A Minecraft plugin for Spigot/Paper/Folia (1.20+) that allows players to get custom heads using Base64 textures.
Features
- Simple Base64 Support: Direct Base64 texture injection into SkullMeta
- Easy to Use: Single command with Base64 texture input
- Inventory Management: Automatic overflow protection
- Permission System: Built-in permission controls
Commands
/wehead give <base64_texture>
Give yourself a custom head using a Base64 texture string from minecraft-heads.com.
Example:
/wehead give eyJ0ZXh0dXJlcyI6eyJTS0lOIjp7InVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly90ZXh0dXJlcy5taW5lY3JhZnQubmV0L3RleHR1cmUv...
Permissions
| Permission | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
wehead.give |
Allows using /wehead give command |
op |
Installation
- Download the plugin JAR file
- Place it in your server's
plugins/folder - Restart your server
- Plugin is ready to use!
Requirements
- Minecraft Version: 1.20+
- Server Software: Spigot, Paper, or Folia
- Java Version: 21+
Building from Source
git clone https://github.com/wethink/we-heads.git
cd we-heads
mvn clean package
The compiled JAR will be in the target/ directory.
Getting Base64 Textures
- Visit minecraft-heads.com
- Find the head you want
- Copy the Base64 texture value
- Use it with
/wehead give <base64_texture>
Error Handling
- Invalid Command: Shows usage message
- No Permission: Permission denied message
- Invalid Texture: Error message with texture validation
- Full Inventory: Drops head on ground if inventory is full
Support
For issues, feature requests, or contributions, please visit our GitHub repository.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
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 We-Heads-1.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 52 KB
- Download link checked 10 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.
