EzFilter v1.0.0 - Initial Release

Release Date: 08/11/2024

New Features

• Chat Filtering:

  • Introduced the ability to filter specific words in player chat. Messages containing banned words will be automatically deleted.
  • Added a configurable list of banned words in config.yml.
  • Implemented basic bypass prevention by detecting spaces and other character manipulations.

• Warning System:

  • Players will receive warnings if they attempt to use banned words.
  • Configurable threshold for warnings before taking further action.
  • Option to kick or ban players after reaching a certain number of warnings.

• Discord Webhook Integration:

  • Logs filtered messages and player warnings to a configurable Discord webhook.
  • Includes player information and message content in Discord embed.
  • Configurable Discord embed styling, including player head as an image.

Configurable Options

• Banned Words List: Easily modify and update the list of banned words via config.yml.
• Warning Thresholds: Configure the number of warnings a player can receive before they are kicked or banned.
• Action on Max Warnings: Choose between kicking or banning players when they exceed the warning limit.
• Discord Webhook: Enable or disable Discord logging, and configure the webhook URL in config.yml.

Improvements and Optimizations

• Performance: Efficient handling of chat events to minimize impact on server performance.
• Usability: Easy-to-use configuration file with comments explaining each option.

Known Issues

• None reported yet. Please report any issues or bugs on the plugin's support page or repository.

Future Plans

• Advanced Bypass Detection: Implement more sophisticated techniques to detect and prevent bypass attempts.
• Customizable Messages: Allow for fully customizable warning messages, kick/ban messages, and Discord log messages.
• Database Integration: Optional logging of filtered messages and warnings to a database for long-term storage.