SmartSpawner - Version 1.3.5

🔧 Bug Fixes

• Fixed compatibility issue with EconomyShopGUI: Resolved SmartSpawner not detecting the latest EconomyShopGUI update due to EconomyShopGUI now hooking into SmartSpawner

• Fixed anchor explosion protection: Corrected issue where anchors could explode spawner blocks even when protect_from_explosions was enabled, preventing ghost spawners from being left behind

• Fixed SuperiorSkyblock2 integration: Resolved spawners not being properly removed when disbanding islands, which previously left ghost spawners behind

• Fixed WorldGuard detection: Improved WorldGuard checking mechanism by switching from class name detection to Bukkit plugin manager verification, resolving false positives when other plugins contain WorldGuard class names

✨ New Features

• Added RedProtect support: SmartSpawner now integrates with RedProtect for enhanced region protection

• Added Turkish translation: Full Turkish language support thanks to @berkkorkmaz

• Improved reload functionality: You can now change mob loot configurations using the /ss reload command without needing to restart the server

SmartSpawner - Version 1.3.4

⚠️ IMPORTANT: EconomyShopGUI Compatibility Warning

If you're using SmartSpawner with EconomyShopGUI, please update your configuration!

You must set the following in your EconomyShopGUI config.yml file:

enable-spawnerbreak: false

Without this change, players may lose their spawners when mining them due to conflicts between EconomyShopGUI and SmartSpawner's spawner behavior modifications.

New Features

• SimpleClaimSystem Integration: Added support for spawner protection through SimpleClaimSystem plugin
• Italian Localization: Added Italian translation (it_IT) thanks to @RV_SkeLe

Performance Improvements

• Hopper Optimization: Dramatically improved hopper feature performance
  • Active hoppers now load much faster
  • Significantly reduced resource usage during operation
• Enhanced Range Checking: Optimized spawner range checker with more efficient detection

Bug Fixes

• Hopper Transfer Issues: Fixed issue where hoppers occasionally failed to transfer items from spawners

SmartSpawner Version 1.3.3

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed %entity% placeholder not showing in message when using give spawner command in console
• Resolved issue with initial plugin loadup falsely creating config_backup_0.0.0.0.yml
• Corrected spawner explosion deletion process in spawner data file

🌟 Improvements

• Enhanced item filter for spawners with a new, user-friendly GUI
  • Added granular control to specify which items will be generated or blocked
• Made slight modifications to the Spawner Storage GUI for better user experience

Smart Spawner - Version 1.3.2

Compatibility

• Added support for Minecraft 1.21.5

New Features

• Enhanced Spawner List Management
  • Added sorting options:
    • Default (by ID)
    • Stack size (ascending)
    • Stack size (descending)
  • Added filtering capabilities:
    • All spawners
    • Active spawners only
    • Inactive spawners only
• Plugin Integration
  • Added support for BentoBox plugin

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where chickens were incorrectly spawning from Zombie and Zombified Piglin spawners due to Chicken Jockey mechanics
• Resolved Towny integration issue that prevented residents from breaking spawners in their own plots
• Fixed GUI update inconsistencies in the spawner storage interface

Performance Improvements

• Optimized GUI update process to enhance performance
• Implemented measures to prevent false updates and duplicate entries

Smart Spawner - Version 1.3.1

New Features

• Added back support for spawner item in EconomyShopGUI
  • Players can now can use spawners in shop as SmartSpawner
• Added option to directly add spawner items to player inventory when breaking spawners

  # Whether to directly add spawner items to player inventory instead of dropping them on the ground
  direct_to_inventory: false
  

• Implemented configurable ghost spawner management options

  ghost_spawners:
    # Remove ghost spawners when server starts up
    # Only checks spawners in loaded chunks
    remove_on_startup: true
  
    # Remove ghost spawners when players approach them
    # This checks when players enter spawner range
    remove_on_approach: false
  

Bug Fixes

• Fixed storage GUI bug where items weren't properly removed when selling through shop plugins
• Improved ghost spawner removal by preventing checks in unloaded chunks

Performance Improvements

• Optimized ghost spawner detection system for better server performance

Smart Spawner - Version 1.3.0

Bug Fixes

• Fixed critical issue with spawner break not deleting data, which previously created "ghost spawners"
• Resolved ShopGUIPlus spawner integration provider, allowing proper selling of spawners in shops
• Fixed spawner hologram display by implementing the correct scheduler for Folia compatibility

