Install and run ClockTime

Follow this tutorial to install the ClockTime plugin on your Minecraft server and verify it is working.

Requirements

• Java: Version 21 or higher
• Platform: Paper 1.20+, Purpur, or Fabric Loader (with Fabric API)

Download the Mod/Plugin

Download the latest version .jar file from one of the following official sources:

• Hangar (Paper only)
• Modrinth (Paper & Fabric)
• GitHub Releases (Paper & Fabric)

Install and Run

Paper / PurpurFabric

1. Place the downloaded Paper .jar file into your server's plugins/ directory.
2. Start or restart the server.
3. Verify that the plugin has loaded successfully by checking the server logs:

[ClockTime] ClockTime Plugin Enabled

1. Place the downloaded Fabric .jar file into your mods/ directory along with the correct Fabric API version.
2. Start or restart the server/client.
3. Verify that the mod has loaded successfully by checking the logs:

[Render thread/INFO]: ClockTime Fabric Mod Initialized

Verify In-Game

1. Log into your Minecraft server.
2. Hold a Clock in your main hand.
3. Right-click.
4. Verify that the current in-game time is displayed in your chat.

Next Steps

• Configure settings — Change the fallback language.
• Customize translations — Edit messages or add new languages.
• Permissions reference — Control who can use the clock.