Documentation
Config File (`config.yml`):
Code (YAML):
motds
:
-
"&aWelcome to &bFarhan's Server!"
-
"&eEnjoy your stay &6&o:)"
-
"&dJoin our Discord! &7(discord.gg/example)"
-
"&cWe have events every weekend!"
random
: false
# If true, chooses a random MOTD
interval
: 60
# Seconds between MOTD changes
Fields:
- motds – List of MOTDs to rotate. Supports color codes (&a, &b, etc).
- random – If true, picks random MOTD. If false, rotates in order.
- interval – Time (in seconds) between each MOTD change.
Commands:
- /motd reload – Reloads the config.
Permissions:
- motd.reload – Allows use of the reload command.
✅ Supported Versions:
- Spigot 1.8 – 1.20+
- PaperMC fully supported
- BungeeCord (with motd API support)
Installation:
- Download the JAR file
- Place it in your server's /plugins folder
- Restart the server or use /motd reload
- Edit `config.yml` to your liking
- Reload or restart again to apply changes
Color Codes:
Use standard Minecraft color codes:
Code (Text):
&a Green &b Aqua &c Red &d Pink
&e Yellow &f White &7 Gray &8 Dark Gray
&0 Black &1 Dark Blue &2 Dark Green
&l Bold &o Italic &r Reset
Tips:
- Use `\n` to create line breaks in MOTD lines.
- Keep messages short to fit in the server list.