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EliteEssentials

A comprehensive server essentials plugin for Hytale that brings everything you need to run a professional multiplayer server. From advanced teleportation systems and home management to group-based chat formatting and customizable kits - EliteEssentials has it all.

Fully modular design - Enable only the features you want. LuckPerms compatible - Seamless integration with advanced permission systems. Actively developed - Regular updates with new features and improvements.

Features

Full Localization Support

All 60+ player-facing messages are configurable in messages.json. Translate your server to any language!

  • Placeholder support: {player}, {seconds}, {name}, {count}, {max}, {location}
  • Config auto-migrates - existing settings preserved when updating

Home System

  • /sethome [name] - Save named home locations (default: "home")
  • /home [name] - Teleport to your saved homes
  • /delhome <name> - Delete a home
  • /homes - List all your homes
  • Configurable max homes per player

Server Warps

  • /warp [name] - Teleport to a server warp (lists warps if no name)
  • /warps - List all available warps with coordinates
  • /setwarp <name> [all|op] - Create a warp (Admin)
  • /delwarp <name> - Delete a warp (Admin)
  • /warpadmin - Admin panel for managing warps
  • Permission levels: all (everyone) or op (admins only)
  • Persisted to warps.json

Back Command

  • /back - Return to your previous location
  • Remembers multiple locations (configurable history)
  • Works on death - return to where you died (configurable)

Random Teleport

  • /rtp - Teleport to a random location in the world
  • Safe landing detection (avoids spawning underground)
  • Configurable min/max range, cooldown, and warmup
  • Force World Mode - Optionally restrict RTP to a specific world
    • rtp.forceWorldEnabled: false (default) - RTP within current world
    • rtp.forceWorldEnabled: true - Always RTP to specified world
    • rtp.forceWorld - Specify which world to force (e.g., "main", "explore")
    • Perfect for servers with multiple worlds where you want RTP only in one

Teleport Requests

  • /tpa <player> - Request to teleport to another player
  • /tpahere <player> - Request a player to teleport to you
  • /tpaccept - Accept a teleport request
  • /tpdeny - Deny a teleport request
  • /tphere <player> - Instantly teleport a player to you (Admin)
  • 30-second timeout (configurable)

Spawn

  • /spawn - Teleport to the world spawn point
  • Per-world or global spawn: Configure whether /spawn uses per-world spawns or always goes to main world
    • spawn.perWorld: false (default) - Always teleport to main world spawn
    • spawn.perWorld: true - Teleport to current world's spawn
    • spawn.mainWorld - Specify which world is the main world
  • Spawn teleport delay: Configure delay before teleporting players to spawn on join
    • spawn.teleportDelaySeconds: 2 (default) - Delay in seconds before teleporting
    • Increase this value if players experience client crashes or timeouts during login
    • Applies to both first-join and every-login teleport features

Kit System

  • /kit [name] - Open kit GUI or claim a specific kit
  • One-time kits - Kits that can only be claimed once per player
  • Cooldown kits - Configurable cooldown between claims
  • Starter Kit - Automatically given to new players on first join
  • Kit Commands - Kits can execute server commands on claim (e.g., grant permissions, give currency, run any plugin command)
  • Fully configurable items, cooldowns, and permissions per kit

Utility Commands

  • /god - Toggle invincibility (become immune to all damage)
  • /heal - Fully restore your health
  • /fly - Toggle creative flight without creative mode
  • /flyspeed <speed> - Set fly speed multiplier (10-100, or 'reset' for default)
  • /top - Teleport to the highest block at your current position
  • /msg <player> <message> - Send a private message
  • /reply - Reply to the last private message (aliases: /r)
  • /clearinv - Clear all items from your inventory (Admin, aliases: /clearinventory, /ci)

