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Fortune

🧠 A fortune every time you log in to the server. Inspired by the classic Linux fortune command.

Fabric
Loaders
Fabric
Downloads on Modrinth
498
Followers on Modrinth
4
versions
7
Updated
June 17, 2026Jun 17
Published
in 2025
Fortune shown to player — Example of how a random fortune is shown to a player when they join your minecraft server · swipe

At a glance

Runs on Fabric
For Minecraft 1.21.7–1.21.11, 26.1.2–26.2
Server only — players don't need to install it
Latest version — 1.2.7+mc26.2 from June 17, 2026
License MIT — free
Where it's needed
In gamenot neededOn serverrequired

Install on the server only; players don't need it

Game versions1.21.7–1.21.11, 26.1.2–26.2

Fortune is a lightweight, server-side Fabric mod that sends a random fortune to players every time they log in — inspired by the classic Linux fortune command.

It's perfect for adding personality to your server: motivate your friends, spook them with cryptic warnings, or just throw in some chaos. Make up your own fortunes.

✨ Features

Shows a fortune in chat whenever a player joins

Fully configurable: edit fortunes.json in the config folder

Includes a reload command: /fortune reload

Server-side only

Works great with themed servers, communities, or just for fun

🛠 Configuration

Fortunes are stored in a simple JSON file: config/fortune/fortunes.json The format is just a plain array of strings:

[
  "Beware the sheep that watches you sleep.",
  "Your next jump will change everything."
]

Want to import your own list? Convert any list of quotes, jokes, or sayings into this format and reload in-game with:

/fortune reload

FAQ

How to install Fortune?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download Fortune for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does Fortune support?

Fortune has builds for Minecraft 1.21.7–1.21.11, 26.1.2–26.2.

Is Fortune needed on the server?

Server only — players don't need to install it

License and source
MIT Licensefree to use and share with credit to the author
Original — Modrinth↗Files unchanged, verified with SHA-512Is this your mod? For rights holders

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