ChangelogBook
Beautiful In-Game Changelog System with Rewards
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What is ChangelogBook?
ChangelogBook is a powerful and intuitive plugin that allows server administrators to manage and display changelogs directly in-game through a beautiful book interface. Players can view recent updates, track new changes, and even receive rewards for staying informed about server developments.
Why choose ChangelogBook?
- Beautiful Book GUI - Interactive in-game changelog viewing experience
- Easy Navigation - Sequential numbering (#1, #2, #3) for quick reference
- ️ Database Support - MySQL integration for reliability and scalability
- Multi-Language - Built-in English and Polish support
- Reward Players - Incentivize players to read your updates
How to use:
To use it you just have to type
/cl add <changelog message> and click enter
Then, just type
/cl show and you will see all changelogs added on your server!
Now, changelog book will appear on your screen, from this place you can see everything, and who knows which rewards you will gain!
✨ Key Features
Interactive Book Interface
View changelogs in a beautiful, easy-to-read book format:
- ✅ Automatic formatting with dates and authors
- ✅ Sequential numbering for easy reference (#1, #2, #3)
- ✅ Tracks read/unread entries per player
- ✅ Beautiful color-coded display
- ✅ Paginated for easy browsing
Players see exactly what's new since their last visit!
Flexible Storage Options
Choose the storage method that fits your server:
YAML Storage - Perfect for small servers
- No setup required
- Entries saved in data.yml
- Works out of the box
MySQL Storage - Recommended for larger servers
- Better performance with many entries
- Easy database backups
- Multi-server support potential
- Connection pooling with HikariCP
Simply toggle
mysql.enabled in config to switch!
Reward System
Motivate players to stay informed about server updates:
- Create multiple reward tiers (bronze, silver, gold, or custom)
- Set custom chance percentages for each tier
- Configure cooldowns to prevent abuse (hours-based)
- Set maximum age for eligible entries (days)
- Execute ANY command as a reward (items, money, ranks, etc.)
- Automatic reward distribution when players read new entries
- Fully configurable in config.yml
Example rewards: diamonds, money, temporary perks, crate keys, ranks!
Smart Notifications
Keep players engaged with automatic notifications:
- Notify players on join about new changelog entries
- Configurable notification delay (no spam on join)
- Click-to-view interactive messages
- Shows count of unread entries
- Only notifies when there's actually something new
⚡ Admin Tools
Easy-to-use commands for managing your changelog:
- Add entries with a simple command
- Edit existing entries by ID
- Delete outdated or incorrect entries
- List all entries with details
- Hot reload configuration without restart
- Debug mode for troubleshooting
All changes are instant and stored safely!
Multi-Language Support
Fully translatable with built-in language files:
- English (en.yml) - default
- Polish (pl.yml) - complete translation
- ➕ Add Your Own - Easy language file system
All messages, commands, and interface text can be customized!
⌨️ Commands
Command Description Permission
/changelog View the changelog book changelogbook.use
/changelog add <content> Add a new changelog entry changelogbook.admin
/changelog edit <id> <content> Edit an existing entry changelogbook.admin
/changelog delete <id> Delete a changelog entry changelogbook.admin
/changelog list List all entries with IDs changelogbook.admin
/changelog reload Reload configuration changelogbook.admin
/changelog debug <on|off> Toggle debug mode changelogbook.admin