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Perspective API

A client-side API framework for managing and extending Minecraft's camera perspectives.

FabricNeoForgeForge
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Updated
August 7, 2026Aug 7
Published
in 2026
This is a library — other mods need it, and it adds nothing to the game by itselfRequired by 5 mods. Download it if another mod needs it.
Wheel — Hold the perspective toggle key (F5 by default) to open wheel Move your mouse to switch between perspectives · swipe

At a glance

A library: other mods need it — required by 5 mods
Runs on Fabric, NeoForge and Forge
For Minecraft 1.20.6–1.21.1, 1.21.11–26.2 …
Client only — no need to install it on the server
Latest version — 1.5.0-beta+neoforge-26.2 from August 7, 2026
License MIT — free
Where it's needed
In gamerequiredOn servernot needed

Install in the game only; not needed on the server

Game versions1.20.4, 1.20.6–1.21.1, 1.21.11–26.2 …

Usage

  • Hold F5 to open perspective wheel.
  • Right click when holding F5 to enter configure mode, drag the icons to enable/disable

Wheel menu
Perspective API

Perspective API

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Perspective API is a camera perspective management framework for Minecraft client-side mods. It provides standardized interfaces using the JOML library to handle camera states (position, rotation, FOV), decoupled from Minecraft internals.

Documentation | 文档

Demo Mod

FAQ

How to install Perspective API?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Perspective 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 Perspective API support?

Perspective API has builds for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20.4, 1.20.6–1.21.1, 1.21.11–26.2.

Is Perspective API needed on the server?

Client only — no need to install it on the server

License and source
MIT Licensefree to use and share with credit to the author
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