Features

Custom Gradients: Create smooth color transitions using <gradient:#RRGGBB:#RRGGBB>text</gradient>
Rainbow Text: Automatic rainbow gradients with <rb>text</rb>
Hex Colors: Full RGB color support using &#RRGGBB format
Legacy Color Codes: Standard Minecraft color codes (&a, &c, etc.)
Text Formatting: Bold (&l), italic (&o), underline (&n), strikethrough (&m), obfuscated (&k)
Randomized MOTDs: Configure multiple MOTD options that are randomly selected on each server list ping
Randomized Server Icons: Optional feature to cycle through multiple server icons (supports local files and HTTPS URLs)

Formatting Guide

Gradient Syntax

Custom Gradient: <gradient:#FF0000:#FFFF00>Your Text</gradient> - Smooth transition from red to yellow
Rainbow Gradient: <rb>Your Text</rb> - Automatic rainbow effect

Color Codes

Hex Colors: &#FF5500 - Any RGB color
Legacy Codes: &a (green), &c (red), &b (aqua), &e (yellow), etc.

Formatting Codes

&l - Bold
&o - Italic
&n - Underlined
&m - Strikethrough
&k - Obfuscated (random characters)
&r - Reset all formatting

Combining Formats

Place formatting codes before gradient tags:

&l<gradient:#FF0000:#FFFF00>Bold Gradient Text</gradient>
&o<rb>Italic Rainbow Text</rb>

Config The Config file, found in `./config/enhanced_motd.json`, includes several options. The config can be reloaded by running the `/reload` command in-game. (Does not modify the vanilla `/reload` command, just hooks on to it).

"motds": A list of possible MOTDs lists! The mod will pick a random MOTD from every part of the list and concatenate them, producing a full MOTD. This feature is mainly so if you would like to contain a static part of information independent of a random one.
"use_randomized_icons": A boolean either enabling or disabling the randomized icon feature. Defaults to true.
"icons": A list of paths to server icons or HTTPS URLs. Paths are relative to the server directory. URLs must use HTTPS protocol for security. All icons must be 64x64 PNG images.
"log_when_loaded": A boolean telling whether to log for every reload. Off by default.
"CONFIG_VERSION_DO_NOT_TOUCH_PLS": Mod version --please do not touch it.

Example Config

{
  "motds": [
    [
      "&l<rb>⚡ RAINBOW SERVER ⚡</rb>",
      "&l<gradient:#FF0000:#FFFF00>» FIRE REALM «</gradient>",
      "&l<gradient:#00FFFF:#0000FF>≋ OCEAN VIBES ≋</gradient>"
    ],
    [
      "&r&o- Join the &l<rb>adventure</rb>&r&n!",
      "&r- <gradient:#00AA00:#005500>Survival</gradient> | <gradient:#FF0000:#AA0000>PvP</gradient>",
      "&r&o- Fresh <gradient:#00FF00:#FFD700>world</gradient> just released!"
    ]
  ],
  "use_randomized_icons": true,
  "icons": [
    "server-icon.png",
    "server-icon-2.png",
    "https://dummyimage.com/64x64/000/fff.png&text=Icon3"
  ],
  "log_when_loaded": false
}

Installation

Download the mod JAR from the releases
Place it in your server's mods folder
Start the server - it will generate a default config
Edit config/enhanced_motd.json to customize your MOTDs
Use /reload to apply changes without restarting

Requirements

NeoForge 21.1+ for Minecraft 1.21.x
Java 21+
Server-side only

Based on the original RandomMOTD fabric mod, ported to NeoForge with enhanced gradient support

EnhancedMOTD

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