What Fabric Tab List works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Loaders | Fabric |
| Minecraft versions | 1.16.5, 1.18.2, 1.19.4, 1.20.1, 1.21 |
| Environment | Server |
Fabric Tab List is a small server-side Fabric mod that replaces vanilla Minecraft's plain tab list with a custom header, footer, and login message. It runs only on the server, so it needs no client installation or resource pack, and it publishes Fabric builds for Minecraft 1.16.5 through 1.21.
Installation
- 1.Download the Fabric build that matches your server's Minecraft version from the Modrinth project page.
- 2.Drop the jar into the server's mods folder. The mod is server-side only, so it does not belong in a client mods folder.
- 3.Start the server once so it generates config/fabric-tab.json.
- 4.Edit the header, footer, and motd fields in that file, then restart the server to apply the changes.
Configuring the tab list and MOTD
All settings live in config/fabric-tab.json. The file uses a small set of fields, so most servers can finish setup by editing a handful of lines.
- header: text shown above the player list.
- footer: text shown below the player list, refreshed every refreshTickInterval ticks.
- motd: the message sent to a player when they log in.
- refreshTickInterval: how many ticks pass between header and footer updates, so live placeholders like TPS stay current.
- enabled: turns the mod's behavior on or off without removing the jar.
Placeholders and color codes
Placeholders let the header and footer show live server stats without installing a separate scoreboard plugin, and standard Minecraft color and formatting codes work in every field.
- #N starts a new line inside the header or footer.
- #TPS shows the server's current ticks per second.
- #MSPT shows milliseconds per tick.
- #PLAYERCOUNT shows how many players are currently online.
- #UPTIME shows how long the server has been running.
Compatibility
Fabric Tab List only targets the Fabric loader and lists no required Modrinth dependencies, so a standard Fabric server install is enough to run it. Because it only changes tab list and MOTD text, it does not conflict with plugins or mods that add scoreboards, nametag styling, or chat formatting through other systems.
Questions about Fabric Tab List.
5 questions
How do I install Fabric Tab List?
Download the Fabric build that matches your server's Minecraft version from Modrinth, place the jar in the server's mods folder, and start the server once to generate config/fabric-tab.json. Edit the header, footer, and motd fields, then restart the server to apply your changes.
Does Fabric Tab List work on the client?
No. The mod is marked server-side required and client-side unsupported. It only needs to run on the server, and players connecting to that server see the customized tab list and MOTD without installing anything themselves.
Which Minecraft versions does Fabric Tab List support?
The project publishes Fabric builds spanning Minecraft 1.16.5 through 1.21. Check the version list on the Modrinth project page for the exact build that matches your server before downloading.
Can I show TPS or player count in the tab list?
Yes. The header and footer fields accept placeholders such as #TPS, #MSPT, #PLAYERCOUNT, and #UPTIME, so you can display live server stats in the tab list without installing a separate scoreboard plugin.
Does Fabric Tab List need Fabric API?
The project does not declare Fabric API as a dependency on Modrinth, so a standard Fabric server install should be enough to run it. Always check the specific version page for any updated dependency notes before installing.
