VzlingLib
by Vzling
VzlingLib is a library for 1.20.1 that supplies bedrock animation support and boss mob templates to other mods.
What it does
The library provides an animation system for mobs and items, and it reads JSON animation data for bedrock model formats. Mod authors can use it to play animations on entity and item models without writing their own loaders.
Templates cover common combat and effect needs. Authors get a particle template, screen shake and other visual templates, boss encounter templates with a laser skill, and an item skill template. A gun template handles opening, reloading and inspection, along with its visual feedback. The player animation template and the skill templates are not yet completed.
Installation requires a loader matching the mod, either Fabric or Forge. The mod is released for 1.20.1 only, with a Fabric file at 0.96 and a Forge file at 0.98.8, both in the beta channel. Installation covers the server and each player's game. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source. Two catalog mods, Hadean Breathe and Anka Mobs, depend on it.
Key features
Bedrock animation support
JSON animation data for bedrock models of mobs and items can be played through the library's animation system.
Boss and skill templates
Encounter bases for bosses, including a laser skill, give mod authors a starting point for fights.
Particle and visual effects
A particle effect template and visual effect templates such as screen shake are available to other mods.
Gun template
A simple gun template handles opening, reloading, inspection and matching visual feedback.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Required by 2 mods
Use cases
Mod authors building mobs
Authors of mob mods can reuse the boss and skill templates instead of writing each encounter from scratch.
Adding animated items
Item mods can play JSON bedrock animations on item models through the shared animation system.
Who it’s for: Mod authors who want bedrock animations or boss and skill templates for mobs and items on 1.20.1. Players need the library only when a mod they install depends on it.
How it compares
Unknown5473lib covers 1.20.1 – 1.21.4 for Forge and NeoForge, with all rights reserved and no open source license. Nuggets API is a Fabric library for 1.20.1, released under the MIT License and open source. GeoAnim is a Forge library for 1.20.1 that is client-side only, so servers do not need it, while VzlingLib must run on both client and server.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VzlingLib | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-10-08 |
| Unknown5473lib | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.4 | Client and server | 2026-08-23 |
| Nuggets API | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-02-25 |
| GeoAnim | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2026-08-28 |
Questions
Does VzlingLib need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does VzlingLib support?
Are the player animation and skill templates finished?
In the catalog
VzlingLib is one of 3,514 Library mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,348 Library mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/vzlinglib
- Owner
- Vzling
- Published
- 2025-08-31
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-08
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15