{"id":141012,"date":"2026-06-08T12:03:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T09:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/simplegps\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T12:03:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T09:03:20","slug":"simplegps","status":"publish","type":"mod","link":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/simplegps\/","title":{"rendered":"SimpleGPS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>![SimpleGPS](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/329fac1a96464742a5b67609683ed9b68c214c89.png)<\/p>\n<p>SimpleGPS is a modern, lightweight GPS &#038; waypoint plugin for **Paper\/Spigot 1.21+**.<\/p>\n<p>Provide your players with a clean and immersive navigation experience using a modern `\/gps` GUI, live waypoint tracking, actionbar navigation, visual destination markers, and optimized per-player GPS systems.<\/p>\n<p>Built to feel like a premium-quality plugin with modern UI design, clean feedback systems, lightweight performance, and extensive customization.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \u2b9e Showcase<\/p>\n<p>![Watch the showcase](https:\/\/youtu.be\/Qr6Mknu8GOY)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \u2b9e Features<\/p>\n<p>### Modern GPS Menu<br \/>\n&#8211; Open using `\/gps`<br \/>\n&#8211; Clean and responsive GUI layout<br \/>\n&#8211; Navigation controls<br \/>\n&#8211; Sorting &#038; pagination support<br \/>\n&#8211; Instant waypoint tracking<br \/>\n&#8211; Utility buttons for refresh, help, close, and stop tracking<\/p>\n<p>### Waypoint Management<br \/>\n&#8211; Save locations using `\/gps add <name>`<br \/>\n&#8211; Remove locations using `\/gps remove <name>`<br \/>\n&#8211; Edit descriptions using `\/gps desc <name> <description>`<br \/>\n&#8211; Persistent data after restart<br \/>\n&#8211; Custom colors, fonts, and material icons for every waypoint<\/p>\n<p>### Advanced GPS Tracking<br \/>\n&#8211; Real-time actionbar navigation<br \/>\n&#8211; Direction guidance and distance tracking<br \/>\n&#8211; Automatic arrival detection<br \/>\n&#8211; Cross-world safe handling<br \/>\n&#8211; Start and arrival title feedback<br \/>\n&#8211; Per-player GPS sessions<\/p>\n<p>### Visual &#038; Immersive Feedback<br \/>\n&#8211; Destination particle markers<br \/>\n&#8211; Floating waypoint effects<br \/>\n&#8211; Soft navigation sounds<br \/>\n&#8211; Arrival effects<br \/>\n&#8211; Clean and minimal visual design<\/p>\n<p>### Customization<br \/>\n&#8211; Fully configurable messages<br \/>\n&#8211; Custom GUI strings<br \/>\n&#8211; Configurable sounds &#038; particles<br \/>\n&#8211; Adjustable tracking intervals<br \/>\n&#8211; Configurable marker behavior<br \/>\n&#8211; Flexible waypoint styling system<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \u2b9e Commands<\/p>\n<p>| Command | Description |<br \/>\n|&#8212;|&#8212;|<br \/>\n| `\/gps` | Open the GPS menu |<br \/>\n| `\/gps add <name>` | Save current location |<br \/>\n| `\/gps remove <name>` | Remove a location |<br \/>\n| `\/gps desc <name> <description>` | Edit location description |<br \/>\n| `\/gps color <name> <color>` | Set waypoint color |<br \/>\n| `\/gps font <name> <font>` | Set waypoint font style |<br \/>\n| `\/gps icon <name> <icon>` | Set waypoint icon |<br \/>\n| `\/gps help` | Show help |<br \/>\n| `\/gps version` | Show plugin version |<\/p>\n<p>### Color Examples<br \/>\n&#8220;`txt<br \/>\nsky<br \/>\naqua<br \/>\nlime<br \/>\ngold<br \/>\nviolet<br \/>\n#7AFFC1<br \/>\ngrad:#00FFFF:#7AFFC1<br \/>\n&#8220;`<\/p>\n<p>### Font Styles<br \/>\n&#8220;`txt<br \/>\nnormal<br \/>\nbold<br \/>\nsmallcaps<br \/>\nbold_smallcaps<br \/>\n&#8220;`<\/p>\n<p>### Icon Examples<br \/>\n&#8220;`txt<br \/>\nCOMPASS<br \/>\nBEACON<br \/>\nENDER_PEARL<br \/>\nMAP<br \/>\nCHEST<br \/>\n&#8220;`<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \u2b9e Permissions<\/p>\n<p>| Permission | Description |<br \/>\n|&#8212;|&#8212;|<br \/>\n| `gps.menu.use` | Use `\/gps` |<br \/>\n| `gps.setup` | Use `\/gps add` |<br \/>\n| `gps.remove` | Use `\/gps remove` |<br \/>\n| `gps.description` | Use `\/gps desc` |<br \/>\n| `gps.color` | Use `\/gps color` |<br \/>\n| `gps.font` | Use `\/gps font` |<br \/>\n| `gps.icon` | Use `\/gps icon` |<br \/>\n| `gps.help` | Use `\/gps help` |<br \/>\n| `gps.version` | Access version command |<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \u2b9e Storage System<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; File-based YAML storage<br \/>\n&#8211; One file per waypoint<br \/>\n&#8211; Cached locations in memory<br \/>\n&#8211; Async file operations<br \/>\n&#8211; Safe data handling<\/p>\n<p>### Storage Path<br \/>\n&#8220;`txt<br \/>\nplugins\/SimpleGPS\/locations\/<br \/>\n&#8220;`<\/p>\n<p>Each waypoint stores:<br \/>\n&#8211; Location coordinates<br \/>\n&#8211; World information<br \/>\n&#8211; Owner UUID<br \/>\n&#8211; Description<br \/>\n&#8211; Timestamps<br \/>\n&#8211; Style settings<br \/>\n&#8211; Icon settings<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \u2b9e Performance &#038; Optimization<\/p>\n<p>SimpleGPS is designed to remain lightweight even on larger servers.<\/p>\n<p>### Optimization Features<br \/>\n&#8211; Async file I\/O<br \/>\n&#8211; Cached waypoint system<br \/>\n&#8211; Per-player tracking tasks only when required<br \/>\n&#8211; Reduced scheduler usage<br \/>\n&#8211; Safe cleanup handling<br \/>\n&#8211; Low memory usage<br \/>\n&#8211; Efficient GPS update handling<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \u2b9e Requirements<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; 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