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Paradigm Essentials
A modular Minecraft server administration suite with a built-in dashboard, permissions, moderation, communication tools, automation, teleports, custom commands, and more
Quick answer
Which Paradigm Essentials release should I use?
Paradigm Essentials Paradigm 2.2.4 (neoforge 1.21.1) targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Paradigm Essentials required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Paradigm Essentials Paradigm 2.2.4 (neoforge 1.21.1) need?
Paradigm 2.2.4 (neoforge 1.21.1). Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Paradigm Essentials without breaking your instance.
Built for Paradigm Essentials Paradigm 2.2.4 (neoforge 1.21.1). Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Paradigm 2.2.4 (neoforge 1.21.1). It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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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.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Paradigm 2.2.4 (neoforge 1.21.1). It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Paradigm Essentials add?
Paradigm Essentials

Paradigm Essentials is a modular server administration suite for Minecraft.
Manage your server, players, permissions, moderation, communication, and automation from one cozy little mod with a built-in local web dashboard for when editing JSON files stops being fun :P
Built for Forge, Fabric, and NeoForge servers.
Version: 2.2.4
Author: Avalanche7CZ
License: CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0
One Mod, Lots of Server features
Paradigm combines the everyday tools a server needs into one modular system.
Enable what you need, disable what you dont, and do everything without downloading lots of separate mods.
Local Server Dashboard
Paradigm includes a built-in local web dashboard for server administration and configuration.
- Configuration editors for each module
- Permission and group management
- Command settings and cooldowns
- MOTD editor with formatting tools and previews
- Custom command editor
- Storage status and migration tools
No external panel required. It runs with your server all localy.

Server Administration
A collection of familiar server management and essential :3 commands.
- Homes and
/back - Spawn management
- Warps
- /tpa
- Fly and movement speed
- Heal and feed
- Gamemode shortcuts
- Time and weather controls
And plenty of admin utilities:
/vanish, /god, /invsee, /repair, /enchant, /sudo, /near, /whois, /top, /jump, /jump
Most built-in commands can be individually enabled or disabled.
Built-In Permissions & Groups
Paradigm includes its own permission and group system.
- Create and manage permission groups
- Group inheritance
- Prefixes, suffixes, weights, and descriptions
- Direct player permissions
- Explicit allow and deny nodes
- Temporary permissions and group assignments
Already using LuckPerms? Paradigm also includes LuckPerms migration tools for importing or exporting permission data.
Moderation Tools
Standard Commands for Moderating Players
- Kicks /kick
- Bans and temporary bans (/ban, /tempban)
- IP bans (/ipban)
- Mutes and temporary mutes (/mute)
- Warnings (/warn)
- Jail system (/jail)
- Punishment history
- Active punishment tracking
- Server and network punishment scopes (for Network bans , using MySQL)
The dashboard provides a player history, like date of the ban, reason etc.
Communication Tools
Keep players and staff connected without needing another chat mods.
- Private messages with
/msg - Quick replies with
/replyor/r - Player mentions using
@PlayerName - Staff chat
/sc - Private group chats
/groupchat - **CUSTOM **Join and leave messages

Server Announcements
Create scheduled and richly (RGB Support) formatted server announcements.
- Chat broadcasts
- Actionbar messages
- Titles and subtitles
- Bossbars
- Independent schedules
- Random message rotation
- Interactive text components (Hover, click, command)

Rich Message Formatting
Paradigm includes its own message formatting system (inspired by mini message format) for supported messages and editors.
- Minecraft colors
- Hex colors (
&#RRGGBB) - Gradients and styled text
- Bold, italic, underline, and strikethrough
- Clickable links
- Hover text
- Click-to-run commands
- Dynamic placeholders

MOTD & Server List Customization
Make the server a little prettier before players even join.
- Dynamic server-list MOTDs
- Multiple MOTD profiles
- Random MOTD rotation
- Custom server icons
- Player-count hover customization
- Personalized in-game welcome MOTD
- Dashboard MOTD editor with live-style previews and few templates

