KindlyTAB
by javividev
KindlyTAB lets server owners control the TAB player list, with chat messages, a header and footer, and rank-based name formatting.
What it does
On a Fabric server, KindlyTAB replaces the default player list text. A server owner can write a custom header and footer, use placeholders that show server statistics and player details, and format each player name with prefixes and suffixes set per rank. Changes to the list are applied automatically, so a manual refresh is not needed.
The mod also covers announcements. Messages can be sent on a schedule as a title, an action bar line or a chat line. A single scheduled thread drives the timing, and reflection results are cached to keep memory use low. Only the server needs the mod, so players join without installing anything.
KindlyTAB requires Fabric API and is published for Fabric only, with files for 1.21.1. The latest file, 1.2, was posted on 2026-06-16, and the code is open source under the MIT License. LuckPerms is an optional dependency: when it is present, the mod detects groups and reads their prefixes, suffixes and weights, but the mod works without it.
Key features
TAB chat control
Chat messages shown in the TAB list are managed by the mod, so the server controls what appears there.
Header and footer
The player list header and footer are set through a configuration file and accept placeholders for server and player data.
Rank prefixes and suffixes
Each player name is formatted with a prefix and suffix chosen for their rank.
Scheduled announcements
Announcements can be shown as a title, an action bar line or a chat message, at timed intervals.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Optional 1
Use cases
Rank-based player list
A server with several ranks can show each rank's prefix and suffix in the player list, with LuckPerms supplying the group data.
Recurring server notices
Server owners can send scheduled announcements to all players in the chosen display mode.
Who it’s for: Server owners who run Fabric servers for 1.21.1 and want to customize the player list and announcements. Players need no installation.
How it compares
TabsCore is server-side only and published for Fabric across 1.21 – 26.2, under All rights reserved, so it is not open source. ChatSolver is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only and covers 1.21 – 1.21.11, with no environment stated in the brief. Pingle is server-side only and MIT licensed, but its files cover only 1.21.8.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KindlyTAB | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Server-side only | 2026-06-16 |
| TabsCore | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-07-10 |
| ChatSolver | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Not published | 2026-01-24 |
| Pingle | Fabric | 1.21.8 | Server-side only | 2025-08-22 |
Questions
Does KindlyTAB need Fabric API?
Do players need to install KindlyTAB?
Does LuckPerms have to be installed?
In the catalog
KindlyTAB is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Lightweight server-side Fabric mod to fully customize the player TAB list — header, footer, rank prefixes/suffixes — with automatic announcements. Integrates with LuckPerms for rank-based display. LuckPerms is optional — the mod works perfectly without it.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/kindlytab
- Owner
- javividev
- Published
- 2025-06-05
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-16
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15