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How to install ModelEngine

What is ModelEngine?

ModelEngine is a Minecraft plugin that allows you to use custom 3D models (made in Blockbench) on mobs. You can create dragons, dinosaurs, animated NPCs, etc., and bring them into the game — fully animated and customizable.

⚠️ ModelEngine is not a mob editor on its own — it works with plugins like MythicMobs to attach models to mobs.

What You Need Before Installing

  • Paper or Purpur server (Spigot is not supported anymore for ModelEngine)
  • Minecraft Java Edition (not supported on Bedrock)
  • Resource pack support (so your players see the models) For example Nexo – Read More >
  • MythicMobs (if you want to make mobs using your custom models) – Read More >

Step 1: Download ModelEngine

  1. Go to the official dowload page – DOWNLOAD MODELENGINE >
  2. Find the “Go to Download” button in the top right(Lite version is free)
  3. ModelEngine comes in two versions (MAKE SURE TO GET MODELENGINE 4):
    1. Free Version (Lite): basic functionality
    2. Premium Version: more features, animations, and better model control 
    3. ⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE: Premium has more features, most Mobs you buy on this website or similar website require the premium version of ModelEngine
  4. You’ll get a file like: ModelEngine-4.x.x.jar

Step 2: Install ModelEngine on your server

  1. Locate your server’s plugins/ folder
  2. Drop the ModelEngine.jar file into the plugins folder
  3. Start or restart your server
  4. You should now see a ModelEngine folder created in plugins/ – this contains config files and examples

Step 3: Check if its working

  1. In the console or in-game (if you’re OP), type:
    1. /meg
  2. You should see plugin commands listed, meaning it’s loaded correctly!

Final Notes