Description
CosmeticsLite (NeoForge 1.21.1)
CosmeticsLite brings lightweight, server-friendly cosmetic customization to Minecraft without adding gameplay advantages or unnecessary complexity. Designed for NeoForge 1.21.1, this version focuses on stability, performance, and clean integration into multiplayer environments.
Features
- Pets
Visual companion entities that follow the player across dimensions and sessions. - Hats
A variety of wearable cosmetic head items with full multiplayer visibility. - Capes
Custom cape designs rendered in real-time and visible to other players. - Particle Effects
Lightweight particle visuals that enhance player presence without impacting performance. - Persistent Menu System
The menu remembers your last selected tab and cosmetic choices between sessions. - Cross-Dimension Support
Equipped cosmetics remain active when traveling between dimensions. -
Command Access
Open the cosmetics menu at any time using:/cosmetics
Permissions (Server-Side Control)
CosmeticsLite includes full support for permission-based access using LuckPerms or compatible permission systems.
Permission nodes:
cosmeticslite.category.hats
cosmeticslite.category.particles
cosmeticslite.category.capes
cosmeticslite.category.pets
cosmeticslite.category.particles
cosmeticslite.category.capes
cosmeticslite.category.pets
Example usage:
- Supporter → Hats, Particles
- Explorer → Hats, Particles, Capes
- Adventurer → Full access
Operators (OP) have full access by default.
Design Goals
- Keep cosmetics purely visual (no gameplay advantage)
- Maintain low overhead for servers
- Provide clean UI and intuitive navigation
- Ensure multiplayer consistency and synchronization
Notes
- This is a NeoForge rewrite of CosmeticsLite for Minecraft 1.21.1
- Some legacy systems (such as mini-games and Particle Lab) were intentionally removed to keep the mod focused and maintainable
- Built with multiplayer servers in mind, but fully usable in singleplayer
Requirements
- Minecraft 1.21.1
- NeoForge
- Java 21
Compatibility
- Works in both singleplayer and multiplayer
- Designed to integrate cleanly with server permission systems
- No client-only hacks or unsafe rendering paths
This version is intended as a clean, stable foundation for future expansion while remaining lightweight and reliable for everyday use.


