
Item Manager
Take full control of items on your Minecraft server. Ban, restrict, or mark items as illegal — with automatic enforcement and JEI integration
About this Mod
Take full control of items on your Minecraft server. Ban, restrict, or mark items as illegal — with automatic enforcement, JEI integration, dimension support and custom messages.
Description
Item Manager is a server-side moderation mod that allows administrators to control which items players can have, craft, or carry on their server. Whether you're running a survival SMP, an RPG server, or a competitive environment, Item Manager gives you the tools to enforce item rules automatically — no plugins, no command spam, no manual enforcement.
Simply add an item to a category and the mod does the rest.
How It Works
Item Manager has 3 enforcement categories, each with a different level of restriction:
🔴 BANNED
The most severe restriction. Banned items are completely forbidden on the server.
- ✖ Automatically removed from the player's inventory every second
- ✖ Automatically removed from any chest or container when a player opens it
- ⚠ Players receive a warning message when an item is removed
- 🏷️ Red tooltip warning shown on the item
- 💬 Supports fully custom messages per item with color codes
- 🌍 Can be restricted to specific dimensions only
🟠 ILLEGAL
A softer restriction. Illegal items can exist in the inventory but cannot be actively used.
- ↩ Automatically moved out of the hotbar (slots 0–8)
- ↩ Automatically removed from the offhand slot
- ↩ Automatically unequipped from all armor slots (helmet, chestplate, leggings, boots)
- The item stays in the main inventory — it is not destroyed
- 🏷️ Orange tooltip warning shown on the item
- 💬 Supports fully custom messages per item with color codes
- 🌍 Can be restricted to specific dimensions only
🟡 RESTRICTED
The lightest restriction. Restricted items can be owned but cannot be crafted.
- ✖ Crafting recipes are blocked — the result is cancelled automatically
- ✖ Recipes are removed directly from the server on startup
- ✖ Recipes are hidden in JEI (Just Enough Items)
- 🏷️ Yellow tooltip warning shown on the item
- 💬 Supports fully custom messages per item with color codes
- 🌍 Can be restricted to specific dimensions only
Dimension Support
Every item can be restricted globally or only in specific dimensions — including modded dimensions.
# Global restriction (all dimensions)
/itemmanager add banned minecraft:tnt
# Only in the Nether
/itemmanager add banned minecraft:tnt --dim minecraft:the_nether
# Only in the End
/itemmanager add illegal minecraft:elytra --dim minecraft:the_end
# Modded dimension
/itemmanager add banned botania:mana_sword --dim botania:alfheim
Custom Messages
Every item can have a fully custom tooltip message in any language, with full Minecraft color code support using &.
/itemmanager add banned minecraft:tnt|&8[&c&lBANNED&8] &c▪ &fThis item is forbidden.
/itemmanager add illegal minecraft:diamond_sword|&6No puedes usar esto aquí.
/itemmanager add restricted minecraft:elytra|&eItem restringido en este servidor.
# With dimension
/itemmanager add banned minecraft:tnt|&cNo TNT en el Nether --dim minecraft:the_nether
If no custom message is set, a default bilingual message (Spanish/English) is shown.
Live Config Sync
No server restart needed. Changes apply instantly:
- Config syncs to all players automatically after every command
- Config syncs to a player when they log in
/itemmanager reloadforces a manual sync to all players
Commands
All commands require OP level 2 or higher. All have Tab auto-complete.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/itemmanager add <cat> <item> |
Add item to a category |
/itemmanager add <cat> <item>|<msg> |
Add item with custom message |
/itemmanager add <cat> <item> --dim <dim> |
Add item for specific dimension |
/itemmanager add <cat> <item>|<msg> --dim <dim> |
Add with message and dimension |
/itemmanager remove <cat> <item> |
Remove item from a category |
/itemmanager setmessage <cat> <item>|<msg> |
Set or update custom message |
/itemmanager clearmessage <cat> <item> |
Remove custom message |
/itemmanager list |
Show all registered items |
/itemmanager check <item> |
Check status of a specific item |
/itemmanager reload |
Reload and sync config to all players |
Quick Start
1. Install the mod — Place itemmanager-1.2.0.jar in your server's mods/ folder. Works on Forge and Mohist servers. For JEI recipe hiding and tooltips, clients also need the mod installed.
2. Start the server — Config file is created at world/serverconfig/itemmanager-server.toml
3. Add items via commands:
/itemmanager add banned minecraft:tnt|&cForbidden on this server
/itemmanager add illegal minecraft:diamond_helmet|&6Cannot be equipped
/itemmanager add restricted minecraft:elytra|&eNot craftable here
4. Edit manually (optional):
[items]
banned = ["minecraft:tnt", "minecraft:tnt@minecraft:the_nether"]
banned_messages = ["minecraft:tnt|&cForbidden!", "minecraft:tnt@minecraft:the_nether|&cNo TNT here"]
illegal = ["minecraft:diamond_sword"]
illegal_messages = ["minecraft:diamond_sword|&6Cannot use this"]
restricted = ["minecraft:elytra"]
restricted_messages = []
Compatibility
| Mod / Platform | Status |
|---|---|
| Forge 1.20.1 | ✅ Full support |
| Mohist 1.20.1 | ✅ Full support |
| JEI 15.20.0.x | ✅ Recipe and ingredient hiding |
| REI | 🔜 Coming soon |
| EMI | 🔜 Coming soon |
| Any modded items | ✅ Full support via modid:itemname |
| Modded dimensions | ✅ Full support via modid:dimension |
FAQ
Do I need to restart the server after changes? No — changes sync instantly to all players.
Will banned items be removed from chests that are never opened? No — chests are only scanned when a player opens them.
What happens if inventory is full when an illegal item is moved? The item drops on the ground near the player.
Does this work with modded items and dimensions? Yes — use modid:itemname and modid:dimension.
Can I use color codes in messages? Yes — use & followed by a color code (e.g. &c red, &e yellow, &6 gold).
Does it work on Mohist? Yes — fully tested on Mohist 1.20.1.
Requirements
- Minecraft: 1.20.1
- Forge: 47.4.13+
- JEI (optional): 15.20.0.x
Available Versions
How to Install Item Manager 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 (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Item Manager". 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
Item Manager 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Item Manager compatible with forge?
Item Manager officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Item Manager – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Item Manager 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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