
Custom Commands
custom command aliases for vanillish servers written in kdl
About this Mod
Custom Commands
custom command aliases for vanillish servers written in kdl
custom commands lets server owners write a file at static_data/commands.kdl to add aliases or shorthands for special commands or triggers
current supported nodes:
literal <name>- keyword command noderequires [requirements]- requirements for parent node, properties determine requirements:permissionLevel- required permission level to run command
executes <command>- sets what command the parent node executes
sample configuration:
literal "afk" { //shorthand for afk data pack https://www.planetminecraft.com/data-pack/afk-pack/
executes "trigger afk"
}
literal "giveall" { //give preset items to everyone on the server
requires permissionLevel=4
literal "diamonds" { //escaped quotes
executes "give @a diamond{display:{Name:'[{\"text\":\"happy diamond\",\"italic\":false}]'}} 64"
}
literal "magicsword" { //kdl raw strings
executes r#"give @p netherite_sword{Unbreakable:1,display:{Name:'[{"text":"magic sword","italic":false}]',Lore:['[{"text":"a sword passed down","italic":false}]','[{"text":"through the ages","italic":false}]','[{"text":"from hero to hero","italic":false}]']},Enchantments:[{id:fire_aspect,lvl:2},{id:knockback,lvl:2},{id:looting,lvl:3},{id:sharpness,lvl:5}]} 64"#
}
}
Available Versions
How to Install Custom Commands on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.18).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Custom Commands". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.18, 21w44a, 21w43a (+20 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Custom Commands server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric 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 (1.18). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Custom Commands compatible with fabric?
Custom Commands officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.18, 21w44a, 21w43a. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Custom Commands – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Custom Commands 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.
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