IStar's Death Logger
by IStar
IStar's Death Logger writes a JSON record for each player death on a Fabric server and warns players before dropped items despawn.
What it does
When a player dies, the mod creates a JSON file that stores the timestamp, the X, Y and Z coordinates, the dimension and a full list of the inventory at the moment of death. Files are saved under death logs/ in the server root and grouped in a folder for each player name, so records stay sorted across many deaths.
The mod also tracks the items that dropped on death and their age. Chat messages warn the player shortly before each item reaches the despawn limit, and a short countdown from 10 seconds appears in chat right before items vanish. The utility suits server administrators who monitor player deaths, such as Perfect SMPs setups, and it runs without any change on the client side.
The mod requires Fabric API and is distributed only for Fabric. It is server-side only, so players join without installing it, though clients need the mod to see chat messages and tooltips. It is published for 1.21.10 only, and All rights reserved applies, so it is not open source.
Key features
Detailed death logs
Each death produces a JSON file with the time, position, dimension and every inventory slot.
Per-player folders
Logs are sorted into a folder named after each player inside death logs/ on the server.
Despawn tracking
Dropped items are tagged and their age is followed, so the mod knows how close each one is to vanishing.
Chat alerts and countdown
Players receive a warning a minute before items reach the despawn limit, then a 10-second countdown in chat.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Server owners and administrators who want a record of player deaths, and players on those servers who lose gear often enough to need warnings before items disappear.
How it compares
Entity Logger is a client-side only Fabric mod released under the MIT License for 1.21.8, so it does not record server-side deaths. Item Logger is client-side only, released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later and built for 1.20.5 – 1.21.7, which covers a different range of versions. Chat Logger! is client-side only under the MIT License and targets 1.21.11 – 26.3, so it is not a server-side alternative for this version.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IStar's Death Logger | Fabric | 1.21.10 | Server-side only | 2025-12-08 |
| Entity Logger | Fabric | 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-09-28 |
| Item Logger | Fabric | 1.20.5 – 1.21.7 | Client-side only | 2025-06-30 |
| Chat Logger! | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-17 |
Questions
Does IStar's Death Logger need Fabric API?
Do players need to install the mod?
Where are the death logs saved?
Which game versions does the mod support?
In the catalog
IStar's Death Logger is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 15,569 mods support Minecraft 1.21.10.
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What the author says
Death Logger is a lightweight, server-side utility mod designed for Fabric 1.21.10. It creates detailed records of player deaths and actively monitors dropped items, alerting players before their items despawn. Perfect for SMPs and admin monitoring, no client installation required! ## ✨ Key Features
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/istars-death-logger
- Owner
- IStar
- Published
- 2025-12-07
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-12-08
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15