Changelog - ServerWelcome

All notable changes to ServerWelcome will be documented in this file.

[1.0.0] - 2026-09-05

Initial Universal Release ??

• Universal Multi-Version Compatibility: Runs seamlessly on any Minecraft version on Fabric (1.16.x through 1.20.x, 1.21.x, 26.x+).
• Server-Side Only: Absolutely zero client installation required. Fully compatible with vanilla and modded clients.
• Dynamic Server Name: The server name is fully configurable in config/serverwelcome/config.json (defaults to "My Server").
• Persistent First-Join Tracking: Identifies players by persistent UUID in config/serverwelcome/players.json.
• First-Join & Returning Player Experiences:
  • Customizable private chat messages.
  • Animated titles and subtitles with timing controls (fadeIn, stay, fadeOut).
  • Action bar welcome messages.
  • Native Minecraft sound effects with volume & pitch controls.
  • Server-wide first-join broadcast announcements.
  • Console command rewards executed once per UUID upon first join.
  • Optional suppression of vanilla join/leave chat messages.
• In-Game Commands & Permissions:
  • /welcome reload (reload configuration without restarting server)
  • /welcome test (preview welcome experience)
  • /welcome version (display version details)
  • LuckPerms and Fabric Permissions API support with fallback to vanilla OP levels.
• Formatting Support: Legacy color codes (&a, ?e), hex colors (&#RRGGBB, <#RRGGBB>), text styles, and emojis.