SlashFly
Soaring through your Minecraft world shouldn't be a hassle. Whether you're building a towering castle, exploring vast custom maps, or just want to skip the long walk back to your base, SlashFly puts you in command of the skies. This lightweight plugin strips away complexity and gives you instant, permission-based flight control with a single slash command. No menus, no bulky GUI — just pure, responsive flight at your fingertips.
What Makes SlashFly Stand Out?
SlashFly is built for simplicity and speed. Unlike many flight mods that clutter your screen with buttons or require you to dig through settings, this add-on works entirely through chat commands. You type, you fly. It’s that straightforward. But don’t let the minimalism fool you — under the hood, it’s packed with thoughtful features for both players and server administrators.
- Instant flight toggling for yourself or other players
- Adjustable flight speed from a gentle hover to blistering fast travel
- Clean, customizable messages with full color and placeholder support
- Optional action bar notifications to keep chat clutter-free
- Seamless integration with permissions plugins for granular control
Commands and How to Use Them
SlashFly revolves around two core commands: /fly and /flyspeed. Both are intuitive and support targeting other players, making it a favorite among server moderators and admins.
/fly — Toggle Your Flight
Simply type /fly to switch flight on or off for yourself. The plugin instantly updates your status and displays a configurable message. You can also use aliases like /flight if that feels more natural. Need to help a friend or manage a player? Append their name: /fly PlayerName. You can even toggle multiple players at once — just list them separated by spaces. Permissions are checked automatically, so only authorized users can change others' flight.
/flyspeed — Control Your Velocity
Want to cruise gently or zip across the map? /flyspeed [amount] lets you set your flight speed anywhere from 0 (hovering in place) to 10 (extreme velocity). Aliases like /fspeed or /fs keep things quick. Again, you can modify another player’s speed by adding their name at the end. It’s perfect for giving VIPs a travel boost or helping a stuck player float back to safety.
Permissions That Put You in Control
SlashFly uses a clear permission system to define who can do what. Server owners will appreciate the fine-grained control:
- fly.toggle.self — allows a player to toggle their own flight
- fly.toggle.other — allows toggling flight for other players
- flyspeed.toggle.self — allows changing own flight speed
- flyspeed.toggle.other — allows setting flight speed for others
Without these permissions, commands simply won’t work, preventing abuse on public servers. Combine them with any major permissions plugin and you’re set.
Configuration That Speaks Your Language
Every message SlashFly sends can be customized. Want to use a different color scheme, add emoji-like symbols, or translate the text? The configuration file lets you tweak all of it. Here are a few examples of what you can change:
- fly.self.enabled — message when a player’s flight is turned on (default: “§0[§a✓§0]§r You can now fly”)
- fly.self.disabled — message when flight is turned off
- fly.other.enabled / disabled — messages shown when you toggle another player’s flight
- fly.other.nopermission — shown when someone lacks the required permission
- fly.other.notfound — displayed if the target player doesn’t exist
- flyspeed.self.set — confirmation after changing your own speed
- flyspeed.noValue — warning when an invalid speed (outside 0-10) is entered
You can also set actionBar to true, which pushes all flight messages to the action bar — the subtle text area above the hotbar. This keeps the chat clean for roleplay or busy servers. And if you use PlaceholderAPI, SlashFly automatically hooks into it, providing placeholders like %fly_on%, %fly_off%, and %fly_speed% that you can use in other plugins, scoreboards, or chat formats.
How to Install SlashFly for Minecraft
Getting SlashFly onto your server is a breeze. It’s designed for Bukkit, Spigot, and Paper — the most popular server loaders for Minecraft Java Edition. Supported versions typically include 1.16 through 1.20 and beyond, as the plugin relies on stable flight mechanics that haven’t changed drastically. Always check the latest compatibility notes when you download SlashFly, but rest assured it’s maintained to work with modern releases.
To install, simply drop the SlashFly .jar file into your server’s /plugins folder and restart (or run a reload command if your server supports it). The plugin will generate a default configuration file instantly. From there, you can adjust messages and permissions to fit your server’s style. No dependencies are required, though PlaceholderAPI is recommended if you want to use the placeholders elsewhere.
If you’re managing multiple add-ons, the foxygame.net launcher can streamline the entire process. Its built-in add-on catalog includes SlashFly, so you can install it with one click and keep it automatically updated without ever touching a file manually. That means less time fiddling with FTP and more time enjoying the flight mechanics on your server.
Why Server Admins Love SlashFly
Beyond the obvious convenience, SlashFly solves a common headache: inconsistent flight behavior across different game modes. In creative mode, flight is built-in, but survival servers often need a controlled way to grant temporary flight for events, donator perks, or staff duties. SlashFly bridges that gap elegantly. You can grant flight to a player for a building project, then revoke it with the same command. The speed control adds another layer — slow flight for careful construction, fast flight for rapid travel between warps.
Because it’s permission-based, you can integrate it into rank systems. Imagine a “Builder” rank with fly.toggle.self and a “Moderator” rank with fly.toggle.other. The plugin respects your hierarchy without needing extra configuration. And since messages are fully customizable, you can brand them to match your server’s personality — from a medieval fantasy tone to a sleek sci-fi interface.
PlaceholderAPI Integration
For servers that run complex HUDs or scoreboards, SlashFly’s PlaceholderAPI support is a hidden gem. The %fly_on% and %fly_off% placeholders return whether a player currently has flight enabled, while %fly_speed% shows their exact speed value. You can use these in tab lists, welcome messages, or conditional displays. For example, a scoreboard could show “Flight: Enabled” in green or “Flight: Disabled” in red, pulling data directly from SlashFly.
Download SlashFly and Take Off
Ready to give your players the freedom of the skies? You can download SlashFly from its official page on foxygame.net, where the add-on is listed alongside thousands of other Minecraft enhancements. The platform’s version compatibility checker ensures you grab the right build for your server, and the one-click install feature means you’ll be flying in under a minute. Whether you’re a seasoned admin or setting up your first server, SlashFly for Minecraft is the no-nonsense flight solution you’ve been looking for.
Once installed, experiment with the speed settings to find the sweet spot for your world. A speed of 2 feels like a brisk walk in the air, while 5 lets you cross oceans in seconds. Remember that the fly.toggle.self permission is essential for players to use the command — without it, typing /fly will do nothing. So double-check your permission groups after setup.
SlashFly proves that the best tools are often the simplest. No bloated features, no confusing interfaces — just flight, speed, and total control. Whether you’re an admin managing a bustling server or a player who wants to build without scaffolding, this plugin lifts you up exactly when you need it.
