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Hytale Model Loader

Hytale Model Loader is a NeoForge mod that lets you load and render Blocky models (.blockymodel) in Minecraft. It supports file-based and procedural bone animations and works both for resource pack authors replacing existing models and mod developers adding new blocks and items. It also allows mod developers to add custom entities that can utilize the blockymodel and blockyanim format.

Getting Started

Choose the section that fits your use case:

Page Who it's for
Resource Packs Replacing existing item or block models without writing code
Modded Blocks and Items Adding new blocks and items to a mod
Block Animations Making blocks with animated bones using .blockyanim files or procedural code
Modded Entities Adding new entities to a mod
Entity Animations Adding animations to entities

Requirements

  • Minecraft NeoForge 1.21.11 or 1.21.1

Installation for mod authors

Add Hytale Model Loader as a dependency in your build.gradle:

repositories {
    exclusiveContent {
        forRepository {
            maven {
                name = "Modrinth"
                url = "https://api.modrinth.com/maven"
            }
        }
        // forRepositories(fg.repository) // Uncomment when using ForgeGradle
        filter {
            includeGroup "maven.modrinth"
        }
    }
}

// This example uses 2.0.0
dependencies {
    implementation "maven.modrinth:EAYP0t7O:Eo2Hznjs"
}

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