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EnhancedMOTD

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EnhancedMOTD

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Randomize and beautify your server MOTD as never before!

Mod Loaders
Minecraft
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About

Description

Mod logo with mod name in a straight line

Features

  • Custom Gradients: Create smooth color transitions using <gradient:#RRGGBB:#RRGGBB>text</gradient>
  • Rainbow Text: Automatic rainbow gradients with <rb>text</rb>
  • Hex Colors: Full RGB color support using &#RRGGBB format
  • Legacy Color Codes: Standard Minecraft color codes (&a, &c, etc.)
  • Text Formatting: Bold (&l), italic (&o), underline (&n), strikethrough (&m), obfuscated (&k)
  • Randomized Server Icons: Optional feature to cycle through multiple server icons

Formatting Guide

Gradient Syntax

  • Custom Gradient: <gradient:#FF0000:#FFFF00>Your Text</gradient> - Smooth transition from red to yellow
  • Rainbow Gradient: <rb>Your Text</rb> - Automatic rainbow effect

Color Codes

  • Hex Colors: &#FF5500 - Any RGB color
  • Legacy Codes: &a (green), &c (red), &b (aqua), &e (yellow), etc.

Formatting Codes

  • &l - Bold
  • &o - Italic
  • &n - Underlined
  • &m - Strikethrough
  • &k - Obfuscated (random characters)
  • &r - Reset all formatting

Combining Formats

Place formatting codes before gradient tags:

&l<gradient:#FF0000:#FFFF00>Bold Gradient Text</gradient>
&o<rb>Italic Rainbow Text</rb>

Config The Config file, found in `./config/enhanced_motd.json`, includes several options. The config can be reloaded by running the `/reload` command in-game. (Does not modify the vanilla `/reload` command, just hooks on to it).

  • "motds": A list of possible MOTDs lists! The mod will pick a random MOTD from every part of the list and concatenate them, producing a full MOTD. This feature is mainly so if you would like to contain a static part of information independent of a random one.

  • "use_randomized_icons": A boolean either enabling or disabling the randomized icon feature. Defaults to true.

  • "icons": A list of paths to server icons or HTTPS URLs. Paths are relative to the server directory. URLs must use HTTPS protocol for security. All icons must be 64x64 PNG images.

  • "log_when_loaded": A boolean telling whether to log for every reload. Off by default.

  • "CONFIG_VERSION_DO_NOT_TOUCH_PLS": Mod version --please do not touch it.

Example Config

{
  "motds": [
    [
      "&l<rb>⚡ RAINBOW SERVER ⚡</rb>",
      "&l<gradient:#FF0000:#FFFF00>» FIRE REALM «</gradient>",
      "&l<gradient:#00FFFF:#0000FF>≋ OCEAN VIBES ≋</gradient>"
    ],
    [
      "&r&o- Join the &l<rb>adventure</rb>&r&n!",
      "&r- <gradient:#00AA00:#005500>Survival</gradient> | <gradient:#FF0000:#AA0000>PvP</gradient>",
      "&r&o- Fresh <gradient:#00FF00:#FFD700>world</gradient> just released!"
    ]
  ],
  "use_randomized_icons": true,
  "icons": [
    "server-icon.png",
    "server-icon-2.png",
    "https://dummyimage.com/64x64/000/fff.png&text=Icon3"
  ],
  "log_when_loaded": false
}

Installation

  1. Download the mod JAR from the releases
  2. Place it in your server's mods folder
  3. Start the server - it will generate a default config
  4. Edit config/enhanced_motd.json to customize your MOTDs
  5. Use /reload to apply changes without restarting

Requirements

  • NeoForge 26.1+ for Minecraft 26.1.x
  • Java 25+
  • Server-side only