> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.chillzone.cc/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.chillzone.cc/readme/forbidden-mods.md).

# Forbidden Mods

> **TLDR**: Hacked clients & exploits are being created all the time; it's impossible to create a comprehensive list, but if a mod does anything that the vanilla game cannot do, and that new ability can give you a gameplay advantage, it is probably not allowed here **unless stated otherwise**. When in doubt, ask staff **before** you use it.

To keep gameplay fair, maintain the servers economy and overall stability, we don't allow access to certain mods. If a modification…

* automates **complex actions** you'd **otherwise need to be engaged for** (eg caving/mining: baritone)\ <sub>*This does not include actions such as autoclicking at a mob farm or automatically planting trees - these could be automated by leaving an object on top of your mouse (for example) therefore don't require your engagement.*</sub>
* shows information the **vanilla client cannot see without significant modification** (eg XRay, ESP, etc)
* alters hit-detection, entity interaction, physics or network traffic (packet spoofing, bad packets, etc)

…then it is likely classified as a **forbidden mod** on this SMP.

### Examples

* Hacked clients should not be used at all - even without any hacks toggled on them. EG: Meteor, Impact, Wurst
* Mods that provide an XRay function in some form - such as texture packs, ESP, Baritone. Includes No-Fog mods/packs when used to remove lava fog for easy Netherite Mining. This can also include mini-maps when they have a cave-viewer (must be turned off to be acceptable - surface mode only with mobs turned off).
* Freecam/Replay-Mod/Flashback/World Downloader are only permitted for content creation, building use or farm use (eg checking mob spawns in a farm). They cannot and must not be used to find structures such as caves, trial chambers, ancient cities, etc. \ <sub>*This is very often banned altogether on servers - do not ruin a good thing for other people!*</sub>
* Mods that exploit any vanilla/plugin bug not explicitly allowed - EG to duplicate items aside from explicitly allowed dupers.
* Mods that attempt to obtain the seed of a world, or abuse the worlds seed in any form - such as XRay hacks.

### Exemptions

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[Allowed Mods](/readme/allowed-mods.md)
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