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mpdCraft

by 128bytes

mpdCraft lets a player control an MPD music server from inside Minecraft, without alt-tabbing out of the game.

FabricClient-side onlyCC0 1.0 UniversalOpen source1.21.11

What it does

A HUD overlay shows the current track name, artist and playback status while the game runs. An album art panel fetches the cover image straight from the MPD server and displays it in the overlay. Connection details are set in the mod's configuration, with the host and port editable through ModMenu, and the default target is localhost on port 6600.

The mod is client-side only, so only the player's own game needs it; a server can run without it. It is built for Fabric and published for 1.21.11 only. The source code is open source under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, and the public issue tracker is open for reports.

Key features

  1. Playback control

    Music playback in an MPD server can be controlled from inside Minecraft with a set of key bindings.

  2. Track overlay

    A HUD overlay displays track name, artist and whether playback is running, paused or stopped.

  3. Cover art

    Album art is fetched directly from MPD and shown next to the track information in the overlay.

  4. Configurable connection

    The MPD host and port can be changed in the mod's settings, and every key binding can be rebound in the Controls options.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.21.111.0.0
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

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

Use cases

Music during play

A player who keeps an MPD library on a home computer can change tracks and check what is playing without leaving the game window.

Who it’s for: Players who already run an MPD server on their network and want its playback visible and controllable from Minecraft.

How it compares

Full comparison

Dynamic Island Mod is client-side only, for 1.21.4 – 1.21.11, under All rights reserved, and is not open source. Music Toast is also client-side only, but targets 1.21.10 alone and is likewise under All rights reserved. mpdCraft, by contrast, is open source under CC0 1.0 and runs on the client alone, without any server-side part.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
mpdCraftFabric1.21.11Client-side only2026-03-03
Dynamic Island ModFabric1.21.4 – 1.21.11Client-side only2026-05-20
Music ToastFabric1.21.10Client-side only2025-11-08

Questions

Does mpdCraft need to be installed on the server?

No. Players add it to their own game, and a server needs no copy.

Which loader and game version does mpdCraft use?

The mod is published for Fabric only, with a single file, 1.0.0, for 1.21.11.

Can the MPD host and the shortcut keys be changed?

Yes. The host and port are set in the mod's configuration, reachable through ModMenu, and each key binding can be rebound in the Controls options.

In the catalog

mpdCraft is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.

Utility mods36,990Fabric modsMods for 1.21.1119,862

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What the author says

Ever wanted to control your music without Alt-Tabbing out of Minecraft? Me too. Note: You can rebind these to whatever keys you prefer in Options > Controls > Key Binds.
128bytes, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
128bytes
Published
2026-03-03
Updated on Modrinth
2026-03-03
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

Utility
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