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Compass Coordinates Plugin Wiki & Guide

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Adds a compass feature that displays player coordinates in-game.

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Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Adjust Coordinate Update SpeedControl Action Bar Refresh Rate By default, coordinates update every 5 ticks. If updates feel too frequent or too…Customize Compass Direction LabelsChange Direction Display The plugin shows your facing direction (N, NE, E, etc.) in the action bar. You can customize…Display Coordinates with Decimal PrecisionWhy Use Decimals? Decimal coordinates are useful when you need exact positioning for building, redstone contraptions,…Format Coordinates with Custom Colors and TextCreate a Custom Display Format The text: option lets you arrange coordinates, direction, world name, and rotation…

Frequently asked questions

How do I start using this plugin?
Hold a compass in your main hand or off-hand, and your coordinates will appear in the action bar at the bottom of your screen. Put the compass away or switch to another item, and the coordinates will disappear.
Can I see coordinates without holding a compass?
No—the plugin is designed to hide coordinates until you hold a compass. This is intentional to promote fair exploration on servers. You can still open the F3 debug screen while holding a compass to see vanilla location numbers.
Why aren't my coordinates showing up?
Make sure you're holding a standard compass in either your main hand or off-hand, and check that the plugin is enabled in the config file. If it's still not working, verify the compass is a vanilla compass and not a custom item.
How do I change the coordinate format or colors?
Edit the `text` value in `plugins/CompassCoords/config.yml` using placeholders like `%x`, `%y`, `%z` for coordinates, and color codes like `&6` or `§6` for gold text. The configuration guide lists all available placeholders and color options.

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