SkinLibrary
SkinLibrary is a free, MIT-licensed Fabric server mod for giving players a choice of skins through the /skin command.
What SkinLibrary is
SkinLibrary is a free, MIT-licensed Fabric server mod for giving players a choice of skins through the /skin command. Server operators build its library by putting PNG files in a folder; each filename serves as the skin’s name. Players can browse and select a named or random skin, use a Minecraft account skin or PNG URL, restore their account skin, and reload the library. Its in-chat browser is paged and grouped by author, with clickable entries on Minecraft 1.21.5 and later. Players can join using a vanilla client without installing the mod. The listing identifies support for Minecraft Java Edition 1.19.x, 1.20.x, 1.21.x, and 26.2. Setup requires a Fabric server, Java 21, Fabric API, and FabricTailor, which handles skin changes and MineSkin uploads. An optional HTTP catalogue is available for servers with an existing skin service. The basic folder setup needs neither a hosted web service nor API keys.
Good
- Players can join without installing the mod.
- PNG filenames become selectable skin names.
- Players can choose named or random skins.
- Basic folder setup needs no hosted web service.
Watch out
- Requires Fabric API and FabricTailor.
- Requires Java 21.
- Does not support Bedrock Edition skins.
Who it suits
SkinLibrary suits Fabric server operators who want players to browse a curated skin collection while joining with vanilla clients. It requires Java 21, Fabric API, and FabricTailor.
Verdict
SkinLibrary provides a folder-based skin library and in-chat browser for Fabric servers. Its required server components and Java 21 make it a fit for operators prepared to manage that setup.
Plans and prices
From SkinLibrary's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| SkinLibrary | Free | MIT-licensed Fabric mod · requires Fabric API and FabricTailor · server-side |
The facts
Each one read from SkinLibrary's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Chat browser
- The in-chat library is paged and grouped by author, and entries are clickable on Minecraft 1.21.5 and later.checked 5 Oct 2026
What it does
- Commands
- Commands include browsing the library, choosing a named or random skin, using a Minecraft account skin or PNG URL, resetting to the account skin, and reloading the library.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The listing identifies Fabric support for Minecraft Java Edition 1.19.x, 1.20.x, 1.21.x, and 26.2.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Configuration
- Configuration options include whether player and URL skins are allowed, a cooldown, an operator requirement, page size, model type, and command aliases.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Integration
- FabricTailor performs the skin changes and MineSkin upload; SkinLibrary supplies the curated library and chat browser.checked 5 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is licensed under MIT.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Optional catalogue
- An optional HTTP catalogue can be configured with libraryUrl for servers that already run a skin service.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- The listing says no web service needs to be hosted and no API keys are needed for its basic folder-based setup.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SkinLibrary lets Fabric server players choose skins from a library using the /skin command.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The listing says a Fabric server, Java 21, Fabric API, and FabricTailor are required.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Skin library
- The library can be populated by placing PNG files in a folder, with each filename becoming a skin name.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker's repository says issue reports request the mod version, Minecraft version, and loader, and asks users to attach the server log.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Translations
- English (en_us) and Polish (pl_pl) are included, and custom language files can be added without rebuilding.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Vanilla clients
- Players can join with a vanilla client and do not need to install the mod.checked 5 Oct 2026
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