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Friend Api

This is a utility mod other mods can use to manage player friends.

Fabric
Loaders
Fabric
Downloads on Modrinth
4K
Followers on Modrinth
3
versions
18
Updated
August 24, 2026Aug 24
Published
in 2023
This is a library — other mods need it, and it adds nothing to the game by itself

At a glance

A library: other mods need it
Runs on Fabric
For Minecraft 1.20.5–1.21.1, 1.21.3–26.2 …
Client only — no need to install it on the server
Latest version — 1.0.18 from August 24, 2026
Requires Fabric Language Kotlin and Fabric API
Where it's needed
In gamerequiredOn servernot needed

Install in the game only; not needed on the server

Game versions1.20.1, 1.20.5–1.21.1, 1.21.3–26.2

Summary:

This is a utility mod other mods can use to manage player friends. The command for managing friends is /clientfriend (or you can use the /cf shorthand). There's also a keybind to friend whoever you're looking at.  
 
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Required Dependencies:

Fabric

Fabric API

Fabric Language Kotlin  
 
Notice: Since this mod is under the Apache License 2.0, you can do whatever the license says you can, everything below are just some guidelines I'd like you guys to follow.  
 
Modpacks:

Yes you can use this mod in your modpack as long as you aren't selling the modpack (Optional donations are okay but no pop-up ads or anything like ad.fly) and as long as you link this page for the mod.  
 
Rehosting:

NO! You may NOT rehost (reupload) this mod on any website you have to link back to this page if you want to make a post about this mod.  
 
Known Bugs:

So far none, if you run into a bug be sure to report your issue under the Issues tab (and be sure to follow the Issue template!).  
 
Forge Port:

This mod will never be ported to Forge by me. If you want to port the mod to Forge by all means, go ahead I won't stop you.  
 
Servers:

This mod is only client side.  
 
Server Hosting:

FAQ

How to install Friend Api?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Friend Api for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does Friend Api support?

Friend Api has builds for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20.5–1.21.1, 1.21.3–26.2.

Is Friend Api needed on the server?

Client only — no need to install it on the server

License and source
Apache License 2.0free to use and share with credit to the author
Original — Modrinth↗Files unchanged, verified with SHA-512Is this your mod? For rights holders

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