Restart Automation (THE SERVER NEEDS ITS OWN SCRIPT, more on WIKI)
Keep server restarts predictable and friendly.
- Scheduled automatic restarts
- Configurable warning times
- Countdown messages
- Pre-restart commands
- Manual restart scheduling and cancellation

Custom Commands
Create your own commands without writing a mod.
Custom commands can be configured with structured actions and managed through Paradigm's configuration or dashboard editor.
Perfect for server information, links, shortcuts, rules, and other small server-specific commands.
Flexible Data Storage
Paradigm can store server data using multiple storage providers.
- JSON
- SQLite
- MySQL / MariaDB
Storage status, connection testing, fallback state, and migration dry runs are available directly from the dashboard.
Existing data can be migrated between supported storage providers with conflict handling and migration previews.
Modular by Design
Don't need part of Paradigm? Turn it off.
Modules and commands can be configured individually, and built-in command roots can be enabled or disabled through the dashboard or in json config.
Installation
- Install the supported Forge, Fabric, or NeoForge version for your Minecraft server.
- Download the matching Paradigm
.jar. - Place it in your server's
modsfolder. - Start the server.
Paradigm will generate its configuration and data files automatically.
For Fabric versions, dont forget Fabric API. (If you are using downloaded fabric modpack, the API will be there already)
Commands
Paradigm contains quite a few commands now. Like… a lot. qwq
Use:
/paradigm help
for built-in help and module information.
The dashboard also includes searchable command settings for enabling or disabling built-in command roots.
License
Paradigm is licensed under CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0.
See the LICENSE file for the full license terms.
Want to include Paradigm somewhere, create an integration, translate it, modify it, or use it in a way that may not be covered by the license? Feel free to ask :3
I am open to most reasonable requests. Any additional permission must be agreed to in writing first.
Support & Community
Need help, found a bug, or have a cute little feature idea?
Come say hi ♡
Support Development
Enjoying Paradigm and want to support its development?
Every bit of support helps me spend more time making Paradigm better and adding more silly server things. ♡
Credits
Paradigm is developed and maintained with lots of caffeine and questionable sleep decisions by Avalanche7CZ. ```
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Paradigm Essentials by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.1
3 loader builds1.20.1
2 loader builds1.19.2
2 loader builds1.18.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Paradigm Essentials versions and loaders
Paradigm 2.3.1b (neoforge 1.21.1)
Paradigm-neoforge-1.21.1-2.3.1b.jar
12 Aug 2026
Paradigm 2.3.1b (forge 1.21.11)
Paradigm-forge-1.21.11-2.3.1b.jar
12 Aug 2026
Paradigm 2.3.1b (forge 1.21.1)
Paradigm-forge-1.21.1-2.3.1b.jar
12 Aug 2026
Paradigm 2.3.1b (forge 1.20.1)
Paradigm-forge-1.20.1-2.3.1b.jar
12 Aug 2026
Paradigm 2.3.1b (forge 1.19.2)
Paradigm-forge-1.19.2-2.3.1b.jar
12 Aug 2026
Paradigm 2.3.1b (forge 1.18.2)
Paradigm-forge-1.18.2-2.3.1b.jar
12 Aug 2026
Paradigm 2.3.1b (fabric 1.21.11)
Paradigm-fabric-1.21.11-2.3.1b.jar
12 Aug 2026
Paradigm 2.3.1b (fabric 1.21.1)
Paradigm-fabric-1.21.1-2.3.1b.jar
12 Aug 2026
Paradigm 2.3.1b (fabric 1.20.1)
Paradigm-fabric-1.20.1-2.3.1b.jar
12 Aug 2026
Paradigm 2.3.1b (fabric 1.19.2)
Paradigm-fabric-1.19.2-2.3.1b.jar
12 Aug 2026
Paradigm 2.3.0b (neoforge 1.21.1)
Paradigm-neoforge-1.21.1-2.3.0b.jar
21 Jul 2026
Paradigm 2.3.0b (forge 1.21.11)
Paradigm-forge-1.21.11-2.3.0b.jar
21 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.