Overlay Animation API
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.16–1.19. Download on the author's site.
⬇ Download on CurseForge
Welcome to Overlay API
This mod is specifically aimed at MCreator users.
The library will be used to allow anyone to have access to overlay animations/screen tints
The overlays can be grouped up, and removed together by using the same key!
Features
Built in
Static / Hypno / Screen Tint
Support for
Custom overlays/animations
How does it work
Animations/Overlays are controlled by a command to give users the most ease
Simply run a command in the name of an entity and you're good
External Overlays/Animations (Your Mod)
/overlayapi external <keycode> <red> <green> <blue> <alpha> <maxFrames> <delay> <file_location>
Ex
" /overlayapi external blueFire .0 0 .4 1 32 1 minecraft:textures/block/fire_1.png "
Built in Overlays / Animations
/overlayapi internal static <keycode> <red> <green> <blue> <alpha> <delay>
/overlayapi internal tint <keycode> <red> <green> <blue> <alpha>
/overlayapi internal swirl <keycode> <background_red> <b_green> <b_blue> <foreground_red> <f_green> <f_blue> <alpha> <delay>
Minecraft Overlays/Animations
/overlayapi minecraft pumpkin <keycode> <alpha>
Removing Overlays/Animations
/overlayapi clear all
/overlayapi clear key <keycode>
Versions
The current goal is to support everything from 1.16.5 and up
However, that can change, and versions will not be supported equally
Can I Use this In a Modpack?
It's meant to be a library, go for it
Can I be a contributor
If you would like to contribute animationstrips, or overlay textures
feel free to DM me on discord @spidrone
Official Discord Server?
Nadda, however feel free to join us at MCreative!
Ask any questions you need in one of the help channels
https://discord.gg/XHNSGzMsXa
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.16.5, 1.18.2, 1.19.2
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
Overlay Animation API is a free Minecraft Java mod. Compatible with Minecraft 1.16.5, 1.18.2, 1.19.2, 1.19.4. Downloaded 1,366 times (via CurseForge). Download it and open it directly in the game.