Performance Improvements

• Enhanced data management system to prevent orphaned spawner entries
• Optimized integration with shop plugins for smoother transactions

Smart Spawner - Version 1.2.9

Bug Fixes

• Fixed hologram feature not updating properly on Folia
• Resolved issue with /ss list command incorrectly displaying custom worlds

New Features

• Added complete Vietnamese translation (locale code: vi_VN)
• Implemented custom sell price functionality for items in spawners
  • Full integration with Vault
  • Sell items directly without requiring additional shop plugins
• Updated spider head texture for spawners

Performance Improvements

• Optimized spawner data saving mechanism for better performance
• Enhanced spawner break-dropping functionality for improved efficiency

🛠️ Smart Spawner - Version 1.2.8

✨ New Features

• 🧠 Refactored Config System + Time Format Support

  • Introduced a flexible time format system for configuration.
    • Supports formats like 5m, 1h_30m, 1d_2h_15s, and more.
    • Time units: s, m, h, d, w, mo, y.
  • ⚠️ Note: Review and update your config file after installing this version!

• 🗣 Advanced Language System Overhaul

  • Completely restructured message configuration with multi-component support:
    • message, title, subtitle, action_bar, sound.
  • Easily toggle individual messages and customize how feedback is delivered to players.
  • Enables more immersive and customizable server interactions.

• 🧱 Spawner Type Split: Smart vs Vanilla

  • Spawners are now separated into Smart Spawner and Vanilla Spawner.
  • Both types feature fully customizable:
    • Display name
    • Lore
    • Placeholder support for %entity%, %amount%, %chance%, and more.
  • Customize your item aesthetics like a pro!

• 🧰 New Command: /ss giveVanillaSpawner

  • Command to give vanilla spawners:

    /ss giveVanillaSpawner <player> <mobtype> [amount]
    

  • Great for manual setups or creative mode use.

❌ Removed / Deprecated

• 🈲 Deprecated vi_VN and zh_CN Language Files
  • Due to the new language system, legacy language files for Vietnamese (vi_VN) and Simplified Chinese (zh_CN) have been deprecated.
  • Please migrate your translations to the new structured format in the language configuration.

🐛 Bug Fixes

• 👻 Fixed Persistent Duplicate Holograms

  • Eliminated an issue where disabled holograms would randomly reappear and not despawn.
  • Now automatically removes stale holograms on spawner data changes.

• 🔍 Improved Natural Spawner Detection

  • Resolved an issue where natural spawners were incorrectly treated as Smart Spawners when interacted with.
  • Now correctly distinguishes between the two.

• 💥 Fixed Spawner Drop Logic

  • Resolved a bug where broken spawners wouldn't drop an item, causing it to disappear.
  • Drops are now handled properly across all conditions.

🛠️ Smart Spawner - Version 1.2.7

✨ New Features

• ⚡ Official Folia Support

  • Smart Spawner is now fully compatible with Folia, ensuring seamless integration and performance on async-enabled servers. 🎉

• 🗑 New "Discard All" Button in Spawner Storage GUI

  • Easily remove all stored items in the Spawner Storage GUI with a single click.

• 🎮 Improved Item Dropping in Spawner Storage GUI

  • Added support for:
    • Q to drop a single item.
    • CTRL + Q to drop an entire stack.

❌ Removed Support

• ⚠ Dropped Support for Bukkit Servers
  • Smart Spawner no longer supports Bukkit-based servers due to the adoption of the Adventure API, which requires Paper or higher for proper functionality.

🔧 Bug Fixes

• 🛠 Fixed calculateTimeUntilNextSpawn Error on Folia
  • Resolved an issue causing errors in SpawnerGuiViewManager, ensuring more stable performance when updating spawner information.

🚀 Performance & Optimizations

• ⚙ Optimized Spawner Drop Algorithms
  • Improved the Spawner Spawn Drops algorithm, leading to better performance and efficiency when handling large numbers of mobs.

🛠️ Smart Spawner - Version 1.2.6b (Beta)

🚀 Folia Support (Beta) & More Improvements!
This update introduces experimental support for Folia and further optimizations!

