Server rules command
by SnowyFox505
Server Rules gives server owners a /rules command that shows players the server's rule list, with the text kept in a config file.
What it does
Server Rules is a lightweight Fabric mod that adds a rules command, so players can read the server's rules in game without leaving the server. The rules are stored in a configuration file that the mod generates the first time the server starts, inside its config folder. Server owners can edit that file to add, change or remove rules at any time.
The mod is completely server-side, so players do not install it and only the server needs the Fabric build. Its stated goal is to keep server rules tidy, uncluttered and manageable while keeping them within reach of players. Files exist for Fabric on 1.21.11 only, and the latest file is 1.0, published on 2026-04-23.
Key features
Rules command
A command lets any player view the server's rules directly in the game.
Configuration file
Rules are defined in a file that is created automatically on the first server start.
Editable rules
Owners can add, edit or delete rules in the config file whenever the list needs to change.
Colour codes
The config accepts colour codes, so important rules can be highlighted and the text split into clearer sections.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Community servers
Owners of public or community servers can post conduct rules that players read with a single command.
Small private servers
A friend group running its own server can keep a short, highlighted list of house rules without extra tools.
Who it’s for: Server owners who want a simple, editable rules list for players. Players do not need the mod and only use the command.
How it compares
Server Rules is server-side only. ProtectedArea is client-side only and open source under the MIT License, with files for 1.21 – 1.21.11. Default commands is server required with an optional client and is also open source under the MIT License, but it is published for 1.21.11 only. Per-Dimension Game Rules is a Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt server-side mod under All rights reserved, covering 1.19.2 – 1.21.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Server rules command | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Server-side only | 2026-04-23 |
| ProtectedArea | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-09-30 |
| Default commands | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Server required, client optional | 2026-05-31 |
| Per-Dimension Game Rules | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 | Server-side only | 2025-10-18 |
Questions
Do players need to install Server Rules?
Where are the rules stored?
Does Server Rules work on other loaders or versions?
In the catalog
Server rules command is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Server Rules is a lightweight Fabric server-side mod that allows players to easily view the rules of a server directly in-game. Players can simply use the command /rules, and the server rules will be displayed in the chat. This makes it easy for new players to quickly understand the server guidelines without needing…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/server-rules-command
- Owner
- SnowyFox505
- Published
- 2026-03-01
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-23
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15