NameMC Like Checker
Running a Minecraft server is about building a community, and one of the best ways to grow that community is by encouraging players to show support on platforms like NameMC. The NameMC Like Checker plugin bridges the gap between a simple like and tangible in-game rewards. It automatically verifies whether a player has liked your server on NameMC and then executes customizable commands, making it effortless to grant perks, ranks, or special messages.
What Is NameMC Like Checker?
NameMC Like Checker is a lightweight Paper plugin designed to interact with the NameMC API. When a player joins your server or runs a specific command, the plugin checks their like status for your server’s NameMC profile. If the player has liked the server, the plugin fires off a list of console commands you define. This opens up endless possibilities: from assigning a special suffix with LuckPerms to sending a welcome message or granting temporary fly mode.
Key Features and Benefits
- Automated verification: No manual checks needed. The plugin queries the NameMC API seamlessly.
- Custom command execution: Run any console command when a like is detected, using the
{player}placeholder for the player’s name. - Join event integration: Optionally check likes as soon as a player logs in, ensuring instant rewards.
- Cache system: Reduces API calls by caching results, keeping performance smooth.
- Reloadable configuration: Edit settings on the fly and apply changes with
/namemcreload.
Requirements for NameMC Like Checker
Before you download NameMC Like Checker, make sure your server meets these prerequisites. The plugin is built for Paper 1.21+ and requires Java 21. It will not work on older Minecraft versions or vanilla servers. Since it relies on the Paper API, you must be running a Paper or Paper-compatible fork (like Purpur). The plugin is not designed for Spigot, Bukkit, or Fabric.
How to Install NameMC Like Checker
Installing the plugin is straightforward. First, download NameMC Like Checker from a trusted source such as the PaperMC forums or your favorite plugin repository. Once you have the JAR file, place it into your server’s plugins/ folder. Start the server to generate the default config.yml inside the plugins/NameMCLikeChecker/ directory. After the initial setup, you can tweak the configuration to match your server’s needs and then restart or run /namemcreload to apply changes.
If you manage your server through the foxygame.net launcher, the process becomes even simpler. The launcher’s built-in add-on catalog includes NameMC Like Checker, so you can install it with a single click and keep it updated automatically without ever touching a JAR file manually.
Configuration Deep Dive
The heart of NameMC Like Checker lies in its config.yml. Here’s a breakdown of each option:
ip-server
This is the exact domain or IP address of your server as it appears on NameMC. Do not include any suffixes like /vote or https://. For example, if your NameMC page is namemc.com/server/play.example.com, you would set ip-server: "play.example.com". Accuracy here is critical; a typo will cause the API check to fail.
check-join-event
When set to true, the plugin checks a player’s like status every time they join the server. If false, the check only occurs when a player manually runs the /namemc command. Use the join event for a hands-off approach, but be mindful of potential API rate limits on very large servers.
commands
This is a list of console commands executed in order when a like is detected. The {player} placeholder will be replaced with the player’s username. For instance, to add a LuckPerms suffix, you might use:
commands:
- 'lp user {player} meta setsuffix " &aOK"'
You can chain multiple commands to create complex reward sequences.
error-message
If the NameMC API call fails (e.g., network issue or invalid IP), the player receives this MiniMessage-formatted text. The default is "<red>There was an error verifying your like on NameMC, please try again later." You can customize it to match your server’s style.
api-link
This is the URL template for the NameMC API. It uses {server} (replaced by your ip-server) and {uuid} (the player’s UUID without dashes). Unless NameMC changes their API structure, you should leave this as the default.
Commands and Permissions
NameMC Like Checker adds two simple commands:
/namemc– Allows a player to manually trigger a like check for themselves. No permission required by default./namemcreload– Reloads the configuration without restarting the server. Requires the permissionnamemc.command.reload.
Assign the reload permission to admins only to prevent abuse. The plugin does not add any other permission nodes, keeping management lightweight.
Why Use NameMC Like Checker for Minecraft?
Server likes on NameMC are a powerful social signal that can attract new players. By rewarding those who take the time to like your server, you incentivize more engagement and create a positive feedback loop. NameMC Like Checker automates this entirely, so you don’t have to manually verify likes or hand out rewards. It’s a set-and-forget solution that integrates smoothly with any existing permission or economy plugin.
Whether you run a small survival world or a large minigame network, this plugin scales with you. The cache system ensures that repeated checks don’t hammer the API, and the join event toggle lets you control when verification happens. For server owners who want to boost their NameMC presence without extra hassle, NameMC Like Checker is an essential tool.
Getting Started Today
Ready to enhance your server’s community? Download NameMC Like Checker and drop it into your Paper 1.21+ server. Configure your server IP, set up a few reward commands, and watch as players proudly display their support. With its clean design and focused functionality, this plugin does one thing exceptionally well: turning NameMC likes into meaningful in-game moments.