Vanity

What Vanity is

Vanity is a self-hosted web character creator for Minecraft Java servers. Players customize skins in a browser and apply the result in-game. The editor offers layered hair, eyes, clothing, accessories, beards, markings, and color controls, with a live 3D preview that supports zoom and idle animation. Multiple character profiles and named outfit presets can be saved. Server administrators can filter items by permission and use an owned-items system to control availability. The listing includes 12 color themes and six website layouts. Exports are PNG Minecraft skin files, covering categories such as base skins, skin colours, shirts, pants, jackets, shoes, accessories, beards, and markings. The described plugin requires Paper or Purpur 1.21+ and Java 21+, while Bukkit and Spigot are tagged as supported software. Setup requires a public URL and an open plugin web port in the hosting firewall. A MineSkin API key is required; SkinsRestorer is recommended and PlaceholderAPI optional. The Standard license costs $8.99, paid once and includes updates and one year of creator support.

Who it suits

Vanity suits Minecraft Java server owners who want browser-based skin creation on a self-hosted site. It is useful where administrators need item permissions and owned-item controls.

Limits

The listed Standard plan is paid and does not include a free plan. Its license includes creator support for one year and access to new updates.

Getting started

1. Purchase the Standard license for $8.99, paid once
2. Run the plugin on Paper or Purpur 1.21+ with Java 21+
3. Configure the site's public URL
4. Open the plugin web port in the hosting firewall
5. Provide a MineSkin API key
6. Add SkinsRestorer if desired and PlaceholderAPI if needed

Verdict

Vanity provides a focused web editor and administration controls for Minecraft skin customization. Its technical requirements and self-hosted setup should be checked before purchase.