Zeto Admin Map Markers

Zeto Admin Map Markers is a server-side Hytale mod that allows administrators to place persistent, scalable text labels and custom graphics directly onto the world map opened with the M key.

Unlike traditional map pins, waypoints, or player markers, elements created with this mod are rendered directly into the map tiles on the server. Players receive a fully composed version of the map without needing to download external images, install additional client-side mods, or configure anything themselves.

The mod is designed for server owners who want to clearly mark important locations such as cities, shops, banks, portals, dungeons, event areas, temples, player marketplaces, spawn zones, and other points of interest.

Main Features

Add permanent text labels directly to the world map.
Display custom PNG images and icons on map tiles.
Combine text and graphics into a single map element.
Create text-only or image-only markers.
Scale markers according to world-block size.
Edit markers through an in-game graphical interface.
Use the administrator’s current position automatically.
Enter marker coordinates manually.
Organize markers separately for every world.
Display markers regardless of the player’s distance from them.
Load images from URLs, local files, mod data folders, or bundled resources.
Manage markers through commands or the in-game GUI.
Store marker data persistently between server restarts.
Reload marker data without restarting the server.

Direct Map Rendering

Admin Map Markers does not create standard pins that float above the map interface. Every element is composited directly into the image of the map tile.

This makes markers feel like a natural part of the world map and allows administrators to create much more detailed map layouts than simple waypoint systems.

You can use the mod to display:

Location names
Server districts
Kingdom borders
City labels
Custom logos
Shop icons
Dungeon symbols
Event graphics
Decorative map illustrations
Administrative information
Any custom PNG image supported by the server

Because the final map tiles are generated by the server, players receive ready-to-display map images. Remote files and local graphics are never downloaded directly by the player.

Marker Types

Every map element can contain:

A text label
A graphic
Both text and a graphic

Text is optional, and the graphic is optional. The editor only requires that at least one of these fields is filled in.

This means you can create a large city name without an icon, place a decorative image without text, or combine a location name with a recognizable symbol.

Commands

The following permission is required to manage map markers:

zeto.adminmapmaker.manage

Open the graphical editor

/mapmarker gui

Opens the in-game graphical management panel.

The GUI allows administrators to create, edit, and remove map elements without manually editing configuration files.

Add or update a marker

/mapmarker add <id> <icon> <name>

Creates a new marker at the administrator’s current position.

When a marker with the same ID already exists, it is updated instead of creating a duplicate.

Examples:

/mapmarker add spawn spawn Main Spawn
/mapmarker add shop shop Player Marketplace
/mapmarker add bank bank Royal Bank

Remove a marker

/mapmarker remove <id>

Removes the selected marker from the administrator’s current world.

List markers

/mapmarker list

Displays all markers registered in the current world.

Reload marker data

/mapmarker reload

Reloads marker information from the data file without requiring a server restart.

Built-In Icon Aliases

The mod includes several convenient icon aliases that can be used when creating markers:

shop
bank
spawn
home
portal
warp
campfire
temple

For example:

/mapmarker add temple temple Ancient Temple

To create a marker containing only text, use:

none

or the configured equivalent such as:

brak

This prevents an icon from being rendered and leaves only the marker name visible on the map.

Custom Graphics

Admin Map Markers supports multiple image sources.

A marker graphic can be loaded from:

An http or https URL
An absolute file path on the server
A file located relative to the mod’s data directory
A PNG image bundled inside the mod package

Example URL source:

https://example.com/images/castle.png

Example absolute server path:

/home/hytale/server/map-icons/castle.png

Example Windows path:

C:\HytaleServer\map-icons\castle.png

Example path relative to the mod data folder:

icons/castle.png

All remote and local images are processed by the server. Players do not connect to the supplied URL and do not need access to the server’s file system.

For the best result, use transparent PNG files with a clear silhouette and sufficient resolution.

In-Game Graphical Editor

The graphical editor can be opened with:

/mapmarker gui

The panel allows administrators to:

Create new markers
Edit existing markers
Delete markers
Enter a unique marker ID
Add an optional text label
Select an icon alias
Enter a custom graphic source
Set the marker’s world coordinates
Use the administrator’s current position
Change the marker size
Control how much world space the marker occupies

Marker size is defined in world blocks rather than screen pixels. This allows graphics and labels to remain properly aligned with the map scale.

For example, a marker representing a large city can cover a wider area, while a shop or portal icon can remain small and precise.

World-Based Marker Separation

Markers are stored separately for every world.

A marker created in one world will not automatically appear in another. This is useful for servers containing multiple dimensions, dungeon worlds, event maps, seasonal areas, or separate gameplay regions.

The same marker ID can be used in different worlds without causing a conflict.

Commands such as:

/mapmarker list
/mapmarker remove <id>

operate on the administrator’s current world.

Persistent Data Storage

Markers are saved automatically in:

mods/Zeto_AdminMapMarkers/markers.tsv

The exact mod data directory name may differ slightly depending on the Hytale server version and server implementation.

Marker data is written atomically. This reduces the risk of data corruption if the server stops unexpectedly while the file is being saved.

The data file contains marker information separated by world, including marker identifiers, coordinates, text, image sources, and scale settings.

Manual editing is possible, but using the in-game GUI is recommended to prevent invalid entries.

After manually changing the file, run:

/mapmarker reload

to load the updated data.

Installation

Requirements

A compatible Hytale dedicated server
JDK 25
Permission-management support for administrator commands
A local Hytale installation when compiling the project from source

Building from Source

Open a terminal in the project directory and run:

./gradlew.bat clean build

After a successful build, the compiled mod will be available in:

build/libs/AdminMapMarkers-1.2.3.jar

Server Installation

Stop the Hytale server.
Copy the generated JAR file into the server’s mods directory.
Start the server again.
Grant the required permission to administrators:

zeto.adminmapmaker.manage

Open the editor with:

/mapmarker gui

Example Configuration Workflow

To create a marker for the main server spawn:

/mapmarker add spawn spawn Main Spawn

To create a player marketplace marker:

/mapmarker add marketplace shop Player Marketplace

To create a bank marker:

/mapmarker add royal_bank bank Royal Bank

To create a text-only city label:

/mapmarker add capital none Capital City

To view all markers in the current world:

/mapmarker list

To remove the marketplace marker:

/mapmarker remove marketplace

Recommended Uses

Admin Map Markers is especially useful for:

Survival servers
MMORPG servers
Roleplay servers
Economy servers
Adventure maps
Faction servers
Kingdom-based servers
Dungeon networks
Minigame hubs
Seasonal worlds
Large custom maps

Server owners can create a professionally labeled map without requiring players to memorize coordinates or rely on external websites.

Important Notes

Markers are rendered directly into map tiles and are not regular map pins.
At least a text label or graphic must be provided.
Remote graphics must be accessible to the server.
Local file paths refer to the server machine, not the player’s computer.
Transparent PNG images usually provide the best visual results.
Very large graphics may cover a significant portion of the map.
Marker IDs should be unique within each world.
Removing a marker only affects the current world.
Players do not need the administrator permission to see markers.
Players receive completed map tiles rather than raw image files.

Summary

Zeto Admin Map Markers gives Hytale server administrators full control over visual information displayed on the world map.

Whether you want to mark a small player shop, name an entire kingdom, display a custom server logo, or create a fully illustrated map for an MMORPG world, the mod provides a flexible server-side solution with persistent storage, custom graphics, world-based organization, and an easy-to-use in-game editor.

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