Text Placeholder API is a versatile library designed to streamline text manipulation and placeholder parsing within Minecraft mods. It addresses the common challenge of inconsistent text formatting and dynamic information display across different mods, providing a unified system for both developers and end-users. By offering a standardized way to create and interpret placeholders, this API ensures that various mods can communicate and display information seamlessly, leading to a more cohesive and user-friendly experience for players interacting with multiple add-ons. It simplifies the process of integrating dynamic content into game interfaces and configurations. This API functions by enabling the creation and parsing of placeholders within strings and Minecraft's Text Components. It utilizes a straightforward placeholder format, typically %modid:type% or %modid:type data%, with a slight variation for older versions (%modid:type/data% prior to 1.19). Beyond placeholders, it incorporates a simplified text format designed to make user input in configurations, chat messages, and other areas more readable and manageable. This dual functionality allows for both complex dynamic data insertion and elegant text styling without the need for manual JSON editing or external generators, significantly enhancing the flexibility and presentation of in-game text elements. Text Placeholder API is compatible with the Fabric and Quilt mod loaders. It supports a range of Minecraft versions, including 26.1-snapshot-7, 26.1-pre-3, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26w14a, 26.1.2, 26.2-pre-1, and 26.2. The mod's functionality is optional on both the client and server sides, meaning it can be installed on either or both depending on the specific needs of the mods you are using and your server setup. This flexibility allows for tailored integration without imposing unnecessary dependencies on all players or server instances. To install Text Placeholder API, place the mod file into the 'mods' folder of your Minecraft installation. If you are using the Fabric or Quilt mod loaders, ensure the file is placed in the correct directory for your respective loader. Before launching the game, it is crucial to verify that you have the correct version of the API installed that matches your Minecraft version and mod loader. Additionally, confirm that any other mods requiring Text Placeholder API are also correctly installed and configured to ensure full compatibility and prevent potential conflicts or errors during gameplay.
