MotdEngine

MotdEngine is a lightweight, high-performance, and feature-rich server list customization plugin built for modern Paper, Purpur, and Spigot servers (1.21.x – 26.3) running on Java 25.

Create striking first impressions for your server with native MiniMessage RGB gradients, custom player count hover menus, dynamic slots, and instant maintenance mode.

Key Features

• Native MiniMessage & RGB Gradients: Render smooth gradients (<gradient:#00FFAA:#00A2FF>Server Name</gradient>), rainbow effects, and HEX colors alongside legacy formatting codes (&a, &b, etc.).
• Multiple MOTD Modes:
  • ROTATING: Automatically cycles through a list of MOTDs at your chosen interval.
  • RANDOM: Displays a random MOTD on every server list ping.
  • STATIC: Locks in a single preferred message.
• Player Hover Sample: Display custom information (store links, Discord invite, server news) when players hover over the player count in the server list.
• Dynamic Player Slots: Configure dynamic max slots (online + 1) or set static custom player maximums.
• Built-in Maintenance Mode: Toggle maintenance with /motd maintenance to display custom maintenance MOTDs, custom protocol version text, and kick non-whitelisted players with a styled message.
• Live In-Game Management: Preview your active MOTD directly in chat with /motd preview or update it on the fly with /motd set.

Commands & Usage

• /motd help — Displays the list of available administrative commands.
• /motd reload — Reloads config.yml and refreshes rotation schedules immediately.
• /motd maintenance [on|off] — Toggles maintenance mode on or off.
• /motd set <text> — Sets a single static MOTD message directly.
• /motd preview — Previews the active MOTD in the in-game chat.

Aliases: /motdengine

Permissions

• motdengine.admin — Allows full access to reload, toggle maintenance, and configure the MOTD (default: op).
• motdengine.maintenance.bypass — Allows players to join the server when maintenance mode is active (default: op).

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Supported Versions: Minecraft 1.21.x – 26.3
• Server Software: Paper, Purpur, Spigot
• Java Version: Java 25 (also compatible with Java 21)
• Dependencies: None (Completely Standalone)