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ColorfulSign
A Minecraft Paper plugin. You can use & instead of § in Java Edition Minecraft, allowing you to type colored text.
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Write colorful text everywhere, just like in Bedrock Edition!
What is ColorfulSign?
ColorfulSign is a lightweight Paper plugin that brings Bedrock-style color formatting to your Java Edition server. Players can use the familiar & symbol (instead of §) to add colors, formatting, and rainbow text effects anywhere—chat, signs, item names, books, and more!
Just drop it in your plugins folder and you're good to go — zero configuration needed!
Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Simple & Syntax | Use &c for red, &l for bold, just like Bedrock |
| Rainbow Text | Type &r to create flowing rainbow gradient effects |
| Works Everywhere | Chat, signs, item names, books, anvils, and more |
| Lightweight | Minimal performance impact, optimized for Paper |
| Zero Config | No setup required — just install and play |
| Version Support | Fully compatible with Paper 1.20 – 1.20.6; there might be some bugs on 1.21 and above. |
Supports
Or you can use #xxxxxx (like " &#ff0000Hello! " = " Hello! ")
Build
./gradlew clean build
The output artifact is located at build/libs/ColorfulSign-*.jar
License
Verified by MCModsHub
- Ships as ColorfulSign-26.7.5-SNAPSHOT.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 1.6 MB
- Download link checked 7 Sept 2026 — working
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