CompassLocator

Name: CompassLocator
Author: kasperoid

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CompassLocator is a plugin that adds useful compass information directly to the action bar.

No more opening F3. Just hold a compass and see:

where you are
which direction you're facing
what biome you're in
where you died last time

What does the compass show?

Normal Compass

Coordinates (adjustable precision — integer or decimal)
Current biome
Cardinal direction (North/South or N/S — as you prefer)
Time of day (optional)
World name (optional)
If the compass is linked to a lodestone — shows lodestone coordinates

Recovery Compass

Where you last died (coordinates)
Which world
Time since death
Distance to death location

Combined Mode

Hold a normal compass in one hand and a recovery compass in the other
The action bar shows information from both at once

Locator Bar (for 1.21.6+)

With a normal compass in hand, you can see other players on the radar (like a minimap). Range is configurable — up to the entire world.

Screenshots

Normal Compass

Recovery Compass

Combined Mode

Locator Bar

For Players

Works right out of the box — just hold a compass
Information only appears when you're holding a compass
No need to download anything on the client (except for Locator Bar — that requires Minecraft 1.21.6+)
Recovery compass shows the way to your items after death

For Server Admins

The plugin is highly configurable via config.yml:

Which information is shown (coordinates, biome, direction, world, time)
Coordinate precision (integer or decimal)
Short or full cardinal directions
Action bar update frequency
Who is visible in Locator Bar (everyone / only compass holders)
Enable/disable any module
Language (Russian, English, or auto-detect)
And much more

Installation

Download the .jar file
Put it in your plugins/ folder
Restart the server
Done! (Optionally, edit config.yml)

Requirements

Minecraft 1.21+
Paper / Spigot / Purpur (or compatible forks)
Java 21

Locator Bar requires Minecraft 1.21.6+ on the client.

There's also a client mod version!

A separate client-side mod for Fabric and Forge on Minecraft 1.21.6 — 26.1.2.

Functionality will differ from the plugin (client-side capabilities are broader). Details — after release.

👉 CompassLocator — Mod Version Modrinth

👉 CompassLocator — Mod Version CurseForge

FAQ

Do I need to install anything on the client? No. The plugin runs on the server. For Locator Bar, you need Minecraft 1.21.6+ on the client.

Does the compass work in both hands? Yes, you can hold it in either hand. Both are checked.

What if the compass is linked to a lodestone? The plugin will show lodestone coordinates after your own coordinates. If the lodestone is broken, you can configure it to show the last known coordinates.

Does the recovery compass drop on death? Configurable. If you enable the option, the compass stays in your inventory even on death (when keepInventory is disabled).

What's the difference between the mod and the plugin? The plugin is for the server, the mod is for the client. Functionality is similar but the mod has access to more client-side features.