Getting Started with Command Maker

Welcome to Command Maker! This guide will walk you through everything you need to get started with the mod.

What is Command Maker?

Command Maker is a powerful Minecraft mod for Fabric servers that allows you to:

• Create command aliases: Turn long commands into short, easy-to-remember aliases
• Define custom syntax: Create your own command patterns with parameters
• Use variables: Automatically substitute player names, coordinates, and custom values
• Build complex systems: Create TPA, ban, warp, and custom command systems

Requirements

• Minecraft 1.20+ (for modern Fabric/Quilt) or 1.8-1.13.2 (for Legacy Fabric)
• Fabric Loader 0.16.14+ (modern) or 0.18.4 (legacy)
• Fabric API 0.134.0+ (modern) or not required (legacy)
• Java 8+ (for legacy versions) or Java 18-25 (modern)

Legacy Fabric Support (Minecraft 1.8-1.13.2)

Command Maker now supports Legacy Fabric for older Minecraft versions! You can use Command Maker with:

• Minecraft 1.8 through 1.13.2
• Legacy Fabric with Fabric Loader 0.18.4
• Java 8 compatibility
• Both server and client editions available

Note: Legacy versions have limited feature support compared to modern versions but provide access to classic Minecraft experiences. Download the "Legacy" editions from the downloads page to use these versions.

Installation

1. Download the mod: Get the latest JAR from Modrinth
2. Locate mods folder: Open .minecraft/mods
3. Drop the JAR: Copy the downloaded JAR into the mods folder
4. Launch Minecraft: Start with the Fabric profile

On first launch, Command Maker will automatically create configuration files in config/CommandMaker/

First Steps

Step 1: Launch Minecraft

Start your Minecraft world or server. You should see the message: Nek's Command Maker successfully loaded! in green.(note: this feature has been removed in 2.1.0+ due to it causing too many bugs.)

Step 2: Create Your First Alias

In-game, type:

/cmd add hello say Hello ${player}!

This creates an alias named hello that says a greeting message.

Step 3: Use Your Alias

Now you can use your new alias:

/hello

This will execute: say Hello [YourName]!

Step 4: Delete an Alias

To remove an alias, use:

/cmd del hello

Understanding Configuration

Command Maker uses JSON configuration files located in config/CommandMaker/:

aliases.json(note: before 1.0.3 the file is called modid_aliases.json)

Stores all your command aliases:

{
  "hello": "say Hello ${player}!",
  "spawn": "tp ${player} 0 100 0",
  "greet": "say Welcome, ${player}!"
}

syntax.json

Defines custom command patterns (NEW in v2.1.0+):

{
  "tpa": {
    "pattern": "/tpa <player>",
    "description": "Teleport request to a player"
  }
}

Key Concepts

Variables

Variables are placeholders that get replaced when you execute a command:

• ${player} - Your username
• ${x}, ${y}, ${z} - Your coordinates
• ${custom_var} - Custom variables you set
• ${syntax_name_param} - Custom syntax parameters

Aliases vs Syntax

Common Tasks

Set a Custom Variable

/setcmdvariable myvar myvalue

Use it in aliases with: ${myvar}

Reload Configuration

/cmd reload

Updates aliases and syntax definitions from files

List All Syntax Patterns

/syntax

View Aliases

/deletealias

Lists all defined aliases

Next Steps

• Read Creating Aliases for more detailed alias creation
• Learn about Custom Syntax System
• Check out Examples like TPA, Ban, and Warp systems
• Browse FAQ for common questions