Economy API
Provides an API for a virtual currency in-game.
About this Mod
Economy API
Economy API adds a virtual currency to the game with direct and easy to use methods for managing player's money.
Developer Wiki
A developer guide is being created at the moment and will be available in the next few days. You can join the Discord to keep updated on the progress.
Features
Economy API has a few features to make life easier for both the developer and the player. These include (excluded the code methods that are found in the Developer Wiki):
- Player balance visible in-game and can be turned ON / OFF.
- Command to turn off the balance GUI:
/economy:showoverlay - More coming soon.
Why Choose Economy API?
Economy API is your pick if you're planning to make a Forge mod like a shop, auction house, selling / jobs or just to use a currency.
Pros:
- Easy to use and understand
- No complex methods
- Actively updated
- Can be used anywhere
Cons:
- Doesn't support currency formatting (yet)
Available Versions
How to Install Economy API 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 (1.20.6).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Economy API". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Economy API 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 (1.20.6). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Economy API compatible with forge?
Economy API officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Economy API – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Economy API 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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