TextFileReader
A mod that can read out-of-game files (fabric only)
About this Mod
MCTextFileReader
A mod that can read out-of-game files in game (fabric only)
Install
- Download the latest version from the Versions page
- Install the mod into your mods folder
- Start Minecraft
Use
- Enter the world
- Put the content you want to output in the game chat bar into [Save (in archived Texts folder) | Global (in the Texts folder of the server or client runtime directory)]
- Give file permissions to you (Requires permission level 2 or above | Enable cheating) [use /FileReader Permission Give [FileName]]
- Type /FileReader File Read [FileName] [Save (in archived Texts folder) | Global (in the Texts folder of the server or client runtime directory)] in the chat box
or type /cTextFileReader Read [FileName(in the Texts folder of client runtime directory)] (client only) - The file content comes out
Compilation and debugging
- Clone this repository
- Use your IDE to import build.gradle file
- Start debugging and compiling
(Optional)4. Run gradlew build under the root directory of the repository to compile the mod
License
This project is open source under the GPL-3 license
Available Versions
How to Install TextFileReader 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 (1.20.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "TextFileReader". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.2, 1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
TextFileReader 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 (1.20.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is TextFileReader compatible with fabric?
TextFileReader officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.2, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with TextFileReader – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if TextFileReader 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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