BackportedCompletions

BackportedCompletions adds the 1.13+ suggestion box to Minecraft 1.8.9, enhancing chat with modern autocompletion for commands and player names.

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About this Mod

BackportedCompletions

BackportedCompletions is a Minecraft mod that brings the 1.13+ suggestion box/autocomplete feature to Minecraft 1.8.9. This mod enhances the chat experience by providing a modern, user-friendly suggestion box for commands and player names, similar to newer versions of Minecraft.

Screenshots

Suggestion Box in Action

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Suggestion Box mouse scrolling

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Autocomplete Example

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Features

1.13+ Style Suggestion Box: Implements the modern autocomplete UI for commands and player names.
Customizable Behavior: Supports case sensitivity and matching options (e.g., match start only).
Smooth Integration: Works seamlessly with Minecraft 1.8.9's chat system.
Debounced Autocomplete Requests: Reduces unnecessary server requests for better performance.
Mouse and Keyboard Support: Navigate suggestions using arrow keys, tab, or mouse clicks.

Installation

Download the mod's .jar file
Place the .jar file in your Minecraft mods folder.
Ensure you have a compatible version of Minecraft Forge installed for 1.8.9.

Available Versions

Version 1.0.0release

MC 1.8.9forge

April 16, 2025

How to Install BackportedCompletions on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.8.9).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "BackportedCompletions". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.8.9

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

BackportedCompletions server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.8.9). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is BackportedCompletions compatible with forge?

BackportedCompletions officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.8.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with BackportedCompletions – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if BackportedCompletions consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.