Stream camera
by hodytrapl
Stream camera lets a player broadcast the world from a dedicated camera without changing anyone else's gameplay, for use in OBS or on Twitch and YouTube.
What it does
The mod sets up a camera that one player operates, so a streamer can show the world's action while other players keep playing normally. Waypoints are saved positions, and the camera moves between them on a set interval, giving non-stop coverage of a server or world. An operator can move the view to the following or preceding waypoint whenever they choose.
Stream camera is designed for streaming through OBS. Its auto-pause fix stops the game from pausing when the Minecraft window loses focus, for example when switching to a browser, and the pause screen and its blur effect do not appear when the window is minimized. The camera works in spectator mode, which the author recommends for smooth teleportation that does not interfere with controls. Running the camera requires operator rights, admin status, or single-player with cheats enabled. The mod is client and server, so the server and every player need it.
Key features
Dedicated stream camera
A single player controls a camera that broadcasts the world while other players continue unaffected.
Automatic waypoint cycling
Positions saved in advance are visited one after another on a fixed timer, so coverage keeps going with no input from anyone.
Fly-by shots
Waypoints produce smooth fly-by camera shots in spectator mode.
Manual waypoint switching
Switching to the next or previous waypoint is possible at any moment, regardless of the timer.
Auto-pause prevention
Focus loss from the Minecraft window does not trigger a pause, and minimizing the window does not bring up the pause screen.
Clean pause-free frame
When the game is not paused, the screen opens without the blur effect.
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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: Streamers, content creators and server owners who want continuous camera coverage of a world or server without affecting other players' gameplay.
How it compares
Little Camera is client and server, not open source, and published for 1.21.1 – 1.21.8 under All rights reserved. Zoom is client-side only, open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, and published for 1.21.1 – 1.21.3. QuickZoom is client-side only, open source under the MIT License, and covers 1.21.1 – 1.21.11.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stream camera | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.2 | Client and server | 2026-07-18 |
| Little Camera | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2026-04-04 |
| Zoom | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.3 | Client-side only | 2024-10-27 |
| QuickZoom | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-31 |
Questions
Does Stream camera need to be installed on the server?
Who can operate the camera?
Which game versions does Stream camera support?
In the catalog
Stream camera is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 13,477 Utility mods for NeoForge. 12,072 mods support Minecraft 1.21.2.
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What the author says
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/stream-camera
- Owner
- hodytrapl
- Published
- 2026-06-11
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-18
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15