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A cosmetic mod that adds wearable capes, allowing players to equip and display custom cape designs on their character.

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Overview

The Capes Mod (version 26.1.2 for Minecraft) is an exhaustive cosmetic utility designed to bring the rare and prestigious appearance of capes to every player. Historically, capes in Minecraft were limited to Mojang employees, Minecon attendees, or specific event participants. This mod breaks those limitations by allowing players to fetch and display capes from a variety of popular third-party services or even upload their own custom designs.

Unlike many other cosmetic mods, the Capes Mod is lightweight and focuses on client-side rendering, ensuring that it does not impact server performance. It acts as a bridge between the player's character and multiple cape databases, rendering the appropriate texture based on the player's UUID. Furthermore, the mod features full synchronization, meaning any other player using the mod will be able to see your chosen cape, and you will be able to see theirs.

A player character showcasing a custom animated cape in a forest biome

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Frequently asked questions

How do I equip a cape in this mod?
Open your inventory and look for the cape slot (usually displayed near your armor slots). Select a cape from your available options and click to equip it. The cape will appear on your character immediately in-game.
Where do I get Capes to use with this mod?
You can use capes from external sources like cape databases or custom cape files. The mod also lets you use capes if you legitimately own them on your Java Edition account. Check the guide on using custom capes from external sources for detailed steps.
Can I use custom elytra skins with this mod?
Yes, this mod allows you to equip custom elytra skins just like capes. The process is similar—select your custom elytra from the available options in the mod's interface.
Why isnt my cape showing up in multiplayer?
Other players will only see your cape if they also have this mod installed. If you're on a server, the server may need to have the mod installed or whitelisted for capes to display to everyone.

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