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Origins: Skins

An Origins addon that allows Origins datapack creators assign custom player skins to origins using PNG files directly from datapacks.

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by Thedyingmonkey · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

Origins: Skins is a mod made by Thedyingmonkey. An Origins addon that allows Origins datapack creators assign custom player skins to origins using PNG files directly from datapacks.

It supports Minecraft 1.20. It has been downloaded 9 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Oct 22, 2026.

Supported versions

1.20

Release history

The newest is 1.0.0, released on Oct 22, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.20.1. It runs on Fabric. The download is 164 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.0.0Oct 22, 20261.20.1Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

Origins: Skins

Give your Origins a whole new appearance!

Origins: Skins is a Fabric addon for the Origins mod that allows datapack creators to assign custom player skins to their origins. Using a new power type, players can automatically change their appearance depending on which origin they have, without manually changing their Minecraft skin. Skins are also loaded directly from the datapacks using a new skins folder within the namespace. No resourcepacks are needed.

Features

  • This addon adds a new origin_skins:skin power type for datapack creators.
  • Supports PNG skin files stored directly inside Origins datapacks via a new skins folder.
  • Skins automatically change when players gain or lose the corresponding power.
  • There's also a new JSON field called "priority", which determines which skin takes precedence when multiple skin powers are active, the larger number taking the highest precedence.
  • This addon also supports Apoli's standard condition field.
  • Since this addon only overlays the skin on the player, the player's normal Minecraft skin is returned when no custom skin power is active.
  • This addon synchronizes custom skins between the server and connected clients.

How to Use

To assign a custom skin to an origin, create a power JSON using the origin_skins:skin power type.

Example Power

{
"type": "origin_skins:skin",
"skin": "example:skins/character.png",
"priority": 10
}

Where to Put Your Skin

To load your skins in game, you must create a new skins folder under your namespace folder, and then place your PNG inside the skins folder.

For example:

MyDatapack/
├── pack.mcmeta
└── data/
└── example/
├── origins/
│ └── example_origin.json
├── powers/
│ └── custom_skin.json
└── skins/
└── character.png

The power's "skin" field references the PNG using:

example:skins/character.png

You can then add the power to your origin's powers list just like any other Origins power.


Credits

Special thanks to SkinChanger by Manuel Sabogal (Edoren) for making their code open-source! Many parts of their skin-rendering and synchronization code were adapted for use in this addon.

Written by Thedyingmonkey. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Origins: Skins

  1. This mod is needed on both the server and every player who joins.

  2. Install Fabric for Minecraft 1.20.

  3. Add the mods it needs: Architectury API, Origins and Fabric API.

  4. Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the mods folder of your .minecraft directory.

  5. Start Minecraft with the Fabric profile.

  6. Easier: in Prism Launcher or the Modrinth App, search for Origins: Skins in your instance's mods and click Install. It adds the loader and the mods it needs for you.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft mods

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
1.20
Runs on
Fabric
Where it runs
Client and server
Edition
Java
Needs
Architectury API, Origins, Fabric API
License
MIT
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 12, 2026)

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Questions

Does Origins: Skins work on Minecraft 26.x?

Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.20.

Is Origins: Skins free?

Yes. Origins: Skins is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Origins: Skins client-side or server-side?

Both. The server and every player need Origins: Skins installed.

Does Origins: Skins need anything else?

Yes: Architectury API, Origins, Fabric API. Install it before Origins: Skins.

Is Origins: Skins still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to Origins: Skins?

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