Empty Server Stopper - Fabric
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A Fabric mod that automatically shuts down the server when it's empty or below a certain player threshold.
Fabric is a mod loader for versions 1.14+ of Minecraft, particularly popular for client side and optimization mods.
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Empty Server Stopper
A Fabric mod that automatically shuts down the server when it's empty or below a certain player threshold. Ideal for use with hibernation scripts.
Usage
- Version: Minecraft
26.1.2or higher - Requirement: Fabric API
- Best with: SleepingServerStarter
Commands
All commands require gamemaster permission level (OP level 2), except time and min_players, which can be opened to all players via config.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/ess reload |
Reloads the configuration file and re-evaluates the shutdown state. |
/ess time |
Shows the remaining time before shutdown. |
/ess time set <minutes> |
Sets and persists a new shutdown delay, then restarts the timer with it. |
/ess enable |
Enables the mod logic and starts checking player count. |
/ess disable |
Disables the mod logic and stops any running timer. |
/ess restart |
Manually re-evaluates and restarts the shutdown countdown if applicable. |
/ess min_players |
Shows the current minimum player threshold. |
/ess min_players set <n> |
Sets and persists a new minimum player threshold, then re-evaluates immediately. |
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Configuration
The config file is located at ./config/emptyserverstopper/config.json.
| Key | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
enabled |
true |
Globally enable or disable the mod. |
shutdownTimeMinutes |
5 |
Minutes to wait before shutdown once the threshold is crossed. |
minimumPlayersBeforeShutdown |
1 |
Server schedules a shutdown once the player count drops below this value. |
timerOnLaunch |
true |
Start the timer immediately when the server boots. |
playersCanAskShutdownTime |
true |
If true, non-OP players can use /ess time. |
playersCanAskMinPlayer |
true |
If true, non-OP players can use /ess min_players. |
Any value changed via a set command is written back to this file automatically — no manual editing or reload needed for it to persist across restarts.
Behavior
- Announcements: the mod broadcasts a message when a shutdown is scheduled, another warning 1 minute before it fires, and a confirmation if the shutdown is canceled.
- Auto-cancel: the timer is automatically canceled if enough players join to bring the count back above the threshold, and restarted automatically if it drops below again.
TODO
- ✅ Port to recent version:
26.1.2 - ❌
Translations support?Not practical — the mod is server-side only
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Original author: Martinkrk
Current author: Mat1212fr
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