Jockey API
by AvatarKage
Jockey API is a lightweight library that lets other mods define custom entity jockeys through data tags.
What it does
The library lets a mod declare which entities can ride which others, without writing that logic from scratch. Mount-and-ride matching is set in data tags, so a dependent mod can register new jockey pairs by listing them. The target entities are handled by the library's pathfinding, which lets a valid jockey find a matching target and mount it. Jockey API runs on the server alone, so players join without installing it. Files target 1.20 – 1.21.8 for Forge and NeoForge, and the library is released under All rights reserved.
Key features
Data-tag jockey setup
Jockey pairs are defined with data tags, so a mod can add new rider and mount combinations without code changes.
Targeting and pathfinding
Valid jockeys search for matching entities and move toward them to mount.
Shared library for dependents
Five mods on the catalog use it, including Chicken Jockey, Spider Jockey and Ravager Jockey.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.20.x5 of 5 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Required by 5 mods
Questions
Does Chicken Jockey need Jockey API?
Does Jockey API have to be installed on the client?
In the catalog
Jockey API is one of 3,514 Library mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,576 Library mods for Forge. 17,695 mods support Minecraft 1.21.8.
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What the author says
Jockey is a lightweight API designed to simplify the implementation of custom entity jockeys using data tags. On valid match, the entity will pathfind to the target then mount it.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/jockey-api
- Owner
- AvatarKage
- Published
- 2025-08-08
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-08-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15