SMP-Starter
A Datapack / Mod that simplifies the start of a Minecraft server through a small script that opens the world border, changes the game mode, and enables PvP.
About this Mod
With this datapack/mod, administrators can define a spawn point for the server start and, using a simple command, set a world border, disable PvP, and switch all players to Adventure mode. When another command is executed, the world border resets to its original size with an animation, PvP is re-enabled, and all players are switched to Survival mode.
Anyone with the tag 'admin' will not be switched to any other game mode.
Usage:
- Put the file in the mods or datapack folder.
- Start the World or Server.
- Find a place where the Worldspawn should be.
- Run /function smpstart:setup
- Whitelist all your friends.
- Run /function smpstart:startsmp
Once the server start is finished, the mod/datapack can be removed without any problems.
If you find any bugs or have any datapack suggestions, please let me know on my Discord.
Thanks
Available Versions
How to Install SMP-Starter 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "SMP-Starter". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+1 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
SMP-Starter 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is SMP-Starter compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
SMP-Starter officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. 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 SMP-Starter – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if SMP-Starter 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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