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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

MiniMOTD

Minecraft plugin/mod to set the server list MOTD using MiniMessage for formatting, supporting RGB colors.

Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.

Quick answer

Which MiniMOTD release should I use?

Updated last month
Latest stable file 2.2.5
Game version 26.3
Loader velocity

MiniMOTD 2.2.5 targets 26.3 with velocity. Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is MiniMOTD required on the client, server, or both?

Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.

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

This file is marked server-only.

What else does MiniMOTD 2.2.5 need?

2.2.5. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

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

Before you install it

Add MiniMOTD without breaking your instance.

Built for MiniMOTD 2.2.5. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 2.2.5. It targets 26.3 with velocity; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.2.5. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does MiniMOTD add?

MiniMOTD logo

MiniMOTD is a basic server list MOTD plugin/mod for Minecraft servers and proxies

  • MiniMOTD supports RGB colors and gradients through MiniMessage, which is also where MiniMOTD gets it's name.
  • For more detailed info on formatting text, refer to the MiniMessage docs.
  • RGB colors are automatically downsampled for outdated clients.
  • Requires Fabric API

Downloads

Downloads can be obtained from GitHub releases. There is a separate jar for each platform, as well as a universal jar for all platforms. Paper and Spigot share the same jar, as do Waterfall and Bungeecord.

Configuration

See the wiki for configuration details

Screenshots

demo motd image

Project description from Modrinth.

Pick your setup

MiniMOTD by Minecraft version and loader

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

55 available setups

Showing the newest 12 of 33 game versions. Older files are in the list below.

Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.

Recent files

MiniMOTD versions and loaders

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Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.