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NMinimap

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What it is

NMinimap is a server-side minimap plugin for Java Minecraft servers, designed for players using fully vanilla clients. Players can choose a round or square map, set it on the left or right side of the screen, and adjust its scale from 1× to 8×; the display can reach 127 × 127 pixels. The plugin supports custom markers, switchable map frames, and configurable mob and player radar. It can disable minimaps from Xaero’s Minimap, VoxelMap-Updated, and JourneyMap. NMinimap is free and open source under GPL-3.0. It supports Paper, Folia, and Spigot, though the project notes limitations on Spigot. The project materials give supported Minecraft versions as 1.21.11 to 26.3 in one place and 1.21.11 to 26.2 in another. Installation requires AnvilORM and Packet events; PassengerAPI and PlaceholderAPI are optional. The installation instructions call for putting the plugin JAR in the server’s plugins directory and installing the generated resource pack. Bedrock players are unsupported, and Iris shaders are incompatible; some HUD or text-decoration shaders may also conflict. The project directs users to GitHub issues or Discord for support.

Spec sheet

What it does
NMinimap is a server-side Minecraft minimap designed for fully vanilla Minecraft clients.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Purpose
NMinimap is a server-side minimap for fully vanilla Minecraft clients.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The maker invites users to open an issue for questions, feature requests, or bug reports, and also points to a Discord server.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Bedrock limitation
The README says Bedrock is not supported because it uses a different rendering pipeline.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Compatibility limits
The README says Bedrock players are not supported and Iris shaders are incompatible; some HUD or text-decoration shaders may also conflict.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Dependencies and integrations
The listed dependencies include AnvilORM and Packet Events; PassengerAPI and PlaceholderAPI are optional, and PackMerger or Resource Pack Manager can be used for resource-pack merging and distribution.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Installation
Installation instructions say to add the plugin JAR to the server’s plugins directory and install the generated resource pack.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
License and release
The repository identifies the project as GPL-3.0 licensed and lists version 1.0.9 as its latest release.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Map display
Players can choose a round or square map, its screen side, and a scale from 1x to 8x.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Map scale and size
The map scale ranges from 1× to 8×, and the displayed map can be up to 127 × 127 pixels.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Map styles
Players can choose a round or square minimap and place it on the left or right side of the screen.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Markers and frames
The plugin supports custom markers and configurable frames, with frames selectable in-game.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Minecraft versions
The README lists support for Minecraft versions 1.21.11 through 26.3.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Mod compatibility
The plugin can disable minimaps from Xaero’s Minimap, VoxelMap-Updated, and JourneyMap; the README says Iris shader compatibility cannot be added because Iris does not use core shaders.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Radar
Mob and player radar can be configured; players can enable or disable mob radar with a command when permitted by the server configuration.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Server platforms
The README lists PaperMC and Folia as supported platforms and says Spigot works with limitations.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Spigot limitations
On Spigot, the README recommends setting max-render-threads to 1 and max-scale to 1 or 2 to reduce freezes and server load.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and GPL-3.0 licensed.
  • Round or square map, with left or right placement.
  • Scale options from 1× to 8×.
  • Custom markers and configurable mob and player radar.

Limits

  • Bedrock players are not supported.
  • Iris shaders are incompatible.
  • Some HUD or text-decoration shaders may conflict.
  • Spigot has limitations.

Who it suits

NMinimap suits Java server operators who want vanilla-client players to see a configurable map and radar. It is for servers running Paper, Folia, or Spigot, with caveats for Spigot administrators.

Verdict

NMinimap offers a configurable server-side map and radar without requiring players to use a modded client. Check the server platform, Minecraft version range, and shader compatibility before installation.

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