Nick Paints

Mod

create custom paints for your nickname

Type

Mod

Modrinth Downloads

902

Modrinth ID

Last Updated

Sep 26, 2026

Description

NickPaints is an advanced, client-side Fabric mod that brings your Minecraft identity to life with fully customizable, animated gradient nicknames.

Animated Gradient Nicknames: Create beautiful, flowing gradients with multiple colors that animate smoothly over your nametag.
Cloud Syncing: Design your unique paint and sync it to the cloud. Other players with the mod will see your custom nametag exactly as you designed it.
Extensive Customization: Use a simple yet powerful syntax to control every aspect of your gradient, including animation speed, gradient length, style (smooth or blocky), animation direction, and more.
Live In-Game GUI: Press a key (default G) to open an interface with a real-time preview of your design. Features tab-completion for easy argument input.
Client-Side Control: Locally disable paints for all players or specific individuals with simple in-game commands. Your preferences are saved and persist across sessions.

This is a client-side Fabric mod.

The easiest way to configure your paint is through the in-game GUI.

Press G (configurable in controls) to open the settings screen.
Enter your gradient string in the text field. You will see a live preview of your design at the top.
Use Tab to autocomplete arguments like speed(), segment(), etc.
Click "Save & Sync to Cloud" to save your design and make it visible to other players. This requires a valid Mojang session.

The core of the mod is its powerful gradient string syntax. It consists of a list of colors followed by optional arguments.

Colors are defined using standard HEX codes, separated by commas. #ff0000, #0000ff - A simple gradient from red to blue.

Arguments are added after the colors, in any order.

Argument	Description	Example
`speed(ms)`	Controls the animation speed in milliseconds. A full cycle takes this amount of time.	`speed(2000)`
`segment(chars)`	Stretches the full gradient over a specified number of characters. Allows long gradients to "scroll" across short names.	`segment(15)`
`style(block)`	Changes the gradient from a smooth blend to sharp, distinct color blocks.	`style(block)`
`direction(rtl)`	Reverses the gradient and animation direction from Right-to-Left instead of the default Left-to-Right.	`direction(rtl)`
`static(true)`	Completely disables all animation, creating a static gradient.	`static(true)`
`rainbow(ms)`	A special preset that creates an animated rainbow effect. Overrides any HEX colors.	`rainbow(3000)`

Full Example: #e0c3fc, #8ec5fc, #8ec5fc, #e0c3fc speed(1000) segment(8) direction(rtl)

NickPaints provides a set of client-side commands for managing local settings.

Command	Description
`/nickpaints clear-cache`	Clears the local cache of other players' paints, forcing the mod to re-fetch them.
`/nickpaints toggle global [true/false]`	Enables or disables the rendering of ALL custom paints. Toggles if no state is provided.
`/nickpaints toggle player <username> [true/false]`	Disables or enables rendering for a specific player. Supports tab-completion for online and already-disabled players.
`/nickpaints toggle list`	Displays the current global rendering status and lists all players for whom paints are locally disabled.