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At a glance
Install on the server only; players don't need it
What
Control Player is a server-side mod that allows players to swap control with another player or take control of Carpet fake players.
When a swap is active, the two players effectively control each other's bodies.The mod also works well with Carpet mod fake players, allowing real players to temporarily control them.
Why
This mod makes it possible to observe gameplay from another perspective useful when test mechanics using fake players.
How
Main command:
/controlPlayerSwap control
Swap control with another player.
/controlPlayer swap <player>Permission level: 2
Release control
Release your current control state.
/controlPlayer releaseIf an admin wants to forcibly release another player:
/controlPlayer release <player>Permission level for forced release: 2
List active swaps
Display all currently active control pairs.
/controlPlayer listPermission level: 2
Check control status
Show whether you are currently controlling another player.
/controlPlayer statusGamerules
showControllerPrefix
Default: false
When enabled, the name of the player currently controlling someone will be displayed after the player's name.
This helps identify control relationships more easily, especially when multiple swaps are active.
permissionSwapsToo
Default: false
When enabled, player permissions will also be swapped together with the bodies.
Normally, only the player control / body is swapped. With this rule enabled, the permission level (such as OP level) will also be exchanged between the two players.
Warning: This can be dangerous on servers, as it may temporarily grant elevated permissions to another player.
FAQ
How to install PlayerControl?
Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download PlayerControl 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 PlayerControl support?
PlayerControl has builds for Minecraft 1.21–1.21.1.
Is PlayerControl needed on the server?
Server only — players don't need to install it