CraftControl RCON: Bridge Your Minecraft Server to Mobile

CraftControl RCON

Running a Minecraft server often means being tethered to your desktop. You want to check the console, see who is online, or read the chat, but you are away from your keyboard. The CraftControl RCON add-on solves this by bridging your server directly to the popular CraftControl RCON mobile app, turning your phone into a powerful admin dashboard. This is a server-side only mod, which means your players do not need to install anything. You simply drop it into your mods folder, and it works quietly in the background, giving you remote oversight without disrupting anyone else's gameplay.

What Does CraftControl RCON Do?

This mod adds a critical layer of functionality to the CraftControl RCON app (available on Google Play). It acts as a data provider, feeding the app with real-time information from your server. While similar to the CraftControl RCON Spigot plugin, this version is built specifically for the modded ecosystem. It is designed to run on servers using (Neo)Forge or Fabric, making it an essential tool for modpack administrators who have moved away from the Bukkit/Spigot scene. The core features focus on three main areas: chat monitoring, console history, and player information.

Read Player Chat Messages

Keeping an eye on chat is vital for community management. With this add-on, you can view all chat messages directly from your phone. The mod stores messages in a buffer, and you can request them via a command. This is perfect for catching up on conversations you missed or investigating a report of toxic behavior. The data is returned in a clean JSON format, making it easy for the app to parse and display.

View Console History

The console is the heart of your server, logging everything from startup messages to errors. CraftControl RCON allows you to fetch the last several lines of the console log remotely. You can specify a starting line number or request the final set of lines. The mod can handle up to 10,000 lines of history, giving you plenty of data to diagnose crashes or performance issues without needing physical access to the server machine.

Get Detailed Player Info

Beyond just seeing who is online, you can get a detailed snapshot of each player. The command returns information like health, experience level, gamemode, and UUID. This is incredibly useful for verifying player reports, checking for potential cheaters, or simply understanding the state of your server's population at a glance.

Supported Versions and Loaders

It is crucial to grab the correct version of the mod for your server. The developer has clearly stated that versions lower than 1.15 are not supported and will not be supported in the future. This ensures that the mod uses modern APIs and remains stable. For players on newer versions, there is an important shift to note: starting from Minecraft 1.20.4 and onward, Forge will no longer be supported and will be replaced by NeoForge. This means if you are running a 1.20.4+ server, you will need to use the NeoForge version of the mod, while Fabric remains a consistent option across the supported version range.

Configuration and Commands

The mod is designed to be lightweight and easy to configure. The primary configuration option is message_count. This setting controls the maximum amount of chat messages the mod keeps in its buffer. The default value is 100, but you can adjust it anywhere between 50 and 500 to suit your server's activity level. A higher number means you can scroll back further in chat history, but it uses slightly more memory. All commands are RCON only, meaning they cannot be executed by players in-game. They are designed to be triggered by the CraftControl RCON app. The commands return data in JSON format for easy parsing. Here is a breakdown of what is available:

• -craftcontrolrcon chat [timestamp] - Returns all chat messages older than the specified timestamp (in milliseconds since epoch). If the parameter is omitted, it returns all messages currently in the buffer.
• -craftcontrolrcon players - Returns a list of all online players with additional information like health, level, gamemode, and UUID.
• -craftcontrolrcon console [lineNumber] - Returns all console log entries starting after the given line number. If the line number is negative, it returns the last specified number of lines.

How to Install

The installation process is straightforward, especially if you are familiar with modded Minecraft. First, ensure you have the correct mod loader (Fabric or NeoForge) installed for your server version. Next, download CraftControl RCON for Minecraft and place the JAR file into your server's mods folder. Restart the server, and the mod will load. It will not do anything on the client side, so you do not need to push it to your players. The add-on will automatically connect to the RCON protocol, allowing the mobile app to communicate with it.

Getting Started with the App

To take full advantage of this mod, you will need the CraftControl RCON app on your Android device. Once you have the app set up with your server's IP and RCON password, you can start issuing the commands above. The JSON responses are rendered in a readable format within the app, giving you a mobile-friendly control panel. For those looking to streamline their setup, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for modpacks that include CraftControl RCON, ensuring you get the right version for your loader without manual file hunting. This launcher also maintains version compatibility, so you can be confident that your server and client are in sync. If you are managing multiple servers, using a launcher like this can save time, especially when you need to deploy CraftControl RCON across several instances quickly. The auto-update feature is particularly handy, as it will fetch the latest compatible build of the mod for your specific Minecraft version.

Conclusion

CraftControl RCON is an indispensable tool for any modded server administrator who values flexibility and remote access. It bridges the gap between the powerful, feature-rich modding community and the convenience of mobile management. By providing clean, structured data for chat, console, and player stats, it turns your phone into a legitimate admin terminal. Whether you are running a small private server for friends or a large public community, this add-on gives you the power to stay informed and in control, no matter where you are. It is a simple, server-side solution that delivers professional-grade oversight without adding unnecessary complexity to your modpack.