PartyBox
by AllanStrat
With PartyBox installed, a player can tune into one of five live audio channels streamed from an external backend during private events.
What it does
PartyBox is a Fabric client mod that receives live audio from a separate PartyBox backend server. The backend plays .ogg files on five logical channels, and the client mixes the decoded PCM stream into the game. Each channel carries its own audio, so several tracks can play at the same moment and the player picks which one to hear. The channel selector and volume control run on the client, and an optional mode lets players hear more than one channel together.
The mod is aimed at private events such as roleplay sessions, concerts, lobbies, theme park rides, minigames and listening rooms. Songs are added and playback is controlled only by approved users. Upload and playback requests need a token, and the backend checks the token's permissions, so one token may allow playback on a single channel while an admin token controls all channels. A lightweight web dashboard is included on the backend for managing these tokens and uploads.
PartyBox is distributed under the MIT License and is not open source in the sense of publishing its source. Interface text is available in English and Spanish. The mod is compatible with the Lunar Client and the DiosesMC modpack. Files are published for 1.21 – 26.2, and the latest Fabric file is 2.0.2 for 1.21.
Key features
Five audio channels
Five independent live channels can play different audio at the same time, and the player chooses which to hear.
Client-side channel selector
A selector in the client switches between channels without any change to the server or the backend setup.
Optional multi-channel listening
A setting lets the player hear channels together instead of one at a time.
In-game volume control
Volume for the streamed audio is adjusted directly in the game, separate from the other sound settings.
Token-based playback
Playback and uploads are gated by backend tokens with per-channel permissions, so only approved users control the music.
Synchronized announcements
Custom songs and announcements are sent to all listeners at once, which keeps an event on one timeline.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.21.x7 of 7 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Music Player-DiscDeck is a client-side Fabric mod under the Apache License 2.0, built for 1.20 – 1.21.11, and it plays local music for one player rather than streaming to a group. Simple Voice Chat Music Addon is server-side only under the MIT License, covers 1.21 – 26.3, and works for players who join without installing anything, while PartyBox needs its client mod and a backend. Melodix Music Player is an open source client-side Fabric mod under the MIT License for 1.21.11 – 26.2, focused on local playback rather than live channels.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PartyBox | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-09 |
| Music Player-DiscDeck | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-17 |
| Simple Voice Chat Music Addon | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-09-19 |
| Melodix Music Player | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-02 |
Questions
Does PartyBox need a server-side install?
Which loader does PartyBox use?
How are songs added to a PartyBox event?
In the catalog
PartyBox is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,201 Technology mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
PartyBox is a client-side Fabric mod that enables live, server-controlled music and audio streaming in Minecraft. It connects your Minecraft client to an external PartyBox backend, allowing players to tune into up to five independent live audio channels. Each channel can play different audio simultaneously, giving…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/partybox
- Owner
- AllanStrat
- Published
- 2026-04-22
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-09
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15