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Json Entity Animation

by TakiSpl

Json Entity Animation lets other mods define entity animations in JSON files instead of writing them in code, and is a Library for Fabric and Quilt.

FabricQuiltClient-side onlyMIT LicenseOpen source1.19.2 – 1.20.1

What it does

Other mods can describe entity animations in JSON, so the animation data does not have to live in Java code. Animation JSON files go in an assets/modid/jsonea directory, and the entity model must subclass SinglePartEntityModel or HierarchicalModel before the animations load. A JsonAnimator field in the model holds the animation IDs. Files are published for 1.19.2 – 1.20.1 on Fabric and Quilt, and the code is open source under the MIT License. Client-side only: only the client needs it.

Key features

  1. Animations in JSON

    Animation definitions are read from JSON files, so mods can be animated without custom animation code.

  2. JsonAnimator field

    A JsonAnimator field in the entity model holds the animation IDs that the model plays.

  3. Blockbench export

    A Blockbench plugin exports animations in the format this library reads, found through the plugin browser.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.20.10.2.1+1.19.40.2.1+1.19.4
1.200.2.1+1.19.40.2.1+1.19.4
1.19.40.2.1+1.19.40.2.1+1.19.4
1.19.20.2+1.19.20.2+1.19.2
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

How it compares

Full comparison

Mson is also a Fabric and Quilt library, client-side only and open source under the MIT License, but its files target 1.20.5 – 26.3. 1wholibs covers 1.19.2 – 1.20.1 like this mod, yet it runs on client and server and also ships for Forge.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Json Entity AnimationFabric and Quilt1.19.2 – 1.20.1Client-side only2023-06-10
MsonFabric and Quilt1.20.5 – 26.3Client-side only2026-09-19
1wholibsFabric and Forge1.19.2 – 1.20.1Client and server2026-06-15

Questions

Which loaders does Json Entity Animation support?

Fabric and Quilt. Its latest files for both loaders target 1.20.1 and were published on 2023-06-10.

In the catalog

Json Entity Animation is one of 3,514 Library mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,348 Library mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.

Library mods3,514Fabric modsMods for 1.20.134,764

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What the author says

Json Entity Animation (JsonEA) for short is a library mod for other mods to be able to define animations through JSON instead of through code. A Blockbench plugin (also available in the Blockbench plugins browser) is also provided in order to export your animations to this format. Add the mod as a dependency using…
TakiSpl, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
TakiSpl
Published
2023-04-01
Updated on Modrinth
2023-06-10
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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