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NMinimap
What it is
NMinimap is a server-side minimap plugin for Minecraft Java servers, designed to show a map to players using fully vanilla clients. Players can choose a round or square display, place it on either side of the screen, and set its scale from 1× to 8×; the map can reach 127 × 127 pixels. Custom markers, switchable frames, and configurable mob and player radar are supported. The plugin runs on Paper, Folia, and Spigot, though Spigot has limitations. Project materials list Minecraft support 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. PackMerger or Resource Pack Manager can help merge and distribute resource packs. Setup calls for placing the plugin JAR in the server's plugins directory and installing the generated resource pack. Bedrock players are unsupported, Iris shaders are incompatible, and some HUD or text-decoration shaders may conflict. NMinimap is free and open source under GPL-3.0.
For and against
For
- Supports Paper, Folia, and Spigot
- Round or square map with adjustable placement
- Scale options from 1× to 8×
- Custom markers and switchable frames
- Configurable mob and player radar
Against
- Bedrock players are not supported
- Iris shaders are incompatible
- Some HUD or text-decoration shaders may conflict
- Spigot has limitations
The verdict
NMinimap offers server-side map display, markers, and radar for vanilla Java clients. Its server dependencies and shader and Bedrock limitations are key considerations.
Who it suits
It suits Java Minecraft server operators who want to provide a minimap to players using vanilla clients. Server owners should check its dependencies and compatibility limits before installation.
On the record
- Bedrock limitation
- The README says Bedrock is not supported because it uses a different rendering pipeline.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Compatibility limits
- The README says Bedrock players are not supported and Iris shaders are incompatible; some HUD or text-decoration shaders may also conflict.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- 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.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Installation
- Installation instructions say to add the plugin JAR to the server’s plugins directory and install the generated resource pack.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- License and release
- The repository identifies the project as GPL-3.0 licensed and lists version 1.0.9 as its latest release.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Map display
- Players can choose a round or square map, its screen side, and a scale from 1x to 8x.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Map scale and size
- The map scale ranges from 1× to 8×, and the displayed map can be up to 127 × 127 pixels.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Map styles
- Players can choose a round or square minimap and place it on the left or right side of the screen.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Markers and frames
- The plugin supports custom markers and configurable frames, with frames selectable in-game.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Minecraft versions
- The README lists support for Minecraft versions 1.21.11 through 26.3.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- 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.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- NMinimap is a server-side minimap for fully vanilla Minecraft clients.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Radar
- Mob and player radar can be configured; players can enable or disable mob radar with a command when permitted by the server configuration.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Server platforms
- The README lists PaperMC and Folia as supported platforms and says Spigot works with limitations.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- 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.github.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker invites users to open an issue for questions, feature requests, or bug reports, and also points to a Discord server.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- What it does
- NMinimap is a server-side Minecraft minimap designed for fully vanilla Minecraft clients.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026