🔹 New Features

⚡ Folia Compatibility (Beta) – Smart Spawner now has preliminary support for Folia, improving performance on high-concurrency servers.

⚠️ Important Notice

This is a beta version, so bugs may occur. Please report any issues you find!

🌍 We Need Translators!

Want to help translate Smart Spawner into your language? Contribute now!
📖 Guide & Info: Translation Guide

🛠️ Smart Spawner - Version 1.2.6

🔧 Bug Fixes

• 🔄 Improved anti-spam click protection for all GUIs, further reducing duplication exploits.
• ⚒ Fixed incorrect NBT data for Iron Ingot items, ensuring proper functionality in all crafting and trade interactions.
• 🌍 Resolved language configuration issue – players can now correctly change the plugin language in the config file.

🚀 Enhancements & Optimizations

• 🎨 Overhauled item lore in GUI – redesigned for both clarity and aesthetics, making the interface more visually appealing.

  • ⚠ Reminder: To apply these changes, delete the messages directory and allow the plugin to regenerate it.

• 🔘 Unified 'Sell All Items & Collect EXP' button in the spawner menu.

  • Players can now sell all stored items and collect stored experience with a single click, improving convenience and efficiency.

🛠️ Smart Spawner - Version 1.2.5.2

✨ Improvements

• 🔄 Enhanced /ss reload Command
  • Now supports reloading loot configuration and hopper features without requiring a server restart.

🔧 Bug Fixes

• 🛠 Fixed /ss hologram Command
  • Resolved an issue where the /ss hologram command had not been working since version 1.2.5.

🛠️ Smart Spawner - Version 1.2.5.1

✨ New Features

• 🌍 Multiversal-Core Support
  • Added support for Multiversal-Core to properly load and save spawners in custom worlds.
  • Improved /spawner list command to display all spawners, including those in custom worlds.

🔧 Bug Fixes

• 🛠 Fixed Config Version Issue
  • Resolved an issue where config-version was not properly added when creating a new config file.

🛠️ Smart Spawner - Version 1.2.5

✨ New Features

• 🏆 Expanded Spawner Drop Support

  • Now supports all mobs in Minecraft when obtaining spawners. 🎉

• 🛠 New API for Developers

  • Introduced SmartSpawner API 1.2.5 for seamless integration.
  • Available at: GitHub Package
  • Artifact: github.nighter.smartspawner-api:1.2.5

🔧 Bug Fixes

• 🛠 Fixed EXP Collection Bug

  • Resolved an issue where players couldn't click to collect EXP from a spawner when using Mending with negative durability.

• 🕷 Fixed Cave Spider Spawner Detection

  • The plugin now correctly identifies cave spider spawners as natural spawners.

🚀 Performance & Optimizations

• 🔍 Enhanced Natural Spawner Checks

  • Now detects all naturally generated spawners, including those found in strongholds, fortresses, mineshafts, and more.

• 🌐 Localization & Message Improvements

  • Updated Vietnamese translation to the latest version..
  • Enhanced sell tax message formatting for better clarity.

🔄 Other Changes

• ⚙ Updated Configuration Format

  • 🚨 IMPORTANT: ALL time-based values are now in SECONDS!
  • This update changes how time values are handled, so you MUST review and update your configuration after installing the update!
  • Example of the new format:

    # Data Saving Interval in seconds (default: 300 seconds - 5 minutes)  
    save-interval: 300 # seconds  
    
    # Base loot spawn delay  
    delay: 20 # seconds  
    
    # Cooldown between selling items  
    sell-cooldown: 3 # seconds  
    
    # Update checker interval  
    update-checker-interval: 24 # hours  
    

• 📜 Updated messages and mob_drops.yml Files

  • If you want to apply the latest updates, simply delete the file/folder, and the plugin will regenerate them automatically.

🛠️ Smart Spawner - Version 1.2.4

🔧 Bug Fixes

• 🛠 Fixed spawner type issue when placing spawners purchased via EconomyShopGUI.
• ⏳ Resolved spawn timing errors – this issue has been completely fixed.
• 📦 Fixed loot overflow issue – spawners will now display a "Storage & EXP Full" message and stop generating loot when capacity is reached.

