PartyBox

PartyBox is a client-side Fabric mod that brings live, server-controlled music streaming to Minecraft.

Connect to a PartyBox server, pick a channel, and listen to music as it plays live. PartyBox supports up to 100 independent audio channels, allowing different songs and sounds to play simultaneously across a server.

Features

• Fabric client-side mod
• Lunar Client compatible
• DiosesMC modpack compatible
• English and Spanish support
• Live streamed audio from a PartyBox server
• Up to 100 independent audio channels
• In-game channel selector
• Personal music playback
• Hear-all mode for listening to every active channel
• In-game volume control
• Now Playing display with song progress
• Optional actionbar player overlay
• Play, pause, resume, skip, go back, shuffle, and loop controls
• Playlist support
• YouTube song importing through the PartyBox website
• Manual .ogg uploads when needed
• Built for events, roleplay, hubs, rides, announcements, and parties

How It Works

PartyBox streams audio from a dedicated backend directly to players running the mod.

Each channel can play its own audio at the same time. Players choose the channel they want to hear, while staff or DJs control what plays on the available channels.

PartyBox uses .ogg files on the backend for efficient streaming and playback.

Getting Started

1. Install PartyBox in your Fabric client.
2. Open the PartyBox menu in Minecraft.
3. Set the PartyBox server address if your server provides a custom one.
4. Select a channel and start listening.

Your server owner or staff team can provide any connection details needed for their PartyBox setup.

Player Controls

Players can:

• Choose an available music channel
• Change channels while music is playing
• Adjust PartyBox volume
• Enable or disable the actionbar player
• See the currently playing song and its progress
• Enable Hear All to listen to all active channels
• Use personal playback controls where enabled by the server

Uploading Songs

Songs can be added from the PartyBox website:

https://allanstrat.com/

To upload a song:

1. Click Upload Songs.
2. Paste the YouTube URL for the song.
3. Submit the upload.

PartyBox imports the audio, converts it, and makes it available in the song library.

If needed, .ogg files can also be uploaded manually.

Only upload content you have permission to use.

Playlists

PartyBox supports playlists for organizing songs and keeping the music going.

Use playlists to:

• Group songs together
• Build themed music sets
• Create ride, event, or radio playlists
• Shuffle or loop music
• Quickly start a collection of songs in-game

In-Game Controls

PartyBox includes in-game controls and /partybox commands for supported playback actions, including:

• Play songs
• Stop playback
• Pause and resume
• Skip and go back
• Adjust volume
• Loop songs or playlists
• Shuffle playlists
• Start playlists

Available controls may depend on the configuration of the PartyBox server you are connected to.

Example Use Cases

PartyBox is great for:

• Server-wide music events
• Roleplay radio stations
• Theme park rides and attractions
• Staff announcement channels
• Minigame music and sound effects
• Party hubs and social areas
• Ambient zones
• Live DJ-style events
• Private event broadcasts

Compatibility

• Minecraft: Fabric
• Environment: Client-side mod
• Audio Playback: Multi-channel streamed audio
• Backend: PartyBox server required
• Backend Audio Format: .ogg

Notes

• PartyBox is not a voice chat replacement.
• A PartyBox backend is required for streaming.
• Players hear only their selected channel unless Hear All is enabled.
• Available controls and uploads can vary by server configuration.

Summary

PartyBox gives Minecraft servers a flexible way to run live, multi-channel music and audio experiences.

Whether you are building a roleplay radio station, hosting an event, running a theme park, creating a music hub, or adding atmosphere to your server, PartyBox makes it easy for players to tune in.

Special thanks to tqxsw, Lexbux, and Kopeq for testing and contributing ideas during the development of the mod.

PartyBox

PartyBox is a client-side Fabric mod that enables live, server-controlled music and audio streaming in Minecraft.

It connects your Minecraft client to an external PartyBox backend, allowing players to tune into up to five independent live audio channels. Each channel can play different audio simultaneously, giving players full control over what they hear.

Private Access Notice

PartyBox is currently intended for private events. Adding songs and controlling playback is restricted to approved users.

Access requests: DM @AllanStrat on Discord

Features

• Compatible with Lunar Client
• Compatible with DiosesMC modpack
• English and Spanish language support
• Live streamed audio from an external backend
• Five independent audio channels
• Client-side channel selector
• Optional "hear all channels" mode
• In-game volume control
• RGB "Now Playing" display
• Optional actionbar overlay
• /partybox commands for authorized users
• Token-based backend permissions
• Per-token channel restrictions
• Web dashboard for song management and playback monitoring
• Protected upload system for approved users

How It Works

PartyBox uses an external backend service to stream decoded PCM audio to Minecraft clients over WebSocket.

The backend plays .ogg files on one of five logical channels. Example:

partybox play judas.ogg 3

This plays judas.ogg on Channel 3 for players listening to that channel.

Player Controls

Players can:

• Select Channel 1–5
• Adjust volume
• Switch channels in real time
• Enable or disable the actionbar player
• Optionally hear all active channels simultaneously

Admin and Token Access

Playback and uploads are protected by backend tokens.

Tokens can be restricted by permissions and channel access. For example, a token may only allow playback on Channel 5, while an admin token can control all channels.

Supported Actions

• Play audio on a channel
• Stop channel playback
• Adjust channel volume
• Upload .ogg files via the web dashboard (if permitted)

Web Dashboard

PartyBox includes a lightweight web dashboard:

https://allanstrat.com/

The dashboard provides:

• List of uploaded songs
• Current "Now Playing" status across channels
• Upload interface for authorized users

Song uploads require a valid authorized token.

Example Use Cases

• Server-wide music events
• Roleplay radio systems
• Theme park rides and attractions
• Staff announcement channels
• Minigame music and alerts
• Party hubs and social spaces
• Ambient zones or DJ-style live events
• Private event broadcasting

Compatibility

• Minecraft: Fabric
• Environment: Client-side mod
• Backend: External PartyBox server
• Audio Format: .ogg
• Channels: 5 independent channels

Notes

• PartyBox is not a voice chat replacement
• An external backend server is required
• Players only hear selected channels
• Admin controls and uploads are restricted by tokens
• Public access depends on server configuration

Summary

PartyBox brings live multi-channel audio streaming to Minecraft through a lightweight Fabric client and a dedicated backend server.

Whether running a roleplay station, live event, theme park ride, music room, minigame, or private party, PartyBox provides a simple and flexible way for players to tune in and experience synchronized audio.