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Hand Shaker

Solution to disconnect users with unwanted mods. You can: blacklist, allow or require mods

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Quick answer

Which Hand Shaker release should I use?

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Latest stable file [Fabric] 7.0.1 1.21
Game version 1.21, 1.21.8, 1.21.5
Loader Fabric

Hand Shaker [Fabric] 7.0.1 1.21 targets 1.21, 1.21.8, 1.21.5 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Hand Shaker required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does Hand Shaker [Fabric] 7.0.1 1.21 need?

[Fabric] 7.0.1 1.21. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Handlib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Handlib Needed by Hand Shaker [Fabric] 7.0.1 1.21
required
Matching file found Matched file: handlib-1.21.11-0.0.3.jar

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Hand Shaker without breaking your instance.

Built for Hand Shaker [Fabric] 7.0.1 1.21. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use [Fabric] 7.0.1 1.21. It targets 1.21, 1.21.8, 1.21.5 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Handlib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside [Fabric] 7.0.1 1.21. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Hand Shaker add?

⚠️ This project requires to be set up on both sides, client and server side ⚠️

You can get plugin for Paper/Purpur there

🤝 HandShaker 6.0.0 (Beta)

Modrinth CurseForge Paper Purpur Wiki Ko-fi Fabric API Neo Forge


📋 What is HandShaker?

HandShaker is a cross-platform mod/plugin verification system for Minecraft servers and clients. It enables servers to detect which mods players are running and enforce mod restrictions with customizable policies.

🎯 Core Functionality

  • Fabric/Neoforge Client → Sends your active mod list to the server upon join
  • Paper/Fabric/NeoForge Server → Validates mod lists against configured rules and enforces restrictions
  • Multi-platform Support → Works across Fabric, Paper, and NeoForge
  • Cryptographic Integrity → Prevents tampered or self-compiled HandShaker mods
  • Flexible Configuration → Per-mod rules: Required, Allowed, or Blacklisted

✨ Key Features

Feature Description
🔐 Per-Mod Configuration Individually set mod allowance to Required, Allowed, or Blacklisted
🚫 Customizable Enforcement Configurable kick messages and auto-ban capabilities
📊 Player History Database Store and query player mod histories
👀 Player Mod Viewing Administrators can see other players' mod lists
✔️ Integrity Verification Cryptographic signatures prevent spoofed mod reports
🔐 Custom Actions Allows to setup custom events (commands) for triggered mods

🏗️ Platform Comparison

✅ Supported/Working ⚠️ Issues/Unsupported ❌ Unsupported/Broken

Features Paper (1.x - 6.x) Fabric (2.x - 6.x) NeoForge (6.x+)
Integrity Checking ✅ 6.x+
⚠️ 3.x - 5.x
✅ 6.x+
⚠️ 3.x - 5.x
✅ 6.0.0+
Configurable Rules ✅ 6.0.0+ ✅ 6.0.0+ ✅ 6.0.0+
Database Storage ✅ 5.0.0+ ✅ 5.0.0+ ✅ 6.0.0+
GeyserMC/Floodgate ✅ 5.2.0+ ✅ 5.2.0+
Permissions ✅ 5.0.0+ ✅ 5.0.0+
Folia Compatibility ✅ 6.0.0+
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🚀 Quick Start

Commands

Installation

  1. Download the appropriate mod/plugin for your platform:

    • Fabric Client: Place JAR in mods/ folder
    • Paper Server: Place JAR in plugins/ folder
    • NeoForge Client: Place JAR in mods/ folder
  2. Configure the mod/plugin

Basic Configuration

config: v4

# Behavior: "strict" - Force requires client-side mod or "vanilla" allow also non-mod clients
behavior: strict

# Integrity Mode: "signed" or "dev" - allow unsigned mods (if you are building own client/server fork)
integrity-mode: signed

# Whitelist mode: true = only allowed mods (inside whitelisted.yml), false = allowed by default.
# To work properly set "mods-whitelisted-enabled" must be true
whitelist: false

# Allow Bedrock players
allow-bedrock-players: false

# Player Database: Store and track player mod history (requires playerdb to be enabled)
playerdb-enabled: false

# Mod List Toggles: Enable/disable each mod list without losing configuration
mods-required-enabled: true
mods-blacklisted-enabled: true
mods-whitelisted-enabled: true

# Kick Messages - customize as needed (use {mod} for mod name)
messages:
  kick: "You are using a blacklisted mod: {mod}. Please remove it to join this server."
  no-handshake: "To connect to this server please download 'Hand-shaker' mod."
  missing-whitelist: "You are missing required mods: {mod}. Please install them to join this server."
  invalid-signature: "Invalid client signature. Please use the official HandShaker client mod."

  ban: "You have been banned for using a blacklisted mod: {mod}."
  bedrock: "Bedrock players are not allowed on this server."
  # custom messages for actions can be added here
  # placeholders are {mod} - mod which triggered, {player}
  test_action: "Hi, {player}! You are using {mod}! Thanks for using it!"
actions:
# System actions (Uses hardcoded functions, not recomended to copy these)
  kick:
    commands:
      - "kick {player} {messages.kick}"

  ban:
    commands:
      - "ban {player} {messages.ban}"
    log: true

  log:
    missing: "{player} tried to join but missing required mod/mods: {mod}"
    blacklisted: "{player} tried to join with blacklisted mod/mods: {mod}"

# Examples of custom actions
# placeholders are {mod} - mod which triggered, {player}, {messages.name_from_config.yml}

  test_action:
    commands:
      - "msg {player} {messages.test_action}"
      - "give {player} minecraft:diamond 1"
      - "say Say Hello to {player}, who is using {mod}!"

  watchdog:
    commands:
      - "ac increase_alert_level {player} 1000"

📝 Permissions

Permission Description Default
handshaker.admin Access to admin commands Operator
handshaker.bypass Bypass mod restrictions False

🎮 Supported Versions

Loader Versions Status Versions Status
Fabric 1.21 - 1.21.10, 1.21.11 ✅ Supported N/A N/A
Paper 1.21+ ✅ Supported N/A N/A
NeoForge 1.21 - 1.21.10, 1.21.11 ✅ Supported 1.20.1 Planned

📚 Documentation


🤝 Contributing

Issues, pull requests, and suggestions are welcome! Check the GitHub repository for contribution guidelines.

Project description from CurseForge.

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