SimpleLook

# SimpleLook (https://img.shields.io/badge/Minecraft-1.21.9--26.2-green)](https://minecraft.net) (https://img.shields.io/badge/Mod%20Loader-Fabric-blue)](https://fabricmc.net) (https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow)](LICENSE) (https://img.shields.io/badge/Version-1.3.0-orange)](https://modrinth.com/project/simplelook) **Look around freely while moving - inspired by Rust's free look feature.** SimpleLook allows you to glance around without changing your movement direction. The keybind is **unbound by default** - we recommend binding it to **Left Alt**. Once bound, hold the key and move your mouse to look around independently while running, walking, flying with elytra, swimming, or doing anything else. **Author:** Partacus-SPQR **Source:** (https://github.com/Partacus-SPQR/SimpleLook) **Download:** (https://modrinth.com/project/simplelook) --- ## Features - **Free Look Camera** - Look around independently from your movement direction - **Smooth Camera Movement** - Configurable smoothing for natural-feeling camera motion - **Smooth Return** - Camera smoothly returns to center when you release the key - **Customizable Key Binding** - Rebind to any key or mouse button - **Hold or Toggle Mode** - Choose between holding the key or pressing once to toggle - **Configurable Limits** - Set maximum horizontal and vertical look angles - **Adjustable Speed** - Configure how fast the camera returns to center - **Works Everywhere** - Use while running, walking, swimming, flying with elytra, or riding mounts (horses, pigs, striders, happy ghasts, and more) --- ## How to Use 1. **Set Up**: Go to **Options > Controls > Key Binds** and find the **SimpleLook** category 2. **Bind Key**: Assign a key to "Free Look" (we recommend **Left Alt**) 3. **Use**: Hold your bound key and move your mouse to look around 4. **Release**: Let go and the camera smoothly returns to center ### Configuration - Open **Options > Controls > Key Binds** and find the **SimpleLook** category to rebind - For additional settings, install **Mod Menu** to access the configuration screen --- ## Configuration Options All settings can be adjusted in-game with Mod Menu (and optionally Cloth Config for an enhanced UI): | Setting | Default | Description | |---------|---------|-------------| | **Enabled** | On | Enable/disable the mod | | **Max Yaw** | 135 degrees | Maximum horizontal look angle | | **Max Pitch** | 90 degrees | Maximum vertical look angle | | **Return Speed** | 25% | How fast the camera returns to center | | **Smoothing** | 20% | Camera movement smoothing (lower = faster turning) | | **Toggle Mode** | Off (Hold) | Off = hold the key to look (release reverts); On = press once to toggle on/off | --- ## Installation 1. Install (https://fabricmc.net/use/installer/) 2. Install (https://modrinth.com/mod/fabric-api) 3. Download SimpleLook and place in your `mods` folder 4. (Optional) Install (https://modrinth.com/mod/modmenu) for in-game configuration 5. Set your keybind in **Options > Controls > Key Binds > SimpleLook** --- ## Version Compatibility | Minecraft | Mod Version | Fabric Loader | Java | |-----------|-------------|---------------|------| | 26.2 | 1.3.0 | 0.18.4 or higher | Java 25 | | 26.1 | 1.3.0 | 0.18.4 or higher | Java 25 | | 1.21.11 | 1.3.0 | 0.18.4 or higher | Java 21 | | 1.21.10 | 1.3.0 | 0.18.4 or higher | Java 21 | | 1.21.9 | 1.3.0 | 0.18.4 or higher | Java 21 | --- ## Dependencies **Required:** - Fabric API **Optional (Recommended):** - Mod Menu - For in-game configuration access - Cloth Config - For enhanced configuration UI --- ## FAQ **Q: Does this work in multiplayer?** A: Yes. SimpleLook is completely client-side and works on any server. **Q: Does this give any unfair advantage?** A: No. It is purely visual. Your character still faces the direction you are moving, and other players see you normally. **Q: Can I use this while flying with elytra?** A: Yes. It works with all movement types including elytra flight, swimming, and riding. **Q: Does it work while riding mounts?** A: Yes. It works with all rideable entities including horses, pigs, striders, happy ghasts, and any other mounts. **Q: Is this like the free look in Rust?** A: Exactly. It is inspired by Rust's free look feature that lets you look around while sprinting. **Q: Why is the keybind unbound by default?** A: To avoid conflicts with other mods. We recommend binding it to Left Alt for the most natural experience. --- ## License This mod is licensed under the MIT License. See (LICENSE) for details. --- *Made by Partacus-SPQR*