SetNameColor Plugin

Overview

SetNameColor is a Minecraft plugin that allows players to customize their name color in chat. It supports both named colors and hex color codes.

Features

• Players can set their chat name color using a command
• Supports both predefined named colors and custom hex color codes
• Colors persist between server restarts
• Simple permission system to control who can change their name color

Installation

1. Download /build/libs/SetNameColor-v1.1.jar
2. Place the .jar file into the plugins folder of your Minecraft server
3. Restart the server to enable the plugin

Commands

Command	Usage	Description
/setnamecolor	<color/#rrggbb> [playerName]	Sets the player's name color in chat. Accepts named colors or hex codes

Example Usage

• /setnamecolor red → Sets the player's name color to red
• /setnamecolor #ff5733 → Sets the player's name color to a custom hex color

Permissions

Permission	Description	Default
setnamecolor.set	Allows the player to set their name color.	true
setnamecolor.setOther	Allows the player to set other players name color.	op

Configuration

The plugin saves player colors in playerColors.yml located in the plugin's data folder. This file is automatically managed by the plugin

Dependencies

• Requires Minecraft 1.21+ (API version 1.21)
• Uses Adventure API for text formatting

Development

Main Classes

• SetNameColor.java - Manages the plugin lifecycle and stores player colors
• SetNameColorCommand.java - Handles the /setnamecolor command
• PlayerChatListener.java - Updates chat messages to display player colors

Building from Source

1. Clone the repository
2. Build using ./gradlew build
3. Place the compiled .jar into your server's plugins folder.

License

This plugin is provided as open-source. Feel free to modify and use it according to your needs.

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Enjoy customizing your chat name colors! 🎨