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# SkinMC-Mod: Free Minecraft Capes<\/p>\n
Create your cape on SkinMC. Wear it in-game with the SkinMC Mod.<\/p>\n
## Requirements<\/p>\n
– **Minecraft** 1.21.11, 1.21.4
\n– **Fabric** or **NeoForge** (choose one; use the matching mod build)
\n– https:\/\/modrinth.com\/mod\/architectury-api <\/p>\n
## Features<\/p>\n
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– Displays your SkinMC Minecraft Cape in-game in singleplayer and multiplayer
\n– Choose how capes are shown: SkinMC overrides default capes, default only, or SkinMC only
\n– Shift + right-click a player to open their SkinMC profile (optional, can be turned off)
\n– Works on both **Fabric** and **NeoForge**<\/p>\n
## Configuration<\/p>\n
Settings are in **Mod Menu** (Fabric) or the mod list config button (NeoForge), under _SkinMC Cape Settings_. You can also edit `config\/skinmc_mod.json`:<\/p>\n
| Option | Description |
\n| —————————— | ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— |
\n| **Cape display** | _SkinMC overrides (default)_ \u2014 SkinMC capes replace Mojang\/OptiFine capes when set; _Default only_ \u2014 only show Mojang\/OF capes; _SkinMC only_ \u2014 only show SkinMC capes (hide default when no SkinMC cape) |
\n| **Shift + right-click player** | When enabled, shift + right-clicking a player opens their SkinMC profile |<\/p>\n
## How to install it<\/p>\n
The SkinMC Mod is available for **Fabric** and **NeoForge**. Pick the loader that matches your setup.<\/p>\n
1. Download the latest release from https:\/\/skinmc.net\/p\/mod (choose the Fabric or NeoForge version).
\n2. Install a mod loader:
\n – **Fabric:** Download and install Fabric for your Minecraft version.
\n – **NeoForge:** Download and install NeoForge for your Minecraft version.
\n3. Put the SkinMC mod `.jar` file into your Minecraft `mods` folder.<\/p>\n
## How to get a cape<\/p>\n
1. Go to https:\/\/skinmc.net
\n2. Sign up \/ Sign in
\n3. Link your Minecraft account via Microsoft
\n4. Go to Account, then choose SkinMC Capes
\n5. Select a cape .png file and hit upload and use<\/p>\n
You can also create your own cape in the SkinMC Cape Editor.<\/p>\n
## Links<\/p>\n
– **Upload a cape:** https:\/\/skinmc.net\/account\/capes
\n– **Discord:** https:\/\/skinmc.net\/go\/discord<\/p>\n
## Where to get capes from?<\/p>\n
You can find a large selection of Minecraft capes on the following pages, or make your own:<\/p>\n
– https:\/\/skinmc.net\/capes\/custom
\n– https:\/\/www.planetminecraft.com\/mob-skins\/?op2=8
\n– SkinMC Cape Editor \u2014 create your own custom cape
\n– Feel free to add more here!<\/p>\n
## What format does it support?<\/p>\n
Currently capes must be<\/p>\n
– .png, .jpg, .jpeg
\n– 64x32px<\/p>\n
### Contribute<\/p>\n
Contribute code on GitHub or submit your ideas for future versions!<\/p>\n
– https:\/\/github.com\/SkinMC<\/p>\n
## License<\/p>\n
This project is licensed under the [GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1](LICENSE) (LGPL-2.1).<\/p>\n
## Credits<\/p>\n
This mod is built with Architectury, which enables a single codebase to run on both Fabric and NeoForge.<\/p>\n
## Do you need support?<\/p>\n
Please open a support ticket<\/p>\n
– https:\/\/skinmc.freshdesk.com\/support\/tickets\/new<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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