How do I install Essential Permissions Mod?

Download the file for your Minecraft version, then place it in your .minecraft/mods folder. You need Fabric Loader and Fabric API installed first. Check our Fabric installation guide for step-by-step instructions.

What versions of Minecraft does this mod support?

Essential Permissions Mod supports Minecraft 1.14.4 through 1.20.4. Download the version that matches your game installation from the links above.

Can I use this mod on a vanilla survival server?

Yes, install it server-side. Players with the appropriate permissions can access operator features like the gamemode switcher without being full ops.

Does this work with other mods?

Essential Permissions Mod is compatible with most other Fabric mods since it only adds permission checks to vanilla systems. Check the mod description for any known conflicts.

How do I set up permissions for my players?

The mod uses a permission node system. Assign permissions like minecraft.command.gamemode to grant access to specific commands. Use minecraft.command.gamemode.* to grant access to all modes of a command.

Essential Permissions Mod (1.20.4, 1.19.4)

Essential Permissions Mod adds a permission system to vanilla Minecraft servers. Set up granular control over what players can do, from running commands to accessing specific blocks and features.

What It Does

This mod injects permission checks throughout vanilla gameplay. Instead of just relying on op levels, you can assign fine-grained permissions to players and groups using a simple node system.

Command Permissions

Commands use the brigadier node system. Each command node gets its own permission. For example, to access /gamemode survival, a player needs minecraft.command.gamemode for the command itself, plus minecraft.command.gamemode.survival for that specific mode. To grant access to all gamemode options, use minecraft.command.gamemode.*.

Server-Side Features

When installed server-side, the mod makes clients think they have operator status. This lets players with the right permissions place operator blocks and open the gamemode switcher menu without being full ops.

New commands:

Use /execute if permission in datapacks to check if a player has a specific permission (e.g., /execute if permission @s group.admin run say I am an admin)
/execute feedback [silent | console] hides or redirects command output
/execute oplevel runs commands at a lower op level for permission checks while still executing the command

Client-Side Support

Install it on the client and players can access the gamemode switcher if they have permission, even on servers where they’re not op. Great for Spigot-based servers.

Requirements

This mod needs Fabric Loader and Fabric API.

Installation

Follow our guides for installing Fabric mods: