mod for 1.21.11, under All rights reserved and not open source. GhostBlock is a Fabric client-side only mod for 1.19 – 26.3, also under All rights reserved and not open source. Fake Creative Mode runs on client and server, covers 1.20 – 1.21.4 and is licensed under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fake Creative Mode | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.21.4 | Client and server | 2025-01-25 |
| Shortened Gamemodes | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-05-28 |
| GhostBlock | Fabric | 1.19 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-20 |
Questions
Does Fake Creative Mode need Fabric API?
Does the server need the mod installed?
Does the mod change the real game mode?
In the catalog
Fake Creative Mode is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,201 Technology mods for Fabric. 17,979 mods support Minecraft 1.21.4.
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What the author says
This mod is for educational purposes only. Do not use this mod for any illegal or disruptive activities. This mod is designed to provide a visual effect of being in Creative mode without actually changing the server’s game mode. Using this mod in a way that disrupts other players' experience, violates server rules…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/fake-creative-mode
- Owner
- darklegendxr
- Published
- 2025-01-25
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-01-25
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15