What is Nova?
Nova is a server-side modding framework for Paper servers that aims to streamline adding custom content like items, blocks, guis, and more, without client-side modifications, using resource pack tricks.
As a server administrator, you can choose from a set of Nova addons, which will add content to the game.
Make sure to check out the Setup Guide!
You can find a list of frequently asked questions here.
Official Addons
Logistics | Machines | Jetpacks | Simple-Upgrades | Vanilla-Hammers
Commands & Permissions
| Command | Permission |
|---|---|
| /nova items | nova.command.items (default) |
| /nova give | nova.command.give |
| /nova advancedTooltips | nova.command.advancedTooltips (default) |
| /nova addons | nova.command.addons (default) |
| /nova resourcePack | nova.command.resourcePack |
| /nova reload | nova.command.reload |
| /nova renderDistance | nova.command.renderDistance (default) |
| /nova debug | nova.command.debug |
| /nvrecipe | nova.command.nvrecipe (default) |
| /nvusage | nova.command.nvusage (default) |
Bypass TileEntity limits: nova.misc.bypassTileEntityLimits
Get reminded of updates: nova.misc.updateReminder
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 26.2
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as Nova-0.24.0+MC-26.2.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 60.1 MB
- Download link checked 28 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.