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: GitHub
Download: Modrinth

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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)

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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

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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

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Installation

1. Install Fabric Loader
2. Install Fabric API
3. Download SimpleLook and place in your mods folder
4. (Optional) Install Mod Menu for in-game configuration
5. Set your keybind in Options > Controls > Key Binds > SimpleLook

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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

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Dependencies

Required:

• Fabric API

Optional (Recommended):

• Mod Menu - For in-game configuration access
• Cloth Config - For enhanced configuration UI

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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.

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License

This mod is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.

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Made by Partacus-SPQR