Locator Bar Options
Adds a menu to view and change player locator bar settings. Clientside not required.
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About this Mod
Locator Bar Options for Minecraft 1.21.6+
[Locator Bar Options] is a serverside datapack/mod that exposes basic /waypoint commands to the settings menu, improving accessibility for players.
This allows players to easily and intuitively view/change their player locator bar settings without needing command access or server permissions.
Access the settings via either:
Game Menu > Locator Bar OptionsGame Menu > Custom Options > Locator Bar Options
Features:
• Locator bar on/off toggle
• Transmit and receive range customization
• Icon color personalization
• Hide mechanic on/off toggle (Minecraft wiki explanation)
Available Versions
How to Install Locator Bar Options on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.6).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Locator Bar Options". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.6
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Locator Bar Options server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 (1.21.6). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Locator Bar Options compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Locator Bar Options officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.6. 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 Locator Bar Options – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Locator Bar Options 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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