MasuHolograms is a server-side hologram mod for Minecraft Forge 1.18.2. Create floating text, items/icons, player heads, entities, and player NPC hologram lines with no client mod required.

Most hologram line types are rendered via fake entities sent through network packets, while NPC lines can be powered by the optional Taterzens mod for real server-side NPCs with automatic skin fetching.

Highlights

Fully server-side: players join with a vanilla client (no installation required)
Multiple line types: text, item/icons, player heads, entities, and NPC lines (optional)
Multi-page holograms: build menus and displays with page navigation via click actions
Per-player rendering: placeholders, visibility, and permissions can differ per player
Animation system: file-based JSON animations, fully customizable
Click actions: run commands, send messages, teleport, play sounds, and more
Powerful placeholders: dynamic text with player stats, server info, and optional Vault Hunters integration
Modern color support: legacy formatting, hex, gradients, and rainbow text
Lectern holograms: players can create their own holograms using books and lecterns
Combat text: floating damage and healing numbers
Developer API: create and manage holograms programmatically from other mods

Requirements

Minecraft: 1.18.2
Mod Loader: Forge 40.3.11+
Java: 17
Side: Server only (clients do not need the mod)

Optional Dependencies (recommended for specific features)

Taterzens 1.9.6: enables #PLAYER: NPC hologram lines with automatic skin fetching
Vault Hunters 3 (the_vault): enables Vault Hunters stat placeholders and leaderboards
LuckPerms: enables granular permission control across features

Notes for Server Owners

If you use NPC hologram lines, install Taterzens server-side as well.
Permissions and placeholders are evaluated per player, making it ideal for hubs, leaderboards, and personalized UI-style holograms.

MasuHolograms | Server-Side Holograms