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Spec score 8.6 #2 of 24 in Minecraft Character Customizers

What it is

Customizable Player Models is a free, MIT-licensed project for creating custom avatars for Minecraft Java Edition. Its editor lets users alter vanilla player parts, add custom model parts and textures, and hide or move pieces of the normal player model. Textures can be animated, and parts of a skin can glow. Models must be exported and loaded by uploading the exported image as a Minecraft skin; exported models can also be stored in unused skin space or as a GitHub Gist. Export options include a Minecraft skin file, .cpmmodel, and Base64 model data. The maker lists mod downloads for Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, and Quilt across Minecraft versions. An optional Bukkit/Spigot plugin supports in-game skin changes and offers the same features as installing the mod on a Forge or Fabric server. Voice chat animations need separate compatibility mods. ViveCraft support is listed, and OSC-driven animations require the CPM OSC compatibility addon. The model-sharing site is under development; the project links to Discord for support and bug reports.

Spec sheet

What it does
Customizable Player Models is a Minecraft Java mod and plugin for building custom player avatars.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Purpose
The project lets users create custom Minecraft avatars using an editor.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The project links to a Discord server, and the model site asks users to report bugs there.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cpmmodels.tom5454.com
License
The repository and Modrinth listing identify the project as MIT licensed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Animations
The editor supports custom idle, walking and sitting animations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minecrafthub.io
API artifact
The documented Gradle API artifact is com.tom5454.cpm:CustomPlayerModels-API with loader-specific compile and runtime dependencies.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github-wiki-see.page
Base64 export
Base64 model data is intended for server owners and map makers and can be loaded through commands or the API.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Blockbench integration
A Blockbench plugin can import and export CPM projects, but its README labels it beta and warns that some features are unsupported and animations may break on import.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Community support
The official FAQ directs users to Discord tutorials, free models and a community guide.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
CurseForge distribution
CurseForge lists 6,053,913 project downloads and a September 20, 2026 update for the Forge project.Read 15 Oct 2026 · curseforge.com
Custom appearance
Additional model parts can use custom textures, and parts of the normal player model can be hidden or moved.Read 8 Oct 2026 · curseforge.com
Custom geometry
Creators can add geometry such as horns, wings, tails, hats and extra limbs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minecrafthub.io
Developer API
The API provides the ICPMPlugin interface, loader registration hooks, player-renderer creation, local-model loading, poses, gestures and submodel rendering.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github-wiki-see.page
Documentation scope
The official wiki contains roughly 40 pages covering modeling, texturing, templates, animations, exporting, integrations, commands and API beta documentation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Export and use
Models must be exported and loaded by uploading the exported image as a Minecraft skin.Read 8 Oct 2026 · curseforge.com
Glow effects
Individual model parts can use glow effects similar to glow-squid rendering.Read 15 Oct 2026 · curseforge.com
Hide or move vanilla parts
Normal player-model parts can be hidden or repositioned.Read 15 Oct 2026 · curseforge.com
In-game editor
The model editor is included in the mod and does not require a separate editor application.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Independent feature summary
MinecraftHub describes CPM as an in-game 3D avatar editor with custom geometry, glow, animations, a public model browser and higher-resolution textures.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minecrafthub.io
Installation requirement
MinecraftHub says users must download the loader-matched jar and place it in the Minecraft mods folder.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minecrafthub.io
Limit: community marketplace
A Reddit user seeking a CPM artist reported that the official Discord felt empty or abandoned and that portfolios were difficult to find.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Limit: visibility
Other players see custom geometry only when their client has CPM or the server runs a CPM Bukkit, Paper, Spigot, Purpur or Folia build; otherwise they see the normal skin.Read 15 Oct 2026 · minecrafthub.io
Loader integrations
Published builds cover Forge, Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt, Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur, Folia, Babric and BTA.Read 15 Oct 2026 · modrinth.com
Maker identity
The public repository and distribution pages identify the maker as the GitHub account tom5454 (also shown as tom54541 on CurseForge).Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Model sharing site
The maker’s CPM Models site says it is under development and lets visitors browse published creator models.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cpmmodels.tom5454.com
Model storage
Exported models are stored in unused space on a Minecraft skin or as a GitHub Gist.Read 8 Oct 2026 · curseforge.com
Model-file export
A .cpmmodel file is stored in the Minecraft player_models directory and requires the mod or plugin on the server for in-game switching.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Models site status
The companion CPM Models site describes itself as open beta and links to downloadable builds, a web editor and the Blockbench plugin.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpmmodels.tom5454.com
Modrinth distribution
Modrinth lists 2.9 million downloads and 1.7 thousand followers for the project.Read 15 Oct 2026 · modrinth.com
OSC integration
OSC can drive animations for eye or face tracking, heart rate, Stream Deck buttons, or scripts, and requires the CPM OSC compatibility addon.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Privacy statement
The companion site says it uses login/session cookies and consent-based analytics, does not retain personal data, IP addresses or locations, and deletes raw analytics data after aggregation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpmmodels.tom5454.com
Release date
GitHub records release 0.6.25 on November 6 with a Minecraft 1.21.10 port and fixes for mannequins, color sliders, login and editor crashes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Release news
Release 0.6.26 added spear-holding animations, Forge and NeoForge plugin registration, Folia support and compatibility fixes for Real Camera and Vivecraft.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security disclosure
GitHub reports that the repository has no SECURITY.md policy and no published security advisories.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Server plugin
An optional Bukkit/Spigot plugin supports changing skins in game and provides the same features as installing the mod on a Forge or Fabric server.Read 8 Oct 2026 · curseforge.com
Skin export
A skin export stores model data in unused skin space and works on vanilla servers, but the model cannot be changed in-game.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported loaders
The maker lists downloads for Forge, NeoForge, Fabric, and Quilt across Minecraft versions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · curseforge.com
Supported Minecraft versions
Modrinth lists Java Edition support from Beta 1.7.3 and 1.2.5 through current 26.x and 1.21.x releases.Read 15 Oct 2026 · modrinth.com
Terms restrictions
The companion site's terms prohibit NSFW, malware, exploits and infringing uploads, and permit moderation actions including removal and bans.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cpmmodels.tom5454.com
Textures
Models support custom textures and higher-resolution skin textures.Read 15 Oct 2026 · curseforge.com
Upload limits
The built-in paste service allows up to 15 pastes and 100 kB per file; models above 30 kB need an upload location.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Voice chat integration
Simple Voice Chat and Plasmo Voice animations require separate compatibility mods.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
VR integration
The integration wiki lists ViveCraft support for Forge and a Mixin version for Forge and Fabric.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Create and export custom player models · Minecraft mod downloads Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and MIT licensed
  • Supports custom and animated textures
  • Exports skin files, .cpmmodel, and Base64 data
  • Downloads listed for four mod loaders
  • Optional Bukkit/Spigot server plugin

Limits

  • Models must be exported and uploaded as Minecraft skins
  • Voice chat animations need separate compatibility mods
  • OSC animation requires a compatibility addon
  • Model-sharing site is under development

Who it suits

The project suits Minecraft Java Edition players who want to make and export custom player models. It may also suit creators interested in animations or server-side skin changes, provided they account for the required compatibility add-ons.

Verdict

Customizable Player Models offers extensive avatar editing and several ways to export or store models, with downloads across multiple mod loaders. Some integrations need separate compatibility mods, and the sharing site remains under development.

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