{"id":104896,"date":"2026-06-06T04:08:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T01:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/monkeycraft\/"},"modified":"2026-06-06T04:08:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T01:08:46","slug":"monkeycraft","status":"publish","type":"mod","link":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/monkeycraft\/","title":{"rendered":"MonkeyCraft"},"content":{"rendered":"
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# \ud83d\udc12 MonkeyCraft<\/p>\n

\"MonkeyCraft<\/p>\n

### *Play Minecraft from anywhere. Really anywhere.*<\/p>\n

**Stream and control your Minecraft game from your phone**<\/p>\n

![Minecraft](https:\/\/www.minecraft.net\/)
\n![Fabric](https:\/\/fabricmc.net\/)
\n![License](LICENSE)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

—<\/p>\n

iOS client is available in TestFlight and has passed Beta Review by Apple App Store Connect. Android client is clear for closed testing. Please refer to the wiki for the latest client release information. <\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

## \u2728 What Can You Do?<\/p>\n

MonkeyCraft lets you **play Minecraft remotely** from your iOS or Android phone. <\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfae **Imagine these scenarios:**<\/p>\n

– \ud83d\udecb\ufe0f **Couch Gaming** \u2014 Keep playing while someone else uses the computer
\n– \ud83d\ude87 **On the Go** \u2014 Continue your world from your phone during commute
\n– \ud83c\udfe0 **Around the House** \u2014 Check on your farm or AFK fishing from anywhere
\n– \ud83d\udc65 **Share Your Game** \u2014 Let a friend play on your world from their phone<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

## \ud83c\udfaf Features<\/p>\n

### \ud83d\udcf9 Live Video Streaming<\/p>\n

Watch your Minecraft game in real-time on your phone with:<\/p>\n

| Setting | Options |
\n|———|———|
\n| \ud83d\udcd0 Resolution | Low, Medium, High |
\n| \ud83c\udfa8 Color Mode | Normal, High Perf (12-bit), Retro (6-bit), Grayscale |
\n| \u26a1 FPS | 1\u201320 frames per second |<\/p>\n

### \ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f 2D Map Mode<\/p>\n

Switch to a **top-down view** of the world around you, streamed as H.264 video just like the
\nfirst-person feed. Handy for navigation, base layout, or following someone else on the server.<\/p>\n

### \ud83d\udd79\ufe0f Touch Controls<\/p>\n

Full gameplay control with intuitive touch interface:<\/p>\n

| Control | Action |
\n|———|——–|
\n| \ud83d\udd79\ufe0f **Virtual Joystick** | Move around (WASD) |
\n| \ud83d\udc46 **Look Pad** | Look around by dragging + tap to click |
\n| \ud83e\udd98 **Jump Button** | Jump (Space) |
\n| \ud83e\udd86 **Sneak Button** | Sneak\/crouch (Shift) |
\n| \ud83d\udd22 **Hotbar** | Select items in your hotbar |
\n| \ud83e\udded **Auto-Face Movement** | Optional: Automatically face movement direction |<\/p>\n

### \ud83d\udcac Chat System<\/p>\n

– \ud83d\udce8 **Send Messages** \u2014 Chat with other players on the server
\n– \ud83d\udce5 **Receive Messages** \u2014 See all incoming chat with rich formatting
\n– \ud83d\udd17 **Click Links** \u2014 Tap on links and commands in chat<\/p>\n

### \ud83d\udd14 Smart Notifications<\/p>\n

Stay informed even when not actively playing:<\/p>\n

| Type | Description |
\n|——|————-|
\n| \u23f0 **Timed Notification** | Get reminded at a specific time with countdown |
\n| \ud83d\udcf3 **Instant Nudge** | Receive immediate alerts from in-game events |<\/p>\n

### \ud83c\udfb5 Spatial Audio<\/p>\n

When the server you’re on runs OpenAudioMc or the MCParks v1
\naudio system, MonkeyCraft can route the audio session to your phone:<\/p>\n

– \ud83c\udfa7 **Server-side spatial audio** \u2014 voice, ambience, music played by the server reaches your phone
\n– \ud83d\udd0a **Volume slider** \u2014 adjust MCParks playback volume independently in Settings
\n– \ud83d\udd01 **Soft-refresh on resume** \u2014 when the app returns from background, the audio session reconnects without a full re-pair<\/p>\n

### \ud83d\ude34 Hibernation Mode<\/p>\n

Need to step away but stay connected?<\/p>\n

– \u23f8\ufe0f **Pause Streaming** \u2014 Stops video to save bandwidth
\n– \ud83d\udd17 **Keep Connection** \u2014 Stays logged in to the server
\n– \ud83d\udcac **Chat Available** \u2014 Still send and receive messages
\n– \ud83d\udcf1 **Live Activity (iOS)** \u2014 See countdown on your lock screen<\/p>\n

