How do I install Idle Server Shutdown?

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. Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

What Minecraft version does Idle Server Shutdown work with?

The listing gives Minecraft 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2. This is the version stated by the author or source site, not something we verified ourselves.

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Idle Server Shutdown

by ShackInTheMiddle · on Modrinth

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IdleServerShutdown: Auto shutdown after 5 mins of inactivity for resource efficiency.

Make managing your server a breeze; it conveniently turns off the server if there's no players for more than 5 minutes, allowing you to conserve resources and operate your server more intelligently. Upgrade your experience with Auto Server Shutdown for a hassle-free solution.

Features

Simple and user-friendly plugin designed for effortless use.
Configurable for adjusting inactivity duration with simplicity.
Console notifies server shutdowns and shutdown cancellations.
Exceptionally lightweight and openly sourced for versatility.
Save system resources by minimizing CPU and RAM usage.

Why use this plugin?

I personally use this plugin because I have implemented a hibernation mode for my server. If someone tries to join, the server automatically wakes up from hibernation mode and starts up. This plugin proves useful for hibernation, efficiently saving resources by turning off the server when no players are present, allowing it to return to hibernation mode.

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Showcase video & How to use

The Plugin's Default Config File

shutdownDelay: 300 # Shutdown in seconds. (Default is 5 minutes)

Servers Currently Using This Plugin

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Quick facts

Edition: Minecraft Java
File type: .jar
Minecraft versions listed: 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2
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.

Verified by MCModsHub

Ships as IdleServerShutdown-1.3.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
Download size: 4 KB
Download link checked 29 Aug 2026 — working

These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.

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