Metaformat Folia Plugin FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Do I need LuckPerms installed for this plugin to work?
Yes, Metaformat Folia Plugin reads player ranks, prefixes, and suffixes directly from LuckPerms, so you must have LuckPerms installed and configured with at least one rank before chat formatting will appear.
How do I set up different chat formats for different ranks?
Assign players to ranks in LuckPerms with prefixes and suffixes, then open the plugin settings and create a group-based chat template that references those LuckPerms groups—the plugin will automatically apply the matching format when those players chat.
Can I use RGB colors or just basic color codes?
You can use traditional color codes, RGB hex colors, and modern MiniMessage styling all in the same chat template, giving you full control over how colorful your chat formats are.
What does the [ITEM] tag do and how do I use it?
The [ITEM] tag displays the item a player is currently holding in their main hand when they type it in chat; other players see the item name on hover, but only if they have the lpcf.itemplaceholder permission.
How do I stop certain players from using color codes in chat?
Remove the lpcf.colorcodes permission from those players or groups in LuckPerms, and any color or style codes they type will appear as plain text instead of being formatted.
Does this plugin cause lag on a Folia server?
No, Metaformat Folia Plugin is designed to run safely on multithreaded Folia and Paper servers without causing lag, since it only processes chat messages when they're sent.
What happens if a player is in both a group and a track?
The plugin resolves group formatting first, then applies track formatting if no group format matches, and finally falls back to the global default if neither is set.
How do I apply changes to chat formats without restarting the server?
Run /lpcf reload (if you have the lpcf.reload permission) to immediately reload all plugin files and chat format settings without a restart.
Can I use MiniMessage tags like bold or italic in my chat templates?
Yes, MiniMessage styling works alongside color codes and RGB hex colors, so you can combine tags like bold, italic, and strikethrough in your custom chat layouts.
What if the [ITEM] tag doesn't show up when I type it in chat?
Check that you have the lpcf.itemplaceholder permission and that you're actually holding an item in your main hand; if both are true, run /lpcf reload to refresh the plugin settings.