### \ud83d\udd10 Secure Connection<\/p>\n

– \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f **Password Protected** \u2014 Only those with your password can connect
\n– \ud83d\udd12 **HMAC Authentication** \u2014 Cryptographic challenge-response
\n– \ud83c\udf10 **Network Control** \u2014 Restrict to localhost, local network, or anywhere
\n– \ud83d\udcf1 **QR Code Setup** \u2014 Quick scan to enter password<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

## \ud83c\udfae How It Works<\/p>\n

### 1\ufe0f\u20e3 Install the Mod<\/p>\n

Install the MonkeyCraft mod on your **Fabric** Minecraft client (1.19, 1.21.11, or 26.1+).<\/p>\n

### 2\ufe0f\u20e3 Start the Server<\/p>\n

In Minecraft, type `\/monkey start` to launch the WebSocket server.<\/p>\n

### 3\ufe0f\u20e3 Connect Your Phone<\/p>\n

Open the MonkeyCraft app on your phone and:
\n– Enter your computer’s IP address and port (default: 9600)
\n– Scan the QR code displayed in-game, or
\n– Enter the password manually<\/p>\n

### 4\ufe0f\u20e3 Play!<\/p>\n

Your Minecraft view appears on your phone. Use the touch controls to move, look, jump, and interact with the world.<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

## \u2699\ufe0f Configuration Options<\/p>\n

Access settings via `\/monkey config` or through ModMenu:<\/p>\n

| Option | Default | What It Does |
\n|——–|———|————–|
\n| \ud83d\udeaa **Port** | 9600 | The port number for connections |
\n| \ud83d\udd11 **Password** | Random | Your connection password |
\n| \ud83c\udf0d **Allow Connections From** | Local Network | Who can connect |
\n| \u2705 **Command Allowlist** | All allowed | Which commands can be run remotely |
\n| \u274c **Command Denylist** | op, deop | Blocked commands |
\n| \ud83d\ude80 **Auto-Launch** | Off | Start server automatically when joining a world |<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

## \ud83d\udccb In-Game Commands<\/p>\n

| Command | Description |
\n|———|————-|
\n| `\/monkey` | Show help (also prints your IPs while the server is running) |
\n| `\/monkey start` | Start the WebSocket server |
\n| `\/monkey stop` | Stop the server |
\n| `\/monkey config` | Open settings screen |<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

## \ud83d\udcf1 App Screens<\/p>\n

| Screen | Purpose |
\n|——–|———|
\n| \ud83d\udd10 **Login** | Enter server details and password |
\n| \ud83d\udcf9 **Stream** | Main gameplay with video and controls |
\n| \ud83d\udcac **Chat** | Dedicated chat interface |
\n| \u2699\ufe0f **Settings** | Adjust video quality and preferences |<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

## \ud83d\ude80 Getting Started<\/p>\n

### Supported Versions<\/p>\n

| Minecraft Version | Java | Mod Location |
\n|——————-|——|————–|
\n| 26.1+ | 25+ | `mods\/26.1\/` |
\n| 1.21.11 | 21+ | `mods\/1.21.11\/` |
\n| 1.19 | 17+ | `mods\/1.19\/` |<\/p>\n

### Install Steps<\/p>\n

1. **Install Fabric** \u2014 Download from fabricmc.net
\n2. **Download MonkeyCraft** \u2014 Get the mod JAR for your Minecraft version
\n3. **Install Mod** \u2014 Place in your `mods` folder
\n4. **Get the App** \u2014 Download on your phone
\n5. **Connect & Play!**<\/p>\n

### Building from Source<\/p>\n

“`bash
\n# Build for Minecraft 26.1 (needs Java 25)
\ncd mods\/26.1 && .\/gradlew build<\/p>\n

# Build for Minecraft 1.21.11 (needs Java 21)
\ncd mods\/1.21.11 && .\/gradlew build<\/p>\n

# Build for Minecraft 1.19 (needs Java 17)
\ncd mods\/1.19 && .\/gradlew build<\/p>\n

# Build Flutter app
\ncd flutter\/monkeycraft && flutter build apk
\n“`<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

## \u2753 FAQ<\/p>\n

### Can I play on a server?<\/p>\n

Yes! MonkeyCraft streams your Minecraft client, so you can play on any server or singleplayer world.<\/p>\n

### Is there lag?<\/p>\n

Video is encoded and streamed in real-time. For best results:
\n– Use a strong WiFi connection
\n– Lower resolution\/FPS if needed
\n– Keep your computer close to your router<\/p>\n

### Can multiple phones connect?<\/p>\n

Only one phone can connect at a time.<\/p>\n

### Does it work over the internet?<\/p>\n

By default, connections are restricted to your local network. You can enable internet access in settings, but proceed with caution.<\/p>\n

### What commands can I run remotely?<\/p>\n

By default, all commands are allowed except `op` and `deop`. Configure allowlist\/denylist in settings.<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

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**Made with \u2764\ufe0f by weikengchen**<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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