🚀 Performance Optimizations

• ⚡ Improved GUI synchronization for spawners, reducing lag and enhancing user experience.

• 🔄 Implemented anti-spam click protection, preventing duplication exploits across all spawner GUIs.

• 👥 Multiple players can now safely view the same spawner GUI simultaneously without conflicts.

• 💾 Optimized spawner data saving – now only modified spawners are saved at configured intervals, significantly reducing server load.

  # Data Persistence Interval  
  # Save interval in seconds (default: 300 seconds) - 5 minutes  
  save-interval: 300
  

✨ New Features

• 🛒 Sell Cooldown Configuration

  • Added config option to set cooldown for selling items in spawner storage.
  • Prevents performance issues caused by excessive clicking.
  • 🛠 Debug mode available to track users attempting to bypass the cooldown.

• ❌ Natural Spawner Interaction Restriction

  • New config option:

    natural-spawner-interaction: false
    

  • Prevents players from interacting with naturally generated spawners.
  • Blocks breaking and activation of natural spawners.
  • 🔒 Ideal for servers aiming to prevent ESP, X-ray, and hacking exploits.

🔄 Other Changes

• ❌ Dropped support for Spigot server loader due to dependency on net.kyori:adventure-text-minimessage.
• 📜 Refreshed message files – to update, delete the messages directory and let the plugin regenerate it automatically.

Smart Spawner v1.2.3 - Update Log

🔧 Fixes

• Fixed a bug where the specific shop integration in the config did not work (only auto mode was functional).

🛠️ Add

• SuperiorSkyblock2 Support
  • Added integration with SuperiorSkyblock2, allowing spawners to work seamlessly within island protections.

✨ Improvements

• Config Management System Overhaul
  • The config system now automatically updates, ensuring all missing values are added seamlessly.
• Language System Update
  • You can now add a separate language file without needing to override en_US.yml.
  • Some messages have been revised. To apply the updated messages, delete the messages folder and let the plugin regenerate it.
• Spawner List Command Optimization
  • Improved performance for the /spawner list command, making spawner lookup faster and more efficient.
  • Added Total Spawner Stacked information in item lore for better tracking.

🌍 Translations

• Added Simplified Chinese translation by SnowCutieOwO.

Enjoy the update! 🚀 If you encounter any issues, feel free to report them on our Github .

Smart Spawner v1.2.2 - Update Log

🆕 New Features

• Added zShop support: Now supports selling items directly from spawner storage. (Currently only supports Vault currency).
• Auto-detect shop plugin: The configuration now includes automatic detection of the shop plugin.
• Spawner Hologram: Introduced a hologram display for spawners.

⚙️ Improvements & Additions

• Particle Configuration: Added settings for controlling particle effects in spawner actions.
• Transaction Log: Implemented a transaction log in the shop to track player sales.

🛠️ Bug Fixes

• Fixed data backup & loading issues: Resolved problems related to data saving and loading.

📌 Important Notes

• Some messages have been revised. If you want to apply the updated messages, please delete the messages folder and let the plugin regenerate it.

🚀 Enjoy the update and let us know if you encounter any issues!

Changed

• Data Saving Structure: Improved for better readability and enhanced saving capability.

Optimized

• Loot Drop Generation: Performance improvements for faster and more efficient processing.
• Selling Items in Storage GUI: Optimized for quicker transactions.
• Spawner Storage: Enhanced for better performance and reduced resource usage.

Fixed

• EconomyShopGUI: Items of the same type now correctly stack (by using the spawner's name from the language file).

Improved

• Spawner Storage GUI/UX:
  • Items are now sorted to the first page by default.
  • New pages are only created when necessary, reducing memory usage.

Warning

• If you have an older data format, it will be automatically converted to the new format. However, don't worry— the plugin will create a backup before making any changes.

• Added: Support for ShopGUIPlus.
  
  
• Added: Integration with Towny.
  
  
• Fixed: Missing implementation for WorldGuard.
  
  
• Changed: Increased the /ss give command's maximum amount to over 64.
  
  
• Optimized: Various tick functions for improved performance.
  
  
• Improved: Click actions on Spawner Storage:
  1. Left-click: Get 1 stack of items.
  2. Right-click: Get 1 item.
  3. Shift + Right/Left-click: Get all similar items.