About Nova
From Modrinthserver-side modding framework for paper
What is Nova?
Nova is a server-side modding framework for Paper servers that aims to streamline adding custom content like items, blocks, guis, and more, without client-side modifications, using resource pack tricks. As a server administrator, you can choose from a set of Nova addons, which will add content to the game.
Make sure to check out the Setup Guide! You can find a list of frequently asked questions here.
Official Addons
Logistics | Machines | Jetpacks | Simple-Upgrades | Vanilla-Hammers
Commands & Permissions
| Command | Permission | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------| | /nova items | nova.command.items (default) | | /nova give | nova.command.give | | /nova advancedTooltips | nova.command.advancedTooltips (default) | | /nova addons | nova.command.addons (default) | | /nova resourcePack | nova.command.resourcePack | | /nova reload | nova.command.reload | | /nova renderDistance | nova.command.renderDistance (default) | | /nova debug | nova.command.debug | | /nvrecipe | nova.command.nvrecipe (default) | | /nvusage | nova.command.nvusage (default) |
Bypass TileEntity limits: nova.misc.bypassTileEntityLimits Get reminded of updates: nova.misc.updateReminder
Highlights
From source dataGame versions
Supports 20 Minecraft versions, the newest being 26.3.
Loaders
Runs on Paper, Purpur and Spigot.
Footprint
Rated a light load on a server.
What kind of mod it is
From the catalogLibraries & compatibility
Foundations and fixes other mods build on. Usually installed because something else needs it.
Runs on your server
From source side supportModrinth lists Nova as required on the server. Check its Modrinth page to see whether players need it too.
Compatibility
- Game
- Minecraft
- Loaders
- PaperPurpurSpigot
- Runs on
- Serverrequired on the server
- Game versions
- 26.3 and 19 earlier
Verified at the source
- ✓ModrinthOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-01Open ↗
- ✓AuthorStudioCode, as published on Modrinth
- ✓LicenseLGPL-3.0-or-laterFree
