Methane Server Utilities
Allows you to have control over the fullbright settings of Methane Clients.
About this Mod
Methane Server Utilities
Tools to help manage Methane on clients.
A mod that allows server admins to override settings for Methane on the client, either by suggesting changes, or forcefully switching them when playing on the server. Clients without Methane can join as well, but this requires forceMethane to be false (false by default).
all configuration is stored as individual gamerules, so anyone with operator can change them.
This is useful for servers/modpacks that may want to set default rules for players with Methane, due to the controversial nature of full-bright. Fog settings will only be changed if the user allows for this to happen in their config. Methane features that do not alter gameplay significantly, but do break Vanilla parity on some level will still be in effect on the client.
Gamerules: (with default values)
enforceMethaneState: true // force a Methane state, and deny players the ability to use their own
defaultMethaneState: true // the state forced/given to players on joining
forceMethane: false // kick the player if they do not have Methane or their client wont respond.
Functionality has been fully integrated for Methane 2.2+.
This is NOT a server moderation tool. Anyone can easily make their own fork of Methane to circumvent this if they have any knowledge of programming. I will not implement any anti-bypass methods, purely because it would be difficult to keep fixing.
Available Versions
How to Install Methane Server Utilities 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 (1.20.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Methane Server Utilities". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Methane Server Utilities 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 (1.20.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Methane Server Utilities compatible with fabric and quilt?
Methane Server Utilities officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Methane Server Utilities – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Methane Server Utilities 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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