foreignServer
by foreignSeal
foreignServer is a server-side Forge mod that adds a set of server quality tools: item clearing on the ground, a custom chat format, custom death messages and a LuckPerms hook.
What it does
Server owners can clear items lying on the ground on a timer, with the default interval set to 15 minutes, which reduces the number of entities that cause lag. The chat format can be restyled, and death messages can be rewritten to suit a server's tone. Almost every behavior is exposed in the config, so a server owner can shape the result toward a particular setup.
The mod is aimed at server owners who want features similar to general plugins for Bukkit and Spigot servers, but on Forge. It is server-side only, so players join without installing anything. Its LuckPerms hook is required for the permission-based parts. The mod is published for Forge only, across six release versions, with 1.1.0 for 1.20.6 as the latest file, under All rights reserved.
Key features
Timed ground item clearing
Dropped items on the ground are removed on a repeating timer, 15 minutes by default, to limit lag from item entities.
Custom chat formatting
The chat display can be reshaped, so messages look the way the server owner prefers.
Custom death messages
Death messages can be changed to match the tone and flavor of the server.
Configurable behavior
Most features can be adjusted in the config, letting a server owner tune each part to their intended setup.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Lag reduction on busy servers
Clearing ground items on a timer keeps item entities from piling up on a server with heavy farming or mining.
Custom server identity
Chat and death messages can be restyled, giving a server its own presentation.
Who it’s for: Server owners running Forge who want plugin-style quality features, such as item clearing and chat formatting, without adding client-side installs.
How it compares
Better Forge Chat (LuckPerms) Fork is a server-side Forge mod for 1.20.1, released under the MIT License and not open source, so it focuses on chat with LuckPerms integration. Saro´s Clearlag is a server-side Forge mod for 1.20.1 – 26.3 under All rights reserved, covering item clearing across a wider version range. foreignServer, by contrast, bundles clearing, chat and death messages in one mod.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| foreignServer | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Server-side only | 2025-10-24 |
| Better Forge Chat (LuckPerms) Fork | Forge | 1.20.1 | Server-side only | 2024-10-16 |
| Saro´s Clearlag | Forge | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-09-22 |
Questions
Does foreignServer need LuckPerms?
Does foreignServer have to be installed on the client?
Which game versions does foreignServer support?
In the catalog
foreignServer is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,441 Optimization mods for Forge. 11,154 mods support Minecraft 1.20.6.
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What the author says
[[ This mod is only needed on the Server, It won't help much on a singleplayer world! ]] This is one of my first mods, so I'm still looking for new features and ideas for the mod! Any advice is accepted!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/foreignserver
- Owner
- foreignSeal
- Published
- 2025-10-21
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-10-24
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15