BetterModel: Blockbench models and animation on Java servers

A server-based model engine

BetterModel renders and animates Blockbench models at runtime on Minecraft Java Edition servers. The reference to Bedrock model formats does not make it a Minecraft Bedrock add-on.

Models and animations

• Blockbench cubes, meshes, null objects and locators.
• Model animations, Molang expressions and IK rigs.
• Player skin models and custom armor.
• Automatic resource-pack generation without relying on core shaders.
• Entity synchronization.
• Per-player animation control.
• Support for 12-limb player-model animations.

Platforms and JAR selection

The README lists Paper, Purpur, Spigot, Folia, Leaf and Canvas as author-tested Bukkit platforms, with Fabric Loader listed separately. Select the JAR for the intended platform. Developer APIs and source-build commands are not installation instructions for the release file.

Intended use

The author targets server-side models, animations and MMORPG content. Its stated stability and performance goals are not benchmark results from this website. Detailed usage instructions are provided in the project wiki.

Selected release files

The metadata below describes specific author-provided files. Resource release, platform and Minecraft version are separate fields.

Author screenshots

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