
Hand Shaker
Solution for server owners or modpack developers to disconnect users with unwanted mods, allow or require mods
About this Mod
⚠️ This project requires to be set up on both sides, client and server side ⚠️
🤝 HandShaker 7.0.0 (alpha) Wiki is there!
📋 What is HandShaker?
HandShaker is a cross-platform mod/plugin verification system for Minecraft servers and clients. It enables servers to detect which mods players are running and enforce mod restrictions with customizable policies.
🎯 Core Functionality
- Fabric/Neoforge Client → Sends your active mod list to the server upon join
- Paper/Fabric/NeoForge Server → Validates mod lists against configured rules and enforces restrictions
- Multi-platform Support → Works across Fabric, Paper, and NeoForge
- Cryptographic Integrity → Prevents tampered or self-compiled HandShaker mods
- Flexible Configuration → Per-mod rules: Required, Allowed, or Blacklisted
✨ Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🔐 Per-Mod Configuration | Individually set mod allowance to Required, Allowed, or Blacklisted |
| 🚫 Customizable Enforcement | Configurable kick messages and auto-ban capabilities |
| 📊 Player History Database | Store and query player mod histories |
| 👀 Player Mod Viewing | Administrators can see other players' mod lists |
| ✔️ Integrity Verification | Cryptographic signatures prevent spoofed mod reports |
| 🔐 Custom Actions | Allows to setup custom events (commands) for triggered mods |
🏗️ Platform Comparison
✅ Supported/Working
⚠️ Issues/Unsupported
❌ Unsupported/Broken
| Features | Paper (1.x - 6.x) | Fabric (2.x - 6.x) | NeoForge (6.x+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrity Checking | ✅ 6.x+ ⚠️ 3.x - 5.x |
✅ 6.x+ ⚠️ 3.x - 5.x |
✅ 6.0.0+ |
| Configurable Rules | ✅ 6.0.0+ | ✅ 6.0.0+ | ✅ 6.0.0+ |
| Database Storage | ✅ 5.0.0+ | ✅ 5.0.0+ | ✅ 6.0.0+ |
| GeyserMC/Floodgate | ✅ 5.2.0+ | ✅ 5.2.0+ | ❌ |
| Permissions | ✅ 5.0.0+ | ✅ 5.0.0+ | ❌ |
| Folia Compatibility | ✅ 6.0.0+ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Clickable text in chat | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
🚀 Quick Start
Commands
Installation
Download the appropriate mod/plugin for your platform:
- Fabric Client: Place JAR in
mods/folder - Paper Server: Place JAR in
plugins/folder - NeoForge Client: Place JAR in
mods/folder
- Fabric Client: Place JAR in
Configure the mod/plugin
Basic Configuration
config: v4
# Behavior: "strict" - Force requires client-side mod or "vanilla" allow also non-mod clients
behavior: strict
# Integrity Mode: "signed" or "dev" - allow unsigned mods (if you are building own client/server fork)
integrity-mode: signed
# Whitelist mode: true = only allowed mods (inside whitelisted.yml), false = allowed by default.
# To work properly set "mods-whitelisted-enabled" must be true
whitelist: false
# Allow Bedrock players
allow-bedrock-players: false
# Player Database: Store and track player mod history (requires playerdb to be enabled)
playerdb-enabled: false
# Mod List Toggles: Enable/disable each mod list without losing configuration
mods-required-enabled: true
mods-blacklisted-enabled: true
mods-whitelisted-enabled: true
# Kick Messages - customize as needed (use {mod} for mod name)
messages:
kick: "You are using a blacklisted mod: {mod}. Please remove it to join this server."
no-handshake: "To connect to this server please download 'Hand-shaker' mod."
missing-whitelist: "You are missing required mods: {mod}. Please install them to join this server."
invalid-signature: "Invalid client signature. Please use the official HandShaker client mod."
ban: "You have been banned for using a blacklisted mod: {mod}."
bedrock: "Bedrock players are not allowed on this server."
# custom messages for actions can be added here
# placeholders are {mod} - mod which triggered, {player}
test_action: "Hi, {player}! You are using {mod}! Thanks for using it!"
actions:
# System actions (Uses hardcoded functions, not recomended to copy these)
kick:
commands:
- "kick {player} {messages.kick}"
ban:
commands:
- "ban {player} {messages.ban}"
log: true
log:
missing: "{player} tried to join but missing required mod/mods: {mod}"
blacklisted: "{player} tried to join with blacklisted mod/mods: {mod}"
# Examples of custom actions
# placeholders are {mod} - mod which triggered, {player}, {messages.name_from_config.yml}
test_action:
commands:
- "msg {player} {messages.test_action}"
- "give {player} minecraft:diamond 1"
- "say Say Hello to {player}, who is using {mod}!"
watchdog:
commands:
- "ac increase_alert_level {player} 1000"
📝 Permissions
| Permission | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
handshaker.admin |
Access to admin commands | Operator |
handshaker.bypass |
Bypass mod restrictions | False |
🎮 Supported Versions
| Loader | Versions | Status | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabric | 1.21 - 1.21.10, 1.21.11 | ✅ Supported | N/A | N/A |
| Paper | 1.21+ | ✅ Supported | N/A | N/A |
| NeoForge | 1.21 - 1.21.10, 1.21.11 | ✅ Supported | 1.20.1 | Planned |
📚 Documentation
- 📖 Full Wiki
- ⬇️ Installation Guide
- ⚙️ Configuration Guide
- 💬 Commands Reference
- 🔨 Building from Source
- 📋 Changelog
Roadmap
- More QoL features
🤝 Contributing
Issues, pull requests, and suggestions are welcome! Check the GitHub repository for contribution guidelines.
Available Versions
How to Install Hand Shaker 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 (26.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Hand Shaker". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+13 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Hand Shaker 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 (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Hand Shaker compatible with fabric and folia and neoforge and paper and purpur?
Hand Shaker officially supports fabric, folia, neoforge, paper, purpur for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Hand Shaker – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Hand Shaker 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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