Custom book GUI plugin for paper which reward's your players for reading live changes on your server
What is ChangelogBook?
ChangelogBook is a powerful and intuitive plugin that allows server administrators to manage and display changelogs directly in-game through a beautiful book interface. Players can view recent updates, track new changes, and even receive rewards for staying informed about server developments.
Why choose ChangelogBook?
Beautiful Book GUI - Interactive in-game changelog viewing experience
Easy Navigation - Sequential numbering (#1, #2, #3) for quick reference
️ Database Support - MySQL integration for reliability and scalability
Multi-Language - Built-in English and Polish support
Reward Players - Incentivize players to read your updates
✨ Key Features
Interactive Book Interface
View changelogs in a beautiful, easy-to-read book format:
✅ Automatic formatting with dates and authors
✅ Sequential numbering for easy reference (#1, #2, #3)
✅ Tracks read/unread entries per player
✅ Beautiful color-coded display
✅ Paginated for easy browsing
Players see exactly what's new since their last visit!
Flexible Storage Options
Choose the storage method that fits your server:
YAML Storage - Perfect for small servers
No setup required
Entries saved in data.yml
Works out of the box
MySQL Storage - Recommended for larger servers
Better performance with many entries
Easy database backups
Multi-server support potential
Connection pooling with HikariCP
Simply toggle [ICODE]mysql.enabled[/ICODE] in config to switch!
Reward System
Motivate players to stay informed about server updates:
Create multiple reward tiers (bronze, silver, gold, or custom)
Set custom chance percentages for each tier
Configure cooldowns to prevent abuse (hours-based)
Set maximum age for eligible entries (days)
Execute ANY command as a reward (items, money, ranks, etc.)
Automatic reward distribution when players read new entries
Fully configurable in config.yml
Example rewards: diamonds, money, temporary perks, crate keys, ranks!
Smart Notifications
Keep players engaged with automatic notifications:
Notify players on join about new changelog entries
Configurable notification delay (no spam on join)
Click-to-view interactive messages
Shows count of unread entries
Only notifies when there's actually something new
⚡ Admin Tools
Easy-to-use commands for managing your changelog:
Add entries with a simple command
Edit existing entries by ID
Delete outdated or incorrect entries
List all entries with details
Hot reload configuration without restart
Debug mode for troubleshooting
All changes are instant and stored safely!
Multi-Language Support
Fully translatable with built-in language files:
English (en.yml) - default
Polish (pl.yml) - complete translation
➕ Add Your Own - Easy language file system
All messages, commands, and interface text can be customized!
Commands
| Command | Description | Permission |
|---|---|---|
/changelog |
View the changelog book | changelogbook.use |
/changelog add <content> |
Add a new changelog entry | changelogbook.admin |
/changelog edit <id> <content> |
Edit an existing entry | changelogbook.admin |
/changelog delete <id> |
Delete a changelog entry | changelogbook.admin |
/changelog list |
List all entries with IDs | changelogbook.admin |
/changelog reload |
Reload configuration | changelogbook.admin |
/changelog debug <on|off> |
Toggle debug mode | changelogbook.admin |
Support & Links
GitHub: https://github.com/bishowsky/ChangelogBook
Our Discord: https://discord.gg/mkyU3SgBUP
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