I was trying to make a mod for a another minecraft mod as a total begginer

[xdawiddawidolxx]

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So there is this minecraft mod called Customizable Skin Models that allows to create custom new custom textures and even animations for them and many more.So I spent 5 hours modeling the new skin.Everything works fine but when I try to go play on servers it turnes out that the server need a special server side mod/plugin.So I wanted to create a mod that only allows the player to see their skin and so that the user dont need the server side mod/plugin with Copilot but he didnt give any advice at all.Is it possible for someone who is good at coding and also have this mod to make this mod? Also you can see my attempt at making the mod in my profile.Idk if its even possible to make such a mod.

[Abhiram-Rakesh]

It's partially possible, but with a key limitation.

What you can achieve client-side:
You can create a Fabric/Forge mod that renders your custom skin model (CSM) only for
yourself (in third-person view, on the character screen, etc.) without any
server-side mod. This works because rendering your own player model is handled
entirely client-side.

How it would work technically:

1. Your mod intercepts the local player's render call
2. It substitutes the vanilla skin renderer with your custom CSM model
3. This only applies to the client's own view, nobody else sees it

The hard limitation:

Other players on the server will never see your custom skin without a server-side
mod or a compatible client-side mod on their end too. This is because:

• Custom model data must be synced via the server to other clients
• Servers cannot be forced to relay arbitrary mod packets they don't have installed
• This is a fundamental multiplayer networking constraint, not a modding limitation

Practical suggestion:

Look into whether CSM has an optional server plugin mode where the client mod still
works locally even without the server having it. Many mods support a "client-only
fallback" mode. Check the CSM mod's GitHub issues/wiki — someone may have already
solved this or it may be a planned feature.

If you want to pursue making the mod yourself, start with the Fabric modding
tutorial: https://wiki.fabricmc.net/tutorial:setup and look into EntityRenderer mixins for custom player rendering.

[Priyanshu-byte-coder]

Yes, this is technically possible, but only client-side.

Customizable Skin Models works by sending extra model/animation data that normally requires the server mod to sync with other players. However, if your goal is only to see your own custom model locally, you can intercept the player renderer on the client and override the model/texture without needing server support.

A possible approach:

Hook into the client rendering pipeline (Fabric/Forge mixins or events)
Replace the default player model with the CSM model only for LocalPlayer
Prevent network sync requirements by loading the model purely from local resources
Ignore other players’ custom data

This means:
✔ You can see your own animated skin
✔ No server plugin required
✖ Other players will still see your normal skin

Copilot likely struggled because this requires understanding how CSM injects models and how Minecraft’s rendering layers work, not just basic mod scaffolding.

If your attempt already modifies the player renderer or model layer, you’re on the right track — the key part is forcing the custom model to load without relying on server packets.

So yes, definitely possible, just slightly advanced since it involves client-side rendering overrides rather than standard gameplay logic.

[xdawiddawidolxx]

Well so It would be difficult to create this mod? Im a total beginner in coding and creating mods so I probobly won't be able to make this mod myself.Maybe you can try to make it and experiment in your free time.But if not I understand.Also can you look at my files and tell me if i did good?

[Priyanshu-byte-coder]

It would probably be quite difficult for a total beginner, because this involves modifying the client rendering pipeline, not just adding normal gameplay features. Customizable Skin Models works by injecting custom geometry and animations into the player renderer, and usually expects the server mod to sync that data.

If someone were to try building a client-only version, some useful directions would be:

Look into how CSM attaches its model layer to the player renderer
Try overriding the renderer only for the LocalPlayer
Load the custom model from local resources instead of expecting server packets
Use Fabric mixins or Forge rendering events to intercept the player model
Ignore networking completely so the mod works purely client-side

This keeps the scope smaller and avoids needing any server plugin.

I might try to look into this in my free time and experiment a bit, but no promises since it requires digging into how CSM handles model injection internally.

[xdawiddawidolxx]

Don't worry about it if you don't succeed:)

[chaitanyajain18]

Yeah, it is possible, but only on the client side.
Since Customizable Skin Models normally needs the server to sync everything, you can’t make others see your skin without that. But if you only want to see it yourself, you can override the player rendering on your side and load the model locally.
Basically, you’d just apply the custom model to your own player and ignore any server sync.
So yeah, you’ll be able to see your animated skin without a server mod, but other players will still see your normal skin. It’s doable, just a bit advanced since it involves messing with rendering.