
Textbook
Import books from text files or clipboard, and export books to text files.
About this Mod
This is Textbook, the mod that allows you to import books from text files (and your clipboard) and export books to text files.
To use it, you'll need to get a Book and Quill and open it up. There will be some new buttons there, one to import from clipboard and the other to import from file. It is important to note that importing will overwrite anything that is already written. Once you've imported, if the file you've chosen exceeds the vanilla 100-page limit, you have the option to split the book into volumes by choosing which volume you want this book to be. You don't have to do this, but use caution with over-limit books on servers, as they could consider this cheating. If you want to write another volume, you'll need to repeat the process and select another volume number.
To export a book to a file, open it and choose the Export to file button, then choose where you want to write it to.
Forge:
Requires Annotated DI and Fireplace Lib
Fabric:
Requires Fireplace Lib
This mod is client side only, so you can use it on servers that don't have the mod installed. It goes well with Audiobook.
To report issues or request new features, use the issue tracker. Do not ask me to port to different Minecraft versions. For questions and other discussion, feel free to join my Discord.
FAQ:
Q: Can you port to 1.14.4 or older?
A: No
Mod Spotlight (with Audiobook):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95iM8z_YiPQ
Available Versions
How to Install Textbook 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 (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Textbook". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.4 (+17 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Textbook 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Textbook compatible with fabric and forge and quilt?
Textbook officially supports fabric, forge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.4. 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 Textbook – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Textbook 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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