Hex
by Saaransh_Xd
Hex lets players browse community-made capes, collect favorites and wear them in-game through a Fabric client mod.
What it does
Capes are created by the community and gathered in an online catalog that players can browse. Favorites can be collected and then worn in-game, where the cape is drawn on the player model. Synchronization of the catalog is kept fast, and the rendering code stays lightweight on the client.
Hex is a client-side only mod, so only the player needs it and servers run without it. It is built for Fabric and is published for 1.21.1, 1.21.4, 1.21.8 and 1.21.11, with 1.1.2 for 1.21.8 as the latest file. Fabric API is not listed as a requirement, but the author notes that the required mod loader version must be installed. The code is open source under the MIT License, and public links exist for the source code and the issue tracker.
Key features
Community cape catalog
Capes made by other players are listed in an online catalog that is open to public submissions.
In-game cape rendering
A chosen cape is drawn on the player's character while playing, without changing the world for anyone else.
Favorites
Players can mark capes they like and return to them later from their collection.
Catalog API documentation
Developers can read the Community Catalog API docs to work with the cape listings.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Browsing new designs
A player who wants a fresh look can scroll the catalog, preview designs and save the ones worth keeping.
Single-player cosmetics
Because the mod runs only on the client, capes can be worn in single-player worlds without any server setup.
Who it’s for: Players who like cosmetic customization and want community-made capes in their own client. The mod suits anyone who plays alone or joins servers, since no server install is needed.
How it compares
Hex is a client-side only mod for Fabric, published for 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 in four release versions, and it is open source under the MIT License. Client Custom Capes is also client-side only and MIT licensed, but is published only for 1.21.4. CustomCapes is client-side only for 1.21.11 under All rights reserved, and is not open source. Mostly Server Side capes is server-side only, open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and covers 1.21 – 1.21.3.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hex | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-06 |
| Client Custom Capes | Fabric | 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-08-12 |
| CustomCapes | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-19 |
| Mostly Server Side capes | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.3 | Server-side only | 2024-10-28 |
Questions
Does Hex need Fabric API?
Does the server need Hex?
Which versions does Hex support?
In the catalog
Hex is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
Similar mods
What the author says
A community-driven Minecraft cosmetics platform. Hex is a community-driven cosmetics platform for Minecraft focused on high-quality capes and player customization.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/hex-capes
- Owner
- Saaransh_Xd
- Published
- 2026-06-02
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15