MCFaceTracking
by squi2rel
MCFaceTracking connects a webcam-based face tracker to the player's Minecraft avatar, so facial movements can be shown in-game.
What it does
The mod reads face-tracking data from VRCFaceTracking and passes it into the game, where it drives the expressions of a 3D player model. Players who use VRChat-style tracking setups can reuse the same tracker in Minecraft. The mod includes an I18n language layer, so its interface text can be shown in several languages.
Installation is optional on both sides: a single player can run it alone, and a server can run it without requiring every client to have it. The files target 1.20.1 and 1.21.4, and the mod is released under the MIT License as open source, with its source code and issue tracker publicly available.
Loader support covers Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, and the same tracking is also offered as a plugin for Paper, Spigot and Bukkit servers.
Key features
Live facial tracking
Expressions captured by a face tracker are mirrored onto the in-game model as the player moves.
VRCFaceTracking input
The tracking source is VRCFaceTracking, so setups already built for that tool can be reused.
Localized interface
Interface text is handled through an I18n layer, so labels can appear in more than one language.
Server plugin option
A plugin build exists for Paper, Spigot and Bukkit, so server owners can offer tracking without a client-side mod on every machine.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players with a webcam and a face-tracking setup who want their in-game avatar to reflect their expressions, and server owners who want to offer that option to their players.
How it compares
Krylix is a Fabric, Forge and NeoForge mod that is open source under the MIT License, with files for 1.20.1 – 26.3 and a client and server environment. Shrugger is a NeoForge-only mod for 1.21.1 under the same MIT License, also needing both client and server. Player Tracking is a server-side only option for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt across 1.16.5 – 26.3, licensed as All rights reserved and not open source. MCFaceTracking, by contrast, can run on a client alone or on a server alone, with either side optional.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCFaceTracking | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20.1 – 1.21.4 | Client or server, optional | 2025-12-30 |
| Krylix | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-09-30 |
| Shrugger | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-06-07 |
| Player Tracking | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.16.5 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-10-02 |
Questions
Does MCFaceTracking need a server install?
Which loaders does MCFaceTracking support?
Is MCFaceTracking open source?
In the catalog
MCFaceTracking is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 17,979 mods support Minecraft 1.21.4.
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What the author says
This mod allows you to connect VRCFaceTracking and make your player more lively. Now with I18n support! 使用教程 1. 安装本mod 2. 启动游戏，打开VRCFaceTracking。如果一切正常，这里应该有显示 如果你没有VRCFaceTracking，可以跳过此步骤 3. 进入世界，输入指令/mcft打开配置界面 4. 跟随指引标记材质。先在右边划出指定区域，再点按钮来标记 一个示例的标记： 5. 点击下一步，跟随指引标记位置。点击切换覆盖层可更改第二层皮肤可见性。默认吸附到网格，点击自由选择可解除吸附…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/mcfacetracking
- Owner
- squi2rel
- Published
- 2025-05-04
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-12-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15