Simple Waypoints
A lightweight client-side waypoint mod for Minecraft. Create personal markers, see them through walls with distance display, and receive server-managed admin waypoints.
Features
- Create unlimited personal waypoints
- See waypoints through walls and terrain
- Distance display in meters and kilometers
- 20 unique icons to choose from
- Customizable RGB colors for each waypoint
- HUD with directional arrows and distance
- Server integration with admin waypoints
- Configurable render distance, keybinds, and permissions
- Modpack-friendly JSON config file
- Works on any server (with or without server-side mod)
How to Use
- Press J to open the waypoints menu
- Click + Add to create a new waypoint
- Enter a name, set coordinates or click My Position
- Choose an icon and color, then click Save
- Press K to toggle the HUD with directional arrows
Controls
- J — Open waypoints menu
- K — Toggle HUD arrows
All keybinds can be changed in the config file or disabled entirely.
Server Integration
When paired with the Simple Waypoints [Server] mod, server admins can:
- Create global admin waypoints visible to all players
- Send personal waypoints to specific players - Control whether players can create personal waypoints
- Require the client mod for server access
Admin waypoints appear with a red [A] tag and cannot be edited or deleted by players.
Configuration
Config file: `config/simple_waypoints_settings.json
{
"renderDistance": 0,
"hudDistance": 0,
"openMenuKey": "j",
"toggleHudKey": "k",
"allowHide": true,
"allowEdit": true,
"allowDelete": true,
"allowCreate": true,
"forceHudAlwaysOn": false
}
| Setting |
Description |
Default |
renderDistance |
Max render distance in blocks (0 = infinite) |
0 |
hudDistance |
Max HUD display distance (0 = infinite) |
0 |
openMenuKey |
Key to open menu ("none" to disable) |
"j" |
toggleHudKey |
Key to toggle HUD ("none" to disable) |
"k" |
allowHide |
Allow players to hide waypoints |
true |
allowEdit |
Allow players to edit waypoints |
true |
allowDelete |
Allow players to delete waypoints |
true |
allowCreate |
Allow players to create waypoints |
true |
forceHudAlwaysOn |
Force HUD always visible |
false |
Modpack Example
Lock down all controls and force HUD on:
{
"renderDistance": 500,
"hudDistance": 0,
"openMenuKey": "none",
"toggleHudKey": "none",
"allowHide": false,
"allowEdit": false,
"allowDelete": false,
"allowCreate": false,
"forceHudAlwaysOn": true
}
Waypoint data is stored in: config/simple_waypoints/
Requirements
- Minecraft 1.20.1
- - Forge 47.0.0+