MiniMOTD
by jpenilla
MiniPlaceholders is optional, and MiniMOTD sets the server list message of a Fabric or NeoForge server using MiniMessage formatting, including hex colors and gradients.
What it does
MiniMOTD changes the message shown in the server list, and the formatting is written in MiniMessage, the same syntax used across the Paper, Folia, Sponge, Velocity and Waterfall builds of the project. Gradients and hex colors are supported, and the name of the mod comes from MiniMessage itself. The MiniMessage documentation covers the full set of text tags for anyone building a custom message.
Colors that a client cannot display are downsampled automatically, so older players still see a readable message rather than missing characters. Because the mod only touches the server list, it has no effect on gameplay, and it does not need to be present on players' computers. MiniPlaceholders is an optional dependency that adds placeholder values to the message. Fabric API is required on the Fabric loader.
Files exist for Fabric and NeoForge across 45 release versions, 1.8.8 – 26.3, with snapshot builds published. The latest file for both loaders is 2.2.5 for 26.3, dated 2026-09-18. The code is open source under the MIT License, and the project has public source code, an issue tracker and a wiki.
Key features
MiniMessage formatting
The server list message is written with MiniMessage tags for colors, styles and layout.
Hex colors and gradients
Hex colors and gradient tags can be used in the message, with no need for legacy color codes.
Automatic downsampling
Colors a player's client cannot show are converted to the nearest supported color.
Placeholder support
With MiniPlaceholders installed, the message can include placeholder values.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.21.x8 of 8 versions with builds
1.20.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.19.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.18.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x6 of 6 versions with builds
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Optional 1
Use cases
Branded server list
A server owner can give the server list entry a colored name and tagline without editing other parts of the game.
Who it’s for: Server owners who want a formatted server list message, and admins who already write MiniMessage text for other platforms.
How it compares
RGB blocks is a Fabric and NeoForge mod for 26.1.2 and is not open source, with a client and server environment and an All rights reserved license, so it is a different kind of mod. Sign Edit Lite is client and server, open source under the MIT License, and covers 1.20.2 – 26.2 on Fabric and NeoForge. DuskCustomizer is server-side only, open source under the MIT License, and runs on Fabric for 1.20 – 26.3, which is the closest match for a server-only setup.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMOTD | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.8.8 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-09-18 |
| RGB blocks | Fabric and NeoForge | 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-08-02 |
| Sign Edit Lite | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.20.2 – 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-08-02 |
| DuskCustomizer | Fabric | 1.20 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-09-26 |
Questions
Does MiniMOTD need to be installed on the client?
Is MiniPlaceholders required?
Which loader should a server use?
In the catalog
MiniMOTD is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/minimotd
- Owner
- jpenilla
- Published
- 2021-02-15
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-18
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15