
Citadel AC
Detects known hacked/cheat clients by their internal identifiers. Free Minecraft Java mod for 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2.
⬇ Download on ModrinthCitadel is a powerful, lightweight Minecraft anti-cheat mod designed to detect and prevent the use of unauthorized cheat clients, hacked clients, and unfair gameplay modifications.
Using advanced client detection systems, Citadel monitors suspicious client signatures, translation keys, mod identifiers, and known cheat client behaviors to identify threats such as combat cheats, movement exploits, and utility-based hacked clients.
Features
Hacked Client Detection
Detects lots of known cheat clients Supports popular clients such as Meteor. Automatically responds to detected threats
Translation Key Scanner
Detects client-specific keybind registrations Identifies hidden or renamed cheat clients through their internal Minecraft translation keys
Automatic Punishment System
Configurable actions when a cheat is detected: Ban players Kick players Execute custom commands
Large Detection Database
Includes a growing list of known malicious clients Easy YAML configuration system Add new clients without changing code
Performance Focused
Lightweight design Minimal server impact Runs efficiently alongside other server plugins/mods
Developer Friendly
Fully configurable detection rules Custom categories Custom responses Expandable detection framework Supported Detection Types Cheat Clients Combat modifications Movement exploits Freecam Client-side hacked menus Unauthorized utility clients
- Ships as Citadel.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 25 KB
- Download link checked 31 Aug 2026 — working
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