Frequently Asked Questions

What versions of Minecraft and Java does ACF support?

ACF is built explicitly for modern Paper networks running Minecraft 1.21 up to 1.26+, and natively supports Java 21 through Java 25.

Will this cause lag on a big server?

No. ACF utilizes Async Event Execution, running tasks asynchronously via Paper's modern AsyncChatEvent handler API. Because raw chat parsing strings are fully offloaded from the main processing thread, it guarantees maximum network stability and 0 TPS lag.

Can I mix legacy color codes with modern color tags?

Yes, ACF includes a smart Universal Color Parsing Engine that effortlessly blends legacy formatting codes (&a, &l), Hex RGB strings (&#ff5555, {#ff5555}), and MiniMessage tags (<rainbow>, <gradient>) without any presentation layer rendering conflicts.

Do I need to restart my server to apply layout configuration changes?

Not at all. You can update your settings inside the config.yml file and use the /chatformatter reload (or /cf reload) command to push changes live instantly. This requires the chatformatter.admin permission node.