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IconsLoader v4.1

Forget itemadder :)

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by SpaceXStudios · listed from SpigotMC
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What it does

IconsLoader v4.1 is a plugin for Paper / Spigot servers, made by SpaceXStudios. Forget itemadder :).

It supports Minecraft 1.21. It has been downloaded 1 times on SpigotMC. The last update came out on Nov 7, 2026.

Supported versions

1.21

Release history

The newest is 4.1, released on Nov 7, 2026.

VersionReleasedType
4.1Nov 7, 2026Release

Commands

The commands named on the SpigotMC page of IconsLoader v4.1:

/emojis/cl

Permissions

Permission nodes named there, to give with a plugin like LuckPerms:

iconsloader.reloadiconsloader.adminiconsloader.useiconsloader.pack.generateiconsloader.pack.sendiconsloader.glyph.listiconsloader.glyph.info
Description from the author on SpigotMC

IconsLoader v4.1
The Ultimate Custom Emoji, Icon & Resource Pack Manager for Minecraft

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Overview

Ever wanted to add custom emojis like
:heart:,
:coin:, or
:crown: to your server's chat, items, scoreboards, or holograms?

IconsLoader makes it incredibly easy! Simply drop your PNG files into a folder, and the plugin will automatically generate a fully functional Minecraft Resource Pack for you.

No more uploading packs to Dropbox, no more manual JSON editing, and no more complex setups!

✨ Features

  • Built-in HTTP Server: Forget about external hosting! The plugin can host the resource pack directly on your server's IP. No more Dropbox or MCPacks links needed.
  • Smart Pack Merger (ItemsAdder/Oraxen Support): Already using another resource pack plugin? IconsLoader will read their ZIP and automatically merge your emojis into it! No more pack conflicts.
  • ⌨️ Chat Tab-Completion: Players can type :hea and press Tab in chat, and it will auto-suggest :heart:. A premium feature that everyone loves!
  • ️ Emoji Aliases: Give one emoji multiple names. For example, :heart:, , and :<3 can all map to the same icon.
  • ️ Visual Emoji GUIs:

► /emojis - A player-friendly GUI where they can click an emoji to insert it into their chat bar.
► /cl gui - An admin menu to view all loaded emojis, permissions, and textures.

  • ️ Native Dialog Menus: Uses Minecraft 1.21.8's new native Dialog popups for admin confirmations (like reloading).
  • ⚡ Full Version Support: Perfectly compatible with Minecraft 1.8 all the way to 1.21.8 and future versions (via ViaVersion).
  • Conflict-Free Chat: Uses advanced Regex and Event Priorities so it won't break LuckPerms, DeluxeChat, or your chat formats.
  • Auto-SHA1 Generation: The plugin calculates the SHA-1 hash of your resource pack automatically and saves it to your config.
  • ⏱️ Anti-Spam System: Stops players from spamming emojis and causing client-side lag.
  • Discord Webhooks: Get real-time notifications in your Discord server when players accept or decline the resource pack.
  • 12 Built-in Languages: Fully translatable (EN, ES, FR, DE, PT, RU, ZH, HI, AR, TR, ID, JA).

Commands & Permissions

Command
Description
Permission

/cl reload
Reloads configs and restarts the HTTP server.
iconsloader.reload

/cl gui
Opens the Admin Emoji Manager GUI.
iconsloader.admin

/emojis
Opens the Player Emoji Picker GUI.
iconsloader.use

/cl pack generate
Generates the Resource Pack ZIP and auto-updates SHA-1.
iconsloader.pack.generate

/cl pack send <player|@a>
Force sends the resource pack to players.
iconsloader.pack.send

/cl glyph list
Lists all loaded emojis.
iconsloader.glyph.list

/cl glyph info <name>
Shows the texture path and CMD of an emoji.
iconsloader.glyph.info

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PlaceholderAPI Integration

IconsLoader hooks directly into PlaceholderAPI so you can use your emojis anywhere on your server!

  • Direct Emoji: Use %iconsloader_heart%
  • Text Replacer: Use %iconsloader_replace_Hello_:heart:%

Works perfectly with: TAB, DecentHolograms, FancyHolograms, Scoreboard plugins, and Chat formatting plugins!

⚙️ Quick Start Guide

  • Download the plugin and start your server.
  • Place your transparent PNG files inside plugins/IconsLoader/icons/.
  • Run /cl reload in-game. (The plugin will automatically assign Unicode characters).
  • Run /cl pack generate.
  • Enable the Built-in HTTP Server in config.yml or upload the ZIP to a host.
  • Run /cl reload and enjoy your custom emojis!

Support & Links

If you enjoy the plugin, please leave a ⭐ rating and a review! It helps a lot!

Written by SpaceXStudios. Read it with pictures on SpigotMC.

How to install IconsLoader v4.1

  1. Make sure your server runs Paper and Spigot on Minecraft 1.21.

  2. Download the .jar file from SpigotMC and put it in the plugins folder of your server.

  3. Restart the server. Avoid /reload, many plugins do not handle it well.

  4. Type /plugins in the console: IconsLoader v4.1 should be listed in green. Its config files are created in the plugins folder on the first start.

Full guide: How to install plugins on a Minecraft server

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
1.21
Runs on
Paper, Spigot
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

Questions

Does IconsLoader v4.1 work on Minecraft 26.x?

Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.21.

Is IconsLoader v4.1 free?

Yes. IconsLoader v4.1 is free to download from SpigotMC.

Which server software does IconsLoader v4.1 run on?

IconsLoader v4.1 runs on Paper and Spigot servers.

Is IconsLoader v4.1 still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

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