Command Aliases

  • /alias create <name> <command> [permission] - Create custom shortcut commands (Admin)
  • /alias delete <name> - Delete an alias
  • /alias list - List all aliases
  • /alias info <name> - Show alias details
  • Works with ANY command - Execute commands from any mod/plugin (e.g., /alias claims sc runs /sc)
  • Silent mode - Add "silent": true in aliases.json to suppress teleport messages
  • Command chains - Use ; to execute multiple commands (e.g., warp spawn; heal; fly)
  • Security - Commands run as the player (respects their permissions), no privilege escalation
  • Optimized paths - EE commands (warp, spawn, home, etc.) support silent mode and /back saving
  • Generic dispatch - All other commands (including other mods) run via CommandManager.handleCommand()
  • Auto-generated permissions - Custom permissions auto-generate as eliteessentials.command.alias.<name>
    • Example: /alias create chatty /gc alias.chatty creates permission eliteessentials.command.alias.chatty
    • Permissions everyone and op remain unchanged

Communication & Server Management

  • /motd - Display the Message of the Day
    • Rich formatting with color codes (&a, &c, &l, etc.)
    • Clickable URLs automatically detected
    • Placeholders: {player}, {server}, {world}, {playercount}
    • Stored in motd.json for easy editing
    • Auto-display on join (configurable)
  • /rules - Display the server rules
    • Color-coded formatting for readability
    • Stored in rules.json for easy editing
    • Fully customizable content
  • /broadcast <message> - Broadcast a message to all players (Admin, alias: /bc)
    • Supports color codes for formatted announcements
  • /clearchat - Clear chat for all players (Admin, alias: /cc)
    • Displays configurable message after clearing
  • /list - Show all online players (aliases: /online, /who)
    • Displays player count and sorted list of names
    • Helpful for finding exact player names for commands
  • Group-Based Chat Formatting - Customize chat appearance by player group
    • Works with LuckPerms groups and simple permissions
    • Priority-based group selection (highest priority wins)
    • Color codes and placeholders: {player}, {displayname}, {message}, {prefix}, {suffix}, {group}
    • Hex color support: Use &#RRGGBB format for precise colors (e.g., &#FF5555)
    • LuckPerms prefix/suffix support: Use {prefix} and {suffix} to display LuckPerms meta
    • Create gradients with per-character hex colors
    • Fully configurable per group in config.json
    • Easy to add custom groups
  • PlaceholderAPI Integration - Full support for cross-plugin placeholders
    • Use placeholders from other plugins in chat format (e.g., %vault_eco_balance%)
    • EliteEssentials provides its own placeholders for other plugins to use
    • Config option: chatFormat.placeholderapi to toggle PAPI processing
  • Range-Based Group Chat - Create proximity-based chat channels
    • Configure range field in group chats for local/proximity chat
    • Perfect for RP servers where only nearby players should hear you
  • Group Chat Formatting - Use the same prefix/color formatting from regular chat in group chat
    • When enabled, player names in group chat use LuckPerms prefixes/suffixes and group priorities
    • Configurable format template: {channel_color}{channel_prefix} {chat_format}
    • Admin spy mode to monitor all channels with /gcspy
  • Group Chat Channels - Create private chat channels for different groups
    • Group-based chats tied to LuckPerms groups (e.g., admin, moderator)
    • Permission-based chats tied to permission nodes (e.g., trade chat)
    • Range-limited chats for proximity-based communication
    • Configure channels in groupchat.json
  • Group Chat Formatting - Use the same prefix/color formatting from regular chat in group chat
    • When enabled, player names in group chat use LuckPerms prefixes/suffixes and group priorities
    • Configurable format template: {channel_color}{channel_prefix} {chat_format}
    • Admin spy mode to monitor all channels with /gcspy
  • Join Messages - Automatic messages when players join
    • First join messages broadcast to everyone
    • Fully customizable in config
    • Option to suppress default Hytale join messages

Ignore System

  • /ignore <player> - Block a player's public and private messages
  • /ignore list - View all players you are currently ignoring
  • /unignore <player> - Stop ignoring a specific player
  • /unignore all - Stop ignoring all players (reset)
  • Ignored players' chat messages are hidden only for you
  • Private messages from ignored players are silently blocked
  • Data stored per-player (persists across restarts)

Mute System (Admin)

  • /mute <player> [reason] - Mute a player server-wide with optional reason
  • /unmute <player> - Unmute a player
  • Muted players cannot send public chat or private messages
  • Muted players are notified when muted/unmuted
  • Mute data stored in mutes.json (persists across restarts)

Ban System (Admin)

