Idler
AFK Management mod for servers
About this Mod
Idler is a mod that brings its own idle/afk feature. The data is stored in config/idler/last_played.txt and all file modifications are done in a different thread.
These events trigger last played time, file modifications are done by an autosaving schedule, for performance.
- Joining the server
- Moving
- Moving the camera
- Breaking and placing blocks
- Using items
config.yml
{
"idle-timeout": 300,
"start-kick-free-slots": "21"
}
- idle timeout is in seconds
- the "start-kick-free-slots" is the number of free slots where the mod starts kicking players
Permissions
idler.afk- Allows the user to go AFK
Commands
afk- Toggles the user's AFK status. It won't kick users until the idle timeout is reached.
The tablist names will also turn to gray when afk
Available Versions
How to Install Idler 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 (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Idler". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Idler 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Idler compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Idler officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.1, 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 Idler – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Idler 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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