Player Scanner

Player Scanner

A simple, utility item that scans the area for other players. Perfect for PvP and manhunt scenarios!

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About this Mod

Player Scanner is a lightweight, vanilla-friendly utility mod designed for multiplayer servers, especially for PvP, manhunt, or survival games. It adds a item: the Player Scanner.

How It Works

  • Craft & Go: Craft the Player Scanner with simple, vanilla-friendly ingredients. No complex machines needed!
  • Charge & Scan: Hold right-click to charge the device. Once fully charged, it will be consumed, sending out a pulse that reveals the locations of nearby players.
  • Visualize: A visual effect expands from your position, showing the scan's range. Detected players will be highlighted with a clear, visible marker for a short duration.
  • Stay Balanced: A configurable cooldown prevents spamming, keeping the gameplay fair and balanced.

Features

  • Consumable Item: The Player Scanner is a one-time-use item, making every scan a strategic decision.
  • Fully Server-Configurable (playerscanner-server.toml): Server administrators have complete control. Adjust the scan radius, charge time, cooldown, marker duration, and even the visual effects to perfectly match your server's gameplay balance.
  • Stunning Visuals: A sleek, shader effect provides clear feedback on your scan's range, while a highly visible marker makes sure you never lose sight of your target.
  • Lightweight & Compatible: Designed to be simple and efficient, with no world-gen or complex dependencies, ensuring high compatibility with other mods.

Whether you're hunting down your friends or trying to avoid being found, the Player Scanner adds a new layer of strategy and excitement to your Minecraft multiplayer experience!

Available Versions

Player Scanner 1.20.1-0.1.1release
MC 1.20.1forge
November 21, 2025
Player Scanner 1.20.1-0.1.0release
MC 1.20.1forge
November 20, 2025

How to Install Player Scanner on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Player Scanner". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.20.1

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Player Scanner 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 Player Scanner compatible with forge?

Player Scanner officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Player Scanner – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Player Scanner 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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Details

License
MIT License
Server-side
Required

Supported Versions

1.20.1