Idle Pulse Tab Plugin FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I know if I'm marked as away?
When you stop providing input (movement keys, chat, block interactions), the plugin marks you away and announces it in chat. You'll see your idle time displayed in the TAB player list next to your name, showing how many minutes or hours you've been inactive.
What counts as activity so I don't go away?
The plugin detects forward, backward, strafe, jump, sneak, and sprint key presses checked every second. It also recognizes chat messages, block placement, block breaking, fishing, and item interactions—so you stay marked active as long as you're doing any of these things.
Will I get kicked if I'm away too long?
No, the plugin never kicks, freezes, or restricts players. It only marks you away in the TAB list and announces your status in chat—you can stay idle as long as you want without consequences.
Why am I marked away when I'm actually playing?
If you're only looking around with your mouse or standing still, the plugin won't detect activity. Make sure you're pressing movement keys, interacting with blocks, fishing, or using items—holding down a movement key for a few seconds should keep you marked active.
Does being pushed by mobs or water mark me as active?
No, knockback from mobs, water currents, and other external forces don't count as activity. The plugin only recognizes your own key presses and actions, so your away status stays intact even if you're being moved around.
What happens to my away status when I die?
Your away status and idle timer are preserved through death and respawn. If you were marked away before dying, you'll still be marked away after respawning unless you provide new input.
Does this mod require a client-side installation?
No, Idle Pulse Tab Plugin runs entirely on the server side. You don't need to install anything on your client—the server handles all activity detection and status tracking automatically.
Can other plugins interfere with activity detection?
No, the plugin catches player actions even if another plugin cancels the game event. Your activity is detected at a level that bypasses event cancellation, so other mods won't prevent you from staying marked active.
Will this mod cause lag on my server?
The plugin uses direct key detection checked every second rather than expensive coordinate checks, keeping performance impact minimal. It's designed to run smoothly on servers of any size without noticeable lag.
How do I know when someone comes back from being away?
The plugin sends a public chat announcement when a player returns and provides input again. Their away status is removed from the TAB list and the idle timer resets to zero.