  • /ban <player> [reason] - Permanently ban a player with optional reason
  • /tempban <player> <time> [reason] - Temporarily ban a player
    • Time format: 1d (1 day), 2h (2 hours), 30m (30 minutes), 1d12h (1 day 12 hours)
    • Supports days (d), hours (h), minutes (m), seconds (s)
  • /ipban <player> [reason] - Ban a player's IP address to prevent alt accounts
  • /unban <player> - Remove a permanent or temporary ban
  • /unipban <player> - Remove an IP ban
  • Banned players are immediately kicked from the server
  • Ban data persists across restarts in bans.json, tempbans.json, and ipbans.json
  • Temporary bans automatically expire and are cleaned up on server start
  • IP bans work with both TCP and QUIC connections
  • Supports offline player unbanning by name

Freeze System (Admin)

  • /freeze <player> - Toggle freeze on a player (prevents all movement)
  • Frozen players cannot move, jump, or fly
  • Freeze state persists across restarts in freezes.json
  • Frozen players are notified when frozen/unfrozen
  • Perfect for moderating rule-breakers or conducting investigations

Player Info Commands

  • /seen <player> - Check when a player was last online
  • /joindate [player] - View when a player first joined the server
    • No argument shows your own join date
    • Separate permission for viewing other players' join dates
  • /playtime [player] - View total play time on the server
    • No argument shows your own playtime
    • Includes current session for accurate live totals
    • Separate permission for viewing other players' playtime

AFK System

  • /afk - Toggle AFK (Away From Keyboard) status
  • Automatic inactivity detection after configurable timeout (default: 5 minutes)
  • Players automatically exit AFK when they move
  • AFK players show [AFK] prefix in tab list and /list
  • Optional chat broadcast when players go AFK or return
  • PlayTime Rewards integration - admins can exclude AFK players from earning rewards
  • Configurable: timeout, broadcast, tab list display, reward exclusion

Sleep Percentage (Admin)

  • /sleeppercent <0-100> - Set percentage of players needed to skip the night
  • Configurable sleep times - Control when players can sleep (nightStartHour) and wake up (morningHour)
  • Progress messages shown to all players
  • Automatically skips to morning when threshold reached

Economy System (Disabled by Default)

  • /wallet - View your balance
  • /wallet <player> - View another player's balance (requires permission)
  • /wallet set/add/remove <player> <amount> - Admin balance management
  • /pay <player> <amount> - Send money to another player
  • /baltop - View richest players leaderboard
  • /eco - Console/admin economy management command
  • Configurable currency name, symbol, and starting balance
  • Command costs - charge players for using teleport commands
  • Full API for other mods to integrate (com.eliteessentials.api.EconomyAPI)

Mail System

  • /mail send <player> <message> - Send mail to any player (online or offline)
  • /mail read [number] - Read a specific mail or first unread
  • /mail list - List all mail with timestamps and unread indicators
  • /mail clear - Clear all mail
  • /mail clear read - Clear only read mail
  • /mail delete <number> - Delete specific mail
  • Login notification when you have unread mail
  • Spam protection with per-recipient cooldown
  • Configurable mailbox limit and message length

PlayTime Rewards

  • Repeatable Rewards - Trigger every X minutes of playtime (e.g., hourly bonus)
  • Milestone Rewards - One-time rewards at specific playtime thresholds (e.g., 100 hours = VIP)
  • LuckPerms Integration - Execute LuckPerms commands directly via API:
    • lp user {player} group set/add/remove <group> - Manage player groups
    • lp user {player} permission set/unset <permission> - Manage permissions
    • lp user {player} promote/demote <track> - Promote/demote on tracks
  • Economy Integration - Grant currency rewards with eco add {player} <amount>
  • Custom Messages - Configurable messages per reward
  • onlyCountNewPlaytime - Option to only count playtime after system was enabled
  • Rewards defined in playtime_rewards.json
  • Works without LuckPerms - LP commands are skipped with a warning if not installed

Configuration

All settings are fully configurable via mods/EliteEssentials/config.json:

  • Enable/disable any command - Disabled commands become OP-only
  • Cooldowns - Prevent command spam
  • Warmups - Require players to stand still before teleporting (with movement detection)
  • RTP range - Set min/max teleport distance
  • Home limits - Max homes per player
  • Back history - How many locations to remember
  • Death tracking - Enable/disable /back to death location
  • Messages - 60+ configurable messages for full localization

Config file is automatically created on first server start with sensible defaults. Existing configs auto-migrate when updating to new versions.

