ParticleAnimationLib
by Emafire003
ParticleAnimationLib is a Library mod for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt that draws animated particle shapes such as spheres, cones, donuts and vortices.
What it does
The library provides a set of particle effects that can be started with commands, including 3D animated shapes (sphere, cuboid, vortex, cone and donut) and 2D forms (arc, line, animated circle) that can be colored, drawn from black-and-white images or used to show text. Its effects are inspired by the EffectLib plugin for Bukkit servers, and the author describes the project as a beta in which some effects can still break or change.
Only the server needs the library, so players join without installing anything. It requires Fabric API and is published under the MIT License as open source. Files cover 1.17 – 26.1.2, and the wiki and command reference are the main guides for choosing an effect and the way to run it.
Key features
3D animated shapes
Spheres, cuboids, vortices, cones and donuts are animated in three dimensions and can be triggered from commands.
2D forms
Arcs, lines and animated circles can be colored, traced from black-and-white images or used to draw text.
Command-driven effects
Effects are started through a command set, and the author recommends trying them in a test world before adding them to code.
Developer hooks
Mod authors can call the effects from their own code, and the wiki documents the available effects and how to activate them.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Required by 3 mods
Use cases
Trying effects before coding
Developers and map builders can test an effect with commands before writing code that uses the library.
Decorative particle displays
Builders can place animated shapes and text in a world to mark areas or add visual scenes.
Who it’s for: Mod developers who want ready-made particle shapes, and server owners or builders who want to run particle effects with commands. Because the mod is in beta, effects may change between releases.
Questions
Does ParticleAnimationLib need to be installed on the client?
Which loader should a server use?
Are all effects available on every loader?
In the catalog
ParticleAnimationLib is one of 3,514 Library mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,348 Library mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
Do you want to create cool particle effects such as cones, cubes, spheres, and vortices but don't know how? Well, then this mod is for you! It is mainly a developer utility, but as a player you can play around with the commands, especially to try out the effects before implementing them with code. It is also fully…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/particleanimationlib
- Owner
- Emafire003
- Published
- 2024-04-13
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-12
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15