A proof-of-concept server-side mod that uses Text Display entities to show images, videos, and dynamic sources to vanilla clients.

Needs a resource pack. (Link)

It's recommended to require it on the server side. See https://minecraft.wiki/w/Server.properties.

Images

Videos

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Y5YCB_IogE8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Video Sources

You can write scripts that output a source (such as your screen or webcam) to a file and then point Vanilla Display to it. - See commands.md.

How to use

See commands.md.

Features

• No client-side mods required
• Display static images, looping videos, and dynamic sources
• Versatile - See Video Sources

Limitations

• Supported format: JPG
• Max resolution: 256x256
• Max FPS: 20 (recommended: 10)
• Performance drops when using many displays at once

Note

Not ready for production. If you’re a server admin interested in supporting or sponsoring further development, get in touch: @pattlebass.bsky.social.