
handbooks
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About this Mod
HandBooks
A sophisticated in-game notebook system designed for immersion, documentation, and creativity.
HandBooks transforms the way players record their adventures by introducing a fully functional, image-capable notebook system directly into your inventory. Whether you're journaling your journey, documenting lore, or organizing project notes, HandBooks provides the tools to do it all—without ever leaving the game.
✨ Features
Rich Text Notes
Create, edit, and organize written entries with intuitive in-game controls. Perfect for roleplaying, quest tracking, or personal logs.Image Import via URL
Import images directly from the web using standard links. Illustrate your discoveries, map out builds, or add visual flair to your pages.Immersive Interaction
Physically hold and read your books. Open them in the world to browse entries as a real player would—no menus breaking the flow.Client-Side Only
Fully client-side, making it compatible with any server. Your notebooks are stored locally and travel with your single-player worlds or multiplayer sessions.Lightweight & Optimized
Built with performance in mind, HandBooks integrates seamlessly without impacting game performance or adding unnecessary bloat.
📖 Why HandBooks?
From journaling your first night to documenting sprawling build projects, HandBooks gives you a personal, persistent space to capture your Minecraft story. Whether you're a solo player, a roleplay enthusiast, or a server worldbuilder, this mod brings a new layer of depth and creativity to your gameplay.
This format mirrors the clean, bullet-point-heavy style of mods like Sodium on Modrinth—concise, feature-focused, and easy to skim. Let me know if you'd like a shorter version or want to tailor the tone further!
Available Versions
How to Install handbooks 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 (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "handbooks". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.10
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
handbooks 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is handbooks compatible with fabric?
handbooks officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with handbooks – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if handbooks 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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