Mini Placeholders Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I parse a message with placeholders for myself?
Use the command `/miniplaceholders parse me "[your message here]"` on Paper/Fabric/Sponge servers, or `/vminiplaceholders parse me "[your message here]"` on Velocity. The mod will replace any valid placeholders in your message and display the result.
How do I parse a message for another player?
Use `/miniplaceholders parse player [player-name] "[message]"` on Paper/Fabric/Sponge, or `/vminiplaceholders parse player [player-name] "[message]"` on Velocity. This processes placeholders in the context of that specific player.
What's the difference between /miniplaceholders and /vminiplaceholders?
/miniplaceholders is for server-side platforms (Paper, Fabric, Sponge, Krypton, Folia), while /vminiplaceholders is specifically for Velocity proxy servers. Use whichever matches your server setup.
Do I need to install this on both my proxy and backend servers?
No—install Mini Placeholders Mod on the platform where you want to use it. If you're running Velocity, install it there; if you're running Paper/Fabric directly, install it on your server. You don't need it on both unless you want placeholder support in both places.
What syntax do I use for placeholders in my messages?
Mini Placeholders uses MiniMessage component syntax. Placeholders typically follow the format ` ` or similar depending on what placeholder provider you have installed—check your placeholder plugin's documentation for the exact syntax it supports.
Can I use this mod with color codes and formatting?
Yes—Mini Placeholders is built on MiniMessage, which supports color codes and text formatting tags. You can combine placeholders with MiniMessage formatting like ` `, ` `, and hex colors in the same message.
Does this mod work with other placeholder plugins?
Mini Placeholders Mod is an API for developers—it doesn't provide placeholders itself. It works alongside other placeholder plugins and allows developers to integrate placeholder support into their own plugins using the MiniMessage format.
What happens if I use an invalid placeholder?
Invalid or unrecognized placeholders will typically be left as-is in the output, or replaced with an empty string depending on how the placeholder provider is configured. Check that your placeholder syntax matches what your installed placeholder plugins expect.
Is this mod compatible with Fabric servers?
Yes—Mini Placeholders Mod supports Fabric alongside Paper, Folia, Velocity, Krypton, and Sponge API. Use the `/miniplaceholders` command on Fabric just like you would on Paper.
Can I use this mod to parse placeholders in chat messages automatically?
Mini Placeholders Mod itself is an API for developers—automatic chat parsing depends on whether your server plugins or mods are configured to use this API. You can manually parse messages with the commands, but automatic integration requires plugin support.