Structures

Structures

A packet-based structure system for Minecraft, powered by PacketBlocks.

Structures lets you create, manage, and display packet-based builds that can be shown or hidden for specific players. All without changing the actual world!

Features

• Create Packet-Based Structures — Build entirely virtual structures that exist only as packets.
• Per-Player Visibility — Show or hide structures for individual players on demand.
• Instant Updates — No world edits or block updates, everything is rendered client-side!
• Custom Animations — Add show/hide animations to structures for smooth transitions.
• In-Game Editor — Build structures block-by-block using an intuitive edit mode.
• Copy & Duplicate — Clone existing structures and paste them anywhere with automatic rotation.
• Integration Ready — Perfect for developers wanting to display custom visuals, events, or world overlays.

Example Uses

• Show private or team-only structures.
• Create holographic arenas, minigame visuals, or build previews.
• Display world regions, borders, or effects visible to certain players only.
• Build dynamic event structures that appear and disappear with animations.
• Preview builds before placing them in the real world.

Requirements

• Minecraft: 1.21+ (Paper/Purpur recommended)
• Dependency: PacketEvents
• Dependency: PacketBlocks

Commands

• /structure help — View all available commands.
• /structure reload — Reload configuration and structures.
• /structure info — Get the structure ID of a block you're looking at.
• /structure edit <id> — Create or edit a structure (place/break blocks to add/remove).
• /structure delete <id> — Delete a structure.
• /structure view <id> [player] — Toggle structure visibility for yourself or a specific player.
• /structure copy <id> <new id> — Copy a structure to the block you're looking at (auto-rotates based on your direction).
• /structure animation <id> <show/hide> <animation id> — Set show/hide animations for a structure.

Configuration

Structures includes a fully customizable config with:

• Custom prefix with gradient color support
• Localized messages for all commands and feedback
• Action bar notifications when editing structures
• Animation support for smooth structure transitions

All messages and colors can be modified in config.yml.

How to Use

1. Create a structure:
   /structure edit mystructure — Start editing mode.
   Place blocks to add them, break blocks to remove them.
   Run the command again to save.

2. Show to a player:
   /structure view mystructure playerName — Toggle visibility.

3. Copy a structure:
   Look at a block, then:
   /structure copy mystructure mystructure_copy — Creates a rotated copy based on your facing direction.

4. Add animations:
   /structure animation mystructure show block_particle — Structure shows block particles when shown.

^{Built for server owners, developers, and builders who want full control over player-specific visuals.}