SkinLibrary

Free plan Linux

What SkinLibrary is

SkinLibrary is a free, MIT-licensed mod for Fabric servers that lets players choose skins from a library with the /skin command. Players can connect with a vanilla client and do not need to install the mod. Server operators create the library by placing PNG files in a folder, with each filename used as a skin name. Players can browse the collection, choose a named or random skin, use a Minecraft account skin or PNG URL, reset to their account skin, and reload the library. The in-chat browser is paged and grouped by author; entries are clickable on Minecraft 1.21.5 and later. 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. FabricTailor handles skin changes and MineSkin uploads, while SkinLibrary supplies the collection and chat browser. An optional HTTP catalogue is available for servers that already run a skin service. English and Polish translations are included, and custom language files can be added without rebuilding.

Who it suits

SkinLibrary may suit operators of Fabric servers who want players to choose from a server-curated skin collection. It is intended for Minecraft Java Edition servers with the listed dependencies.

What it does well

Players can join with vanilla clients
Skin library uses PNG files in a folder
Includes named and random skin choices
English and Polish translations included
MIT licensed

What to know first

Requires Fabric API and FabricTailor
Requires Java 21
Does not support Bedrock Edition skins

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
SkinLibrary	MIT-licensed Fabric mod · requires Fabric API and FabricTailor · server-side	Free

As modrinth.com lists them, read 5 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the SkinLibrary listing.
Set up a Fabric server with Java 21.
Install Fabric API and FabricTailor alongside SkinLibrary.
Place PNG files in a folder to populate the library.
Players can use /skin to browse and choose a skin.

Verdict

SkinLibrary provides a folder-based skin collection and in-chat browser for compatible Fabric servers. Server operators should account for its Java and mod dependencies before setup.

Questions

How much does SkinLibrary cost?

SkinLibrary is free. Its listed plan is free, and the project is MIT-licensed.

Do players need to install the mod?

No. Players can join the server with a vanilla client and do not need to install SkinLibrary.

What does a server need to run it?

It requires a Fabric server, Java 21, Fabric API, and FabricTailor. FabricTailor performs skin changes and MineSkin uploads.

Which Minecraft versions are listed as compatible?

The listing identifies Fabric support for Minecraft Java Edition 1.19.x, 1.20.x, 1.21.x, and 26.2.

Can I use it with an existing skin service?

Yes. An optional HTTP catalogue can be configured with libraryUrl for servers that already run a skin service.

Is SkinLibrary open source?

Yes. The project is licensed under MIT.

Facts from SkinLibrary's own pages

Chat browser: The in-chat library is paged and grouped by author, and entries are clickable on Minecraft 1.21.5 and later. · modrinth.com, 5 Oct 2026
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. · modrinth.com, 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. · modrinth.com, 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. · modrinth.com, 5 Oct 2026
Integration: FabricTailor performs the skin changes and MineSkin upload; SkinLibrary supplies the curated library and chat browser. · modrinth.com, 5 Oct 2026
License: The project is licensed under MIT. · modrinth.com, 5 Oct 2026
Optional catalogue: An optional HTTP catalogue can be configured with libraryUrl for servers that already run a skin service. · modrinth.com, 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. · modrinth.com, 5 Oct 2026
Purpose: SkinLibrary lets Fabric server players choose skins from a library using the /skin command. · modrinth.com, 5 Oct 2026
Requirements: The listing says a Fabric server, Java 21, Fabric API, and FabricTailor are required. · modrinth.com, 5 Oct 2026
Skin library: The library can be populated by placing PNG files in a folder, with each filename becoming a skin name. · modrinth.com, 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. · github.com, 5 Oct 2026
Translations: English (en_us) and Polish (pl_pl) are included, and custom language files can be added without rebuilding. · modrinth.com, 5 Oct 2026
Vanilla clients: Players can join with a vanilla client and do not need to install the mod. · modrinth.com, 5 Oct 2026

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