DiscordBridge
A lightweight Minecraft server plugin that seamlessly connects your server chat with Discord using webhooks.
Features
- Real-time Chat Sync: All player messages are instantly sent to your Discord channel
- Player Activity Notifications: Get notified when players join or leave the server
- Death Messages: Player death events are broadcasted to Discord with full details
- Player Avatars: Automatic player head integration using Minotar
- Console Messages: Server events appear with a custom console avatar
- Easy Configuration: Simple YAML config file setup
- Reload Command: Update settings without restarting your server
- Minecraft Prefix: All messages are tagged with
[minecraft] for easy identification
Quick Setup
- Install the plugin in your
plugins folder
- Start your server to generate the config file
- Edit
/plugins/DiscordBridge/config.yml:webhook-url: "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/YOUR_WEBHOOK_URL"
console-avatar: "https://your-console-avatar-url.png"
- Use
/dbridge reload to apply changes
Commands
/dbridge reload - Reload the plugin configuration
What Gets Sent to Discord
- Player Chat:
[minecraft] PlayerName: Hello world!
- Player Joins:
[minecraft] [Console]: PlayerName joined the game!
- Player Leaves:
[minecraft] [Console]: PlayerName left the game!
- Player Deaths:
[minecraft] [Console]: PlayerName was slain by Zombie
Creating a Discord Webhook
- Go to your Discord server settings
- Navigate to Integrations → Webhooks
- Click "New Webhook"
- Choose your channel and copy the webhook URL
- Paste it into your config.yml
Requirements
- Minecraft Server: 1.20+ (Bukkit/Spigot/Paper)
- Java: 17 or higher
- Discord Webhook: Required for functionality
Configuration
# Discord webhook URL (required)
webhook-url: "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/YOUR_WEBHOOK_HERE"
# Avatar URL for console messages (optional)
console-avatar: "https://example.com/console-icon.png"
Perfect For
- Community Servers: Keep Discord members connected to in-game chat
- Staff Monitoring: Track player activity from Discord
- Death Tracking: Monitor player deaths and dangerous areas
- Cross-Platform Communication: Bridge the gap between Minecraft and Discord
- Server Administration: Monitor your server without being in-game
Pro Tips
- Use a dedicated Discord channel for server chat to avoid spam
- Set up proper webhook permissions in your Discord server
- Consider using a custom console avatar that matches your server theme
- The plugin automatically handles message escaping and special characters
- Want to see it in action? Join the Broken SMP - one of the best Minecraft servers using this plugin!
Privacy & Security
- No data is stored or logged by this plugin
- Only sends public chat messages and join/leave events
- Uses Discord's official webhook API
- All communication is encrypted via HTTPS
📞 Support & Community
Having issues? Check that your webhook URL is correct and that the Discord channel permissions allow webhook messages.
🌟 Connect with the Developer
Made with ❤️ for the Minecraft community by SaarasnhDx
