KaribouPrefix
A lightweight prefix plugin for Paper servers. Players choose their own prefix from a list defined by the server admin. Prefixes appear in chat and in the tab list.
[VIP] Steve: Hello everyone!
[ADMIN] Alex: Welcome to the server!
Features
- Configurable prefixes with MiniMessage formatting (colors, bold, etc.)
- Prefix displayed in chat and tab list
- Players select prefixes from a server-defined list
- Optional permission per prefix
- Async persistence in
data.yml(no data loss on restart) - Tab completion for all commands
Requirements
- Paper 26.1.2
- Java 25
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/prefix set <name> |
Set your prefix |
/prefix remove |
Remove your prefix |
/prefix list |
List available prefixes |
/karibouprefix reload |
Reload the configuration (op only) |
Permissions
| Permission | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
karibouprefix.use |
true | Use /prefix |
karibouprefix.reload |
op | Use /karibouprefix reload |
karibouprefix.prefix.<name> |
op | Restrict a specific prefix |
Configuration
chat-format: "<prefix><player>: <message>"
prefixes:
vip:
display: "<gold>[VIP]</gold>"
permission: ""
admin:
display: "<red>[ADMIN]</red>"
permission: "karibouprefix.prefix.admin"
moderator:
display: "<blue>[MOD]</blue>"
permission: "karibouprefix.prefix.moderator"
messages:
no-permission: "<red>You don't have permission."
prefix-changed: "<green>Your prefix has been changed."
prefix-removed: "<yellow>Your prefix has been removed."
invalid-prefix: "<red>Unknown or invalid prefix."
config-reloaded: "<green>Configuration reloaded."
Prefix names must be lowercase alphanumeric (with - or _). The display field supports MiniMessage format. Leave permission empty to make a prefix available to everyone.
License
MIT
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 26.1.2
- 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 KaribouPrefix-0.8.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 19 KB
- Download link checked 3 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.