LuckPerms
by lucko
Server owners who need to decide which players can use which features can rely on LuckPerms, a permissions system that works through groups and assigned permissions.
What it does
Permissions are assigned to groups and players rather than handed out one by one. A server admin sets up a group, grants it a set of permission nodes, and then places players into it. Changes made to a group apply to every member at once, and a player can belong to several groups at the same time.
LuckPerms runs on the server side only, so players join without installing anything. It is published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, and for server platforms such as Paper, Spigot, Bukkit, Folia, Velocity, BungeeCord and Waterfall. Files exist for 1.8.8 – 26.3, and the latest builds are v5.5.85 for Fabric and Forge and v5.5.87 for NeoForge, both for 26.3. The code is open source under the MIT License. Thirty-six other catalog mods require it, including Carbon Chat, Rib (Roanoke Library), ShadowCrates, BEconomy and Telepost.
Key features
Group-based permissions
Permission nodes are granted to groups, and players inherit them by membership, which keeps large server setups manageable.
Multiple setup methods
Permissions can be set with in-game commands, edited directly in configuration files, or managed through a web editor.
Several storage backends
Permission data can be kept in a range of storage options, so the same setup can suit small servers and large networks.
Cross-platform support
The system works across mod loaders and proxy or server platforms such as Velocity and BungeeCord.
Customisable settings
A wide set of options lets admins adjust how permissions are evaluated and stored to match their server.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x2 of 2 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Required by 36 mods
Use cases
Ranks on a community server
A server owner creates ranks such as moderator or builder as groups and grants each one its commands.
Restricting features
Admins deny certain permission nodes to the default group, so new players cannot reach features reserved for members.
Who it’s for: Server owners and administrators who manage player access on Minecraft servers, including networks that run a proxy in front of several backend servers.
How it compares
Configure Use Permissions is server-side only, open source under the MIT License and published for 26.1.2 on Fabric. CustomPerm is a NeoForge server-side mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 under a custom license that is not open source. Simple Whitelist covers 1.18 – 26.2 on Fabric and is open source under the MIT License. LuckPerms covers a wider range of loaders and server platforms than these.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LuckPerms | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.8.8 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-10-06 |
| Configure Use Permissions | Fabric | 26.1.2 | Server-side only | 2026-05-23 |
| CustomPerm | NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-09-30 |
| Simple Whitelist | Fabric | 1.18 – 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-07-26 |
Questions
Does LuckPerms need to be installed on the client?
Which loader should a server use for LuckPerms?
Which versions does LuckPerms support?
In the catalog
LuckPerms is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
LuckPerms is a permissions plugin/mod for Minecraft servers. It allows server admins to control what features players can use by creating groups and assigning permissions. For more information, see the wiki article on Why LuckPerms?
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/luckperms
- Owner
- lucko
- Published
- 2021-01-05
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15