Yes Steve Model

Summary

Yes Steve Model is a free Minecraft mod for modifying player models and animations with Minecraft Bedrock Edition model and animation files. It supports Bedrock model files from version 1.12.0 and compatible animation files from version 1.8.0. When ordinary players join a server, models can be synchronized to their computers; server operators can authorize individual models where authorization is required. Models distributed to player clients are encrypted binary files intended to help prevent theft. Pressing Z opens an animation wheel for playing motions and expressions. The mod lists compatibility with other mods including First-person Model, Carry On, Create, and Touhou Little Maid, subject to required versions. Version 2.6.5 supports Forge 1.20.1, Fabric 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, and NeoForge 1.21.1 and 26.1.2. It should be installed on both the Minecraft client and server for all functions to work normally. Supported systems include Windows and Linux AMD64 clients and servers, plus Android AArch64 clients; macOS is unsupported. Mobile gameplay is available through compatible launchers.

Who it is for

Yes Steve Model suits Minecraft players and server operators who want customized player models, animations, or model permissions. Mobile players can use it through compatible launchers, while macOS users are not supported.

Compared on Minecraft character customizers

Free plan

Yesyesstevemodel.github.io

Minecraft edition

bothyesstevemodel.github.io

Character preview

3dyesstevemodel.github.io

Component categories

body/player model, textures/materials, animations, armor, elytrayesstevemodel.github.io

Export formats

folder format, compressed package format, ysm encrypted formatyesstevemodel.github.io

Animation support

Yesyesstevemodel.github.io

Facts

Purpose

Yes Steve Model is a Minecraft mod that modifies the original player model using Minecraft Bedrock Edition model and animation files.yesstevemodel.github.io · 1 Oct 2026

Latest version

The latest release is version 2.6.5.yesstevemodel.github.io · 1 Oct 2026

Automatic synchronization

When ordinary players enter a server, the server automatically synchronizes models to their computers.yesstevemodel.github.io · 1 Oct 2026

Model encryption

Models sent to player clients are encrypted binary files intended to help prevent model theft.yesstevemodel.github.io · 1 Oct 2026

Model permissions

Server operators can authorize individual models before players can use them.yesstevemodel.github.io · 1 Oct 2026

Animation roulette

Pressing Z opens an animation roulette for playing animations such as motions and expressions.yesstevemodel.github.io · 1 Oct 2026

Maid support

YSM models and animations can be used on Touhou Little Maid models when the required mod versions are installed.yesstevemodel.github.io · 1 Oct 2026

Supported systems

The current support table lists Windows AMD64 and Linux AMD64 clients and servers, plus Android AArch64 clients; macOS is unsupported.yesstevemodel.github.io · 1 Oct 2026

Game loaders

Version 2.6.5 supports Forge 1.20.1, Fabric 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, and NeoForge 1.21.1 and 26.1.2.yesstevemodel.github.io · 1 Oct 2026

Installation requirement

The mod should be installed on both the Minecraft client and server for all functions to work normally.yesstevemodel.github.io · 1 Oct 2026

Mobile support

Since version 2.5.2, mobile gameplay is supported through compatible launchers including Fold Craft Launcher, Zalith Launcher and Zalith Launcher 2.yesstevemodel.github.io · 1 Oct 2026

Security architecture

Since version 1.2.0, core encryption and rendering are written in C++ to improve rendering performance and security, with limited cross-platform support.yesstevemodel.github.io · 1 Oct 2026

Security limitation

Version 2.2.2 and later uses AVX instructions, so CPUs released before 2010 can trigger an illegal-instruction crash.yesstevemodel.github.io · 1 Oct 2026

Community support

The FAQ directs users who cannot solve problems to the YSM community Discord server.yesstevemodel.github.io · 1 Oct 2026

Product

Yes Steve Model is a Minecraft mod for customizing and modifying player models and animations.yesstevemodel.github.io · 2 Oct 2026

Model assets

It uses Minecraft Bedrock Edition model and animation files and supports Bedrock model files from version 1.12.0 and compatible animation files from version 1.8.0.yesstevemodel.github.io · 2 Oct 2026

Server synchronization

When ordinary players join a server, the server automatically synchronizes its models to their computers.yesstevemodel.github.io · 2 Oct 2026

Model access controls

Server operators can authorize individual models, and only authorized models can be used when authorization is required.yesstevemodel.github.io · 2 Oct 2026

Encryption

Models distributed to player clients are encrypted binary files, and the maker says this helps prevent model theft.yesstevemodel.github.io · 2 Oct 2026

Animation controls

Pressing Z opens an animation wheel for playing animations such as motions and expressions.yesstevemodel.github.io · 2 Oct 2026

Minecraft versions

Version 2.6.5 supports Forge 1.20.1, Fabric 1.20.1 and 1.21.1, and NeoForge 1.21.1 and 26.1.2.yesstevemodel.github.io · 2 Oct 2026

Hardware limit

From version 2.2.2 onward, the mod uses the AVX instruction set, which the FAQ says requires a CPU released after 2010.yesstevemodel.github.io · 2 Oct 2026

Support channel

The FAQ directs users who cannot solve a problem themselves to the community Discord server.yesstevemodel.github.io · 2 Oct 2026

Maker and contributors

The project lists an official team and contributors, but the opened pages do not state a company name, headquarters, or founding year.github.com · 2 Oct 2026

Where it ranks on Everything Xiaomi

• Best Minecraft Character Customizers in 2026#8 of 24

Sources

• yesstevemodel.github.io/en/wiki/intro/· checked 1 Oct 2026
• yesstevemodel.github.io/en/wiki/faq/· checked 1 Oct 2026
• yesstevemodel.github.io/en/wiki/install/· checked 1 Oct 2026
• yesstevemodel.github.io/en/· checked 2 Oct 2026
• github.com/YesSteveModel/YSM-Wiki-Issues· checked 2 Oct 2026