
Head Database
A server-side mod that enables players to retrieve all different kinds of textured player heads.
About this Mod
 
 
🗿 Head Database
A server-side mod (also usable in singleplayer) that enables players to retrieve all different kinds of textured player heads, which are great for decoration.
🆕 What does it add?
Access to about 85k different player heads in modded environments!
Commands
/hdb
- Opens the Head Database menu
- First, a list of categories is shown
- Once a category is clicked, a paginated view of categorized player heads is shown
- Clicking any head will give it to the player

/hdb search <...>
- Opens a menu with search results
- Includes search term matches in name and tags of the individual heads
- You can use multiple search terms by separating them with spaces

/hdb reload
- Reloads the config
⚙️ Configuration
The configuration file is located at:
Forge
| Client | Server |
|---|---|
.minecraft/saves/<world_name>/serverconfig/head_database-server.toml |
<server_folder>/world/serverconfig/head_database-server.toml |
Fabric
.minecraft/config/head-database-server.json
Options
mode
- Specifies which permission mode to use (who is allowed to use the command?)
- Can be either of:
OP_ONLY: Operators onlyWHITELIST: Operators and additional whitelisted playersEVERYONE: Everyone can run the commands
required_op_level
- Specifies the required operator level (0-4) when using either
OP_ONLYorWHITELISTmode
whitelist
- List of non-operator player names or UUIDs allowed to use the command when using
WHITELISTmode
ℹ️
/hdb reloadcan only be used by operators, regardless of config values
🌐 Where does the data come from?
The database is fetched from the public domain repository at https://github.com/TheSilentPro/heads.
When the server starts (internal or dedicated), this ~15 MB JSON file is downloaded and parsed.
Available Versions
How to Install Head Database 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 (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Head Database". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Head Database 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Head Database compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
Head Database officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.20.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Head Database – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Head Database 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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