Minecraft plugin MOTD

🔌 About the plugin MOTD

MOTD — is a plugin-name string commonly used for Message Of The Day plugins for Minecraft servers. Because multiple independent plugins and projects use the short name "MOTD", a single authoritative project named exactly "MOTD" could not be reliably identified in official sources during verification.

🎯 Purpose

MOTD describes the general purpose of MOTD‑style plugins: customizing the server list "Message Of The Day" (MOTD) and optionally in-game welcome messages. A typical MOTD plugin solves the problem of offering dynamic or formatted server list text so players see tailored information before joining.

What MOTD plugins generally provide (varies by author):

• rotate or randomize server list MOTD lines
• support color codes, gradients or MiniMessage/Mini‑formatting
• show server status, player counts or custom text in the ping response
• provide join/welcome messages or chat MOTD commands (optional)

Common use-cases:

• display a rotating promotional line on the server list
• show maintenance/closed messages when a server is offline (often via proxy)
• present formatted, multi‑line MOTDs with colors and centering

⚙ Main capabilities (general)

• dynamic server list MOTD (rotation/timers)
• color and formatting support (depends on plugin implementation)
• integration with placeholder systems (varies)
• configuration via YAML/JSON (typical)

🧩 Who it's for

• server admins who want a configurable serverlist message
• networks that need dynamic MOTDs for different subservers
• server operators who want formatted or localized MOTDs

🏗 Examples of usage

• rotate MOTD lines on refresh to show events, store, or discord link (text only)
• switch MOTD when enabling a maintenance mode (requires proxy support for networked setups)
• use placeholder variables to show current online players, TPS or server name

⌨️ Commands

Note: multiple plugins named or marketed as "MOTD" exist. Specific plugin commands could not be confirmed for a single project named exactly "MOTD".

🔐 Permissions

If you are evaluating a concrete "MOTD" plugin, check that plugin's official resource (Spigot/Modrinth/GitHub) for exact permission nodes and defaults.

⚙ Installation

📥 Installation (typical)

• Download the plugin .jar from the plugin's official release page.
• Place the .jar into your server's plugins/ directory.
• Restart the server (full restart recommended).

📦 Dependencies

Information varies by project. For many MOTD plugins there are no hard dependencies, but some variants support or recommend:

• PlaceholderAPI (optional) — for placeholders
• ProtocolLib (optional) — for advanced packet manipulation

No single authoritative "MOTD" plugin dependency list was identified.

🧾 Configuration

• Most MOTD‑type plugins generate a config file/folder on first run (config.yml or similar).
• Configuration commonly controls MOTD lines, timers, formatting, and placeholders.
• Database support (SQLite/MySQL) is uncommon for simple MOTD plugins but possible for advanced stateful projects — check the specific plugin.

🧠 Additional information

• Known conflicts: behavior can overlap with other plugins that intercept server list pings or manipulate join messages. When running multiple MOTD/Proxy plugins, test on staging.
• Limitations: MOTD content shown on the Minecraft server list is part of the server ping response; some proxy setups (BungeeCord/Velocity) or server.properties may override plugin behavior.

FAQ

Q1: Is there a single canonical "MOTD" plugin I should install? A1: No — many different plugins use "MOTD" or similar names. Verify the exact project and its official page before installing.

Q2: Will a MOTD plugin affect gameplay or performance? A2: Generally no — MOTD plugins are lightweight; however, advanced features (live status checks, external HTTP calls) can add overhead.

Q3: Do MOTD plugins collect telemetry (bStats)? A3: This depends on the specific plugin. For any candidate plugin, check its documentation or plugin.yml for metrics/bStats usage.

Q4: Do MOTD plugins support proxies (Bungee/Velocity)? A4: Some do, some don't. Proxy behavior often requires a plugin built for that proxy. Confirm support on the plugin's page.

📌 Verification note

During research multiple MOTD‑style plugins were found (examples include MiniMOTD, DynamicallyMOTD, LiveMotdManager, ActMotd and others). Because the short name "MOTD" is used by multiple independent projects, this entry intentionally provides a verified, conservative overview and flags missing specifics. For exact commands, permissions, URLs and changelogs, consult the specific project's official resource.