Fabric Utility
Fabric Utility is a mod with chunk and subchunk tagging, protected area support, player nicknames, configurable entity petting, and a Ban Hammer item NBT feature.
Fabric Utility is a Minecraft 1.20.1 Fabric server utility mod focused on administration, communication, protection, and quality-of-life features. It combines chunk-based protection, advanced nicknames, proximity chat, item customization, configurable entity interactions, and server management tools into a single package.
Highlights
- Chunk & Subchunk Tagging
- Protected Areas
- Advanced Nicknames
- MiniMessage Chat Formatting
- Proximity Chat
- Chat Areas
- Item Inscriber
- Configurable Entity Petting
- Ban Hammer Moderation
- In-Game Configuration Management
- Mod Menu Integration
- Public API
Chunk & Subchunk Tagging
Store persistent tags directly on chunks or individual 16-block-tall subchunks using /tagchunk.
The built-in invulnerability tag can protect areas from:
- Block interaction by unauthorized players
- Explosions and TNT
- Falling block damage
Tags support custom values and player bypass lists, allowing protected regions while still granting access to trusted players.
Custom tags can also be utilized by other mods through the Fabric Utility API.
Nicknames & MiniMessage
Fabric Utility includes a complete nickname system with history tracking, administrative controls, and full MiniMessage support.
Features include:
- Colors and gradients
- Hover text
- Click events
- Formatting decorations
- Nickname history
- Administrative nickname management
Nicknames automatically appear in:
- Chat
- Join and leave messages
- Nameplates
- Tab list names
- Jade tooltips
- Proxy chat channels
Proximity Chat & Chat Areas
Built-in proxy chat provides multiple communication channels without requiring additional mods.
Available chat modes:
- Local Chat
- World Chat
- Area Chat
Additional features include:
- Chat pinning
- Do Not Disturb mode
- Configurable chat ranges
- Named chat areas
Chat areas integrate directly with the chunk tagging system for simple management and persistence.
Inscriber Item Editor
The Inscriber allows players and administrators to customize item names and descriptions directly in-game.
Using MiniMessage formatting, items can receive:
- Custom names
- Multi-line descriptions
- Colors and gradients
- Advanced formatting
Perfect for roleplay servers, custom rewards, shop items, events, and administrative tools.
Entity Petting
Shift-right-click living entities with an empty hand to pet them.
The petting system includes:
- Custom sounds
- Heart particles
- Entity blacklists
- Tag-based sound overrides
- Gamerule support
- Mod Menu integration
Everything can be customized through configuration files, commands, or Mod Menu.
Administration Tools
Fabric Utility provides several tools designed for server moderation and administration.
Features include:
- Ban Hammer NBT support
- Protected area management
- Nickname moderation
- Administrative command logging
- In-game configuration editing
Most settings can be managed without restarting the server.
Configuration & Mod Menu Integration
Server settings can be viewed, edited, synchronized, and reloaded directly in-game.
When Mod Menu is installed:
- Client settings can be edited visually
- Server operators can modify server settings through a GUI
- Changes are validated before being applied
- Settings automatically synchronize to connected clients
Legacy configuration files are migrated automatically.
Developer API
Fabric Utility includes a public API that allows other mods to integrate with its systems.
Available integrations include:
- Chunk tag access
- Chunk tag modification
- Custom tag behavior registration
- Nickname lookups
- Nickname updates
- Nickname change events
This makes it easy for developers to build upon existing Fabric Utility functionality.
For the most complete and up-to-date information, configuration details, commands, and ongoing updates, refer to the Github repository.