Commands Summary

Command Description Access
/home [name] Teleport to home Everyone
/sethome [name] Set a home Everyone
/delhome [name] Delete a home Everyone
/homes List your homes Everyone
/back Return to previous location Everyone
/spawn Teleport to spawn Everyone
/rtp Random teleport Everyone
/tpa <player> Request teleport Everyone
/tpahere <player> Request player to you Everyone
/tpaccept Accept teleport request Everyone
/tpdeny Deny teleport request Everyone
/tphere <player> Teleport player to you Admin
/list Show online players Everyone
/afk Toggle AFK status Everyone
/ignore <player> Ignore a player's messages Everyone
/ignore list List ignored players Everyone
/unignore <player> Stop ignoring a player Everyone
/unignore all Stop ignoring all players Everyone
/joindate [player] View first join date Everyone
/playtime [player] View total play time Everyone
/warp [name] Teleport to warp Everyone
/warps List all warps Everyone
/kit [name] Open kit GUI or claim kit Everyone
/god Toggle invincibility Admin
/heal Fully restore health Admin
/fly Toggle creative flight Admin
/flyspeed <speed> Set fly speed (10-100) Admin
/top Teleport to highest block Admin
/msg <player> <msg> Private message Everyone
/reply Reply to last message Everyone
/motd Display MOTD Everyone
/rules Display server rules Everyone
/broadcast <message> Broadcast to all players Admin
/mute <player> [reason] Mute a player Admin
/unmute <player> Unmute a player Admin
/ban <player> [reason] Permanently ban a player Admin
/tempban <player> <time> [reason] Temporarily ban a player Admin
/ipban <player> [reason] Ban a player's IP address Admin
/unban <player> Unban a player Admin
/unipban <player> Remove an IP ban Admin
/freeze <player> Toggle freeze on a player Admin
/clearinv Clear all inventory items Admin
/clearchat Clear chat for all players Admin
/setwarp <name> [perm] Create warp Admin
/delwarp <name> Delete warp Admin
/warpadmin Warp admin panel Admin
/sleeppercent [%] Set sleep percentage Admin
/wallet View your balance Everyone
/wallet <player> View another's balance Everyone*
/pay <player> <amount> Send money to player Everyone
/baltop View richest players Everyone
/eco Economy admin commands Admin
/mail Send/receive offline mail Everyone
/alias Manage command aliases Admin
/eliteessentials reload Reload configuration Admin

In simple mode (default), "Everyone" commands work for all players, "Admin" requires OP.

Permissions

EliteEssentials supports two permission modes via advancedPermissions in config.json:

Simple Mode (Default)

  • Everyone commands work for all players
  • Admin commands require OP or eliteessentials.admin.*

Advanced Mode (LuckPerms Compatible!)

Full granular permissions following eliteessentials.command.<category>.<action> structure:

Category Example Permissions
Home command.home.home, command.home.sethome, command.home.limit.5, command.home.warmup.0
Teleport command.tp.tpa, command.tp.back, command.tp.back.ondeath, command.tp.warmup.rtp.5
Warp command.warp.use, command.warp.<warpname>, command.warp.warmup.0
Spawn command.spawn.use, command.spawn.protection.bypass, command.spawn.warmup.0
Kit command.kit.use, command.kit.<kitname>, command.kit.bypass.cooldown
Ignore command.misc.ignore
Admin admin.mute, admin.unmute
Bypass command.home.bypass.cooldown, command.tp.bypass.warmup, bypass.cost

See PERMISSIONS.md for the complete permission reference.

Roadmap

  • Chat Filter - Configurable word filter with customizable actions (warn, mute, kick).
  • Player Nicknames - Allow players to set display names.
  • Vanish - Allow admins to go invisible to players.
  • Invsee - View and edit other players' inventories.
  • Trashcan - Dispose of unwanted items.
  • SQL Support - Ability to use External SQL for Mod storage.

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