CaveTrail creates automatic particle trail markers as players explore caves, providing an intuitive way to navigate back to the surface. The plugin intelligently detects when a player has entered a cave environment and begins placing glowing marker points along their path, creating a visual breadcrumb trail that persists for a configurable amount of time.

Features

• Automatic Cave Detection: Smart algorithm recognizes when players enter underground cave environments
• Customizable Particle Effects: Choose from numerous Minecraft particle types including GLOW, END_ROD, FLAME, and more
• Colored Particle Option: Use DUST particles with configurable color and size for maximum visibility
• Performance Optimized: Particles only display for nearby players and old trail points automatically expire
• User-Friendly: No commands needed for players - trails automatically activate in caves
• Admin Controls: Simple reload command for real-time configuration updates
• Fully Configurable: Adjust trail spacing, lifetime, particle density, and more

Installation

1. Download the plugin JAR file
2. Place it in your server's plugins folder
3. Restart your server or use /reload confirm
4. The plugin will generate a default configuration file

Configuration
Admin Commands

• /cavetrail reload - Reloads the configuration (requires cavetrail.admin permission)

Permissions

• cavetrail.admin - Access to admin commands (default: op)

Compatibility

• Works with Spigot/Paper 1.19-1.21+
• Optimized for minimal server impact
• Compatible with most other plugins

Explore caves without fear of getting lost, and never waste time backtracking again!