Unlocking Dynamic Displays with Individual Holograms
Minecraft servers thrive on immersion, and few things capture attention like floating text that updates in real time. Whether you run a bustling economy server or a creative build world, holograms add a layer of polish that players notice instantly. But out of the box, many hologram plugins offer only static placeholders. That is where Individual Holograms steps in — a powerful add-on that supercharges your existing hologram setup with over 100 auto-updating placeholders, custom scripting, and a flexible API. Let’s dive into how this plugin can transform your server’s visual feedback.
What is Individual Holograms?
Individual Holograms is a companion plugin designed to work alongside popular hologram frameworks like HoloAPI and HolographicDisplays. It acts as a bridge, injecting dynamic data into hologram lines so that information such as player money, experience, location, and world name refreshes without manual intervention. Originally forked from the ISP Features project, it continues to evolve with regular updates and community contributions. The plugin is still actively developed, so you can expect new placeholders and improved stability over time.
Core Features
- 100+ Auto-Updating Placeholders: From {money} to {player}, {world}, {x}, {y}, {z}, {lvl}, and {exp}, the list covers essential server stats. A detailed reference is available on the plugin’s documentation page.
- Real-Time Refresh: Hologram lines update automatically as values change, so players always see current balances, coordinates, or levels.
- Custom Scripting: You can create your own placeholders using simple scripting logic. This means tailored messages like welcome texts, rank displays, or event countdowns become effortless.
- Developer API: For advanced users, the API allows you to add auto-updating placeholders programmatically, integrating with other plugins or custom game mechanics.
- Death Holograms: A special permission node lets you spawn a hologram at a player’s death location, adding a unique touch to PvP or survival servers.
Requirements and Compatibility
Before installing Individual Holograms, you need a few foundational plugins. Vault is mandatory for permissions, economy, and chat integration. ProtocolLib is required unless you use HoloAPI, which handles packet manipulation internally. While you’re gathering these dependencies, you might find that managing server mods becomes much smoother with a tool like the foxygame.net launcher, which lets you download and update plugins directly from its interface. This modern launcher streamlines the entire setup process, so you can focus on configuring your holograms rather than hunting down files. Additionally, you must have one of the supported hologram plugins installed.
Supported Hologram Plugins
Individual Holograms currently works with two major hologram solutions:
- HoloAPI (build #224 or higher): This is the recommended choice because it unlocks extra features and smoother performance. The plugin’s wiki provides comprehensive setup guides.
- HolographicDisplays: A widely used alternative that still benefits from all core placeholders and auto-update capabilities.
Using HoloAPI often gives you more flexibility with line formatting and animation options, but both paths deliver a solid dynamic hologram experience.
Commands and Permissions
Controlling Individual Holograms is straightforward with a set of administrative commands. Each command has a corresponding permission node, so you can delegate tasks to staff without granting full operator access.
- /ih reload — Reloads the plugin configuration. Permission: individualholograms.reload
- /ih save — Saves any variables currently held by IH. Permission: individualholograms.reload
- /ih list — Displays all available placeholders. Permission: individualholograms.list
- /ih enable — Activates a previously disabled placeholder. Permission: individualholograms.enable
- /ih disable — Deactivates a placeholder. Permission: individualholograms.disable
There is also a special permission individualholograms.deathhologram that controls whether a hologram appears on death. For additional hologram-related permissions, refer to the HoloAPI documentation.
Placeholders and Custom Scripting
The heart of Individual Holograms lies in its placeholder system. Default placeholders include {player} for the viewer’s name, {world} for the current world, {x}, {y}, {z} for coordinates, {lvl} for experience level, {exp} for experience points, and {money} for the player’s balance (via Vault). A comprehensive list is maintained on the project’s GitHub repository, where you can also find scripting examples. The scripting engine lets you combine multiple values or add conditional logic, so a hologram could show “Welcome back, {player}! Your balance is {money}” and even change color based on wealth.
Developer API and Community
If you’re a plugin developer, Individual Holograms exposes an API that lets you register custom placeholders that update automatically. This means you can hook into your own minigame scores, clan tags, or custom currency systems and have them appear in holograms without writing complex packet code. The project is open source on GitHub, and the developer welcomes video tutorials and contributions. You can find example videos on the plugin’s page, and if you create your own showcase, you might even get featured.
Conclusion
Individual Holograms fills a critical gap for server owners who want their holographic displays to feel alive. By extending HoloAPI or HolographicDisplays with over 100 placeholders, real-time updates, and a scripting layer, it turns static text into a dynamic information hub. The setup is simple once you have Vault and your chosen hologram plugin in place, and the command system makes maintenance a breeze. Whether you’re highlighting player stats, economy balances, or custom event data, this plugin gives you the tools to craft an engaging, professional server atmosphere. Give it a try and watch your holograms come to life.