Minecraft plugin MiniMOTD

🔌 About MiniMOTD

MiniMOTD — is a Minecraft plugin for servers and proxies that sets the server list MOTD using MiniMessage formatting. It provides RGB color and gradient support, automatic downsampling for older clients, and separate distributions for different server/proxy platforms. MiniMOTD is focused on the server list (ping) MOTD rather than in‑game chat messages.

🎯 Purpose

MiniMOTD solves the need for modern, richly formatted server list MOTDs on Paper/Spigot and proxy setups. It addresses:

• Sending MiniMessage‑formatted MOTDs (including gradients and hex RGB).
• Ensuring colors are downsampled for older clients and only sent where supported.
• Providing platform‑specific jars so server admins can install the correct build for Paper, Fabric, Velocity, Waterfall/Bungee and others.

(Confirmed features and platform support are documented in the plugin README and releases).

⚙ Main features

• MiniMessage formatting support (MiniMessage syntax for colors, gradients, etc.).
• RGB hex colors and gradients (displayed to 1.16+ clients or via proxies that support RGB).
• Automatic downsampling of RGB for outdated clients.
• Separate downloads / jars per platform and special bukkit/paper distributions where applicable.
• Works on both server and proxy platforms (Paper, Spigot, Fabric, Velocity, Waterfall/Bungee, Sponge, NeoForge). ()

🧩 Who it’s for

MiniMOTD is suitable for server owners and administrators who want a modern server list appearance without adding in‑game UI features. It fits:

• Survival and public networks aiming for a polished server list entry.
• Proxy networks that want consistent MOTD formatting across versions.
• Admins preferring config‑driven MOTD control over command‑driven changes.

🏗 Usage examples

• Rotate several MiniMessage‑formatted MOTDs so each ping can return a different gradient banner.
• Use RGB hex colors in MOTD strings while older clients receive a downsampled fallback.
• Install the Paper‑specific jar on Paper 1.21.8+ or the generic bukkit jar for other supported versions (distinct distributions provided). ()

⌨️ Commands

The official repository and README do not list runtime commands; configuration is done via config files. ()

🔐 Permissions

The official README does not document plugin permissions nodes. There is no permissions table in the official documentation (no explicit plugin permissions found). If you require permission nodes for specific integrations, check the plugin wiki or issue tracker. ()

⚙ Installation

📥 Installation

• Download the correct .jar for your platform (Paper/Spigot, Fabric, Velocity, Waterfall/Bungee, etc.).
• Place the .jar into your server/proxy plugins/ (or mods/ for Fabric if applicable).
• Restart the server or proxy (full restart recommended).
• Verify the plugin loads and check logs for messages.

Downloads are published on Modrinth, Hangar and GitHub releases (use the distribution that matches your platform). ()

📦 Dependencies

• No external dependencies (Vault, PlaceholderAPI, etc.) are listed as required in the official README. MiniMOTD relies on the server/proxy platform and MiniMessage formatting. ()

🧾 Configuration

• The README refers to the plugin wiki for configuration details; key config controls the MOTD strings and formatting.
• The plugin supports MiniMessage formatting (see MiniMessage docs for syntax). RGB sending is limited by client/proxy capabilities. ()
• Information about whether a config.yml is auto‑generated or exact config keys is available in the plugin wiki (see official repo). Specific config file details are not reproduced here.

🧠 Additional information

Known limitations / behavior

• RGB colors require 1.16+ clients or a proxy that supports RGB; older clients receive downsampled colors.
• Separate jars are provided per platform; installing the wrong distribution may fail to load. ()

Metrics and tracking

• MiniMOTD is listed on bStats (plugin metrics) according to public listings. ()

Support & community

• Official support channels and full configuration docs are referenced from the GitHub repository and associated project pages (Modrinth / Hangar / Spigot). Check the repository wiki and issue tracker for questions. ()

❓ FAQ

1. Will MiniMOTD change in‑game chat messages? No — MiniMOTD targets the server list (ping) MOTD formatting, not in‑game chat.

2. Do I need PlaceholderAPI or Vault? Official documentation does not list Vault/PlaceholderAPI as required dependencies.

3. How do I enable RGB or gradients? Use MiniMessage formatting in the MOTD config entries; RGB is only visible to supported clients or via compatible proxies.

4. Where do I get the correct jar for my setup? Downloads are available on Modrinth, Hangar and GitHub releases; choose the jar matching your server or proxy platform. ()

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