: If you are updating from an older version, delete the old player-animation-lib or playeranimator jar first to avoid conflicts.
Look for the "Files" tab and select a version that is (e.g., player-animation-lib-fabric-1.0.2 or later). Locate Your Mods Folder :
: Double-check that you didn't download the Fabric version for a Forge profile, or vice versa.
Installing is a common requirement for high-performance Minecraft modpacks that feature fluid, realistic character movements . This technical library, developed by KosmX , allows other mods to add custom, keyframed animations—like combat stances or expressive emotes—without breaking standard gameplay. Why Version 0.9.9+ Matters
: Press Win + R , type %appdata% , and navigate to .minecraft/mods . Mac : Go to ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/mods . Linux : Check ~/.minecraft/mods . Install/Update : Drag the downloaded .jar file into the mods folder.
: If you are a developer, the Player Animator Plugin for MCreator now supports newer versions without needing extra API mods.
Many modern combat and immersion mods, such as Better Combat, require at least version 0.9.9 to function. Using an older version can cause "missing dependency" errors or game crashes during launch. The latest releases (such as version 2.0.x for Minecraft 1.21+) provide better compatibility with NeoForge , Fabric, and Forge. Step-by-Step Installation Guide
Follow these steps to manually install or update the library: