Simple Waypoints
Modby ArtemCornilov
Simple client-side waypoint system. Create, edit and see waypoints through walls with distance display. Press J or your assigned key to open menu.
Type
Mod
CurseForge Downloads
18,873
CurseForge ID
1440757
Last Updated
Jul 30, 2026
Description
Simple Waypoints
A lightweight client-side waypoint mod for Minecraft. Create personal markers, see them through walls with distance display, and receive server-managed admin waypoints.
Features
- Create unlimited personal waypoints
- See waypoints through walls and terrain
- Distance display in meters and kilometers
- 20 unique icons to choose from
- Customizable RGB colors for each waypoint
- HUD with directional arrows and distance
- Server integration with admin waypoints
- Configurable render distance, keybinds, and permissions
- Modpack-friendly JSON config file
- Works on any server (with or without server-side mod)
How to Use
- Press J to open the waypoints menu
- Click + Add to create a new waypoint
- Enter a name, set coordinates or click My Position
- Choose an icon and color, then click Save
- Press K to toggle the HUD with directional arrows
Controls
- J — Open waypoints menu
- K — Toggle HUD arrows
All keybinds can be changed in the config file or disabled entirely.
Server Integration
When paired with the Simple Waypoints [Server] mod, server admins can:
- Create global admin waypoints visible to all players
- Send personal waypoints to specific players - Control whether players can create personal waypoints
- Require the client mod for server access
Admin waypoints appear with a red [A] tag and cannot be edited or deleted by players.
Configuration
Config file: `config/simple_waypoints_settings.json
{
"renderDistance": 0,
"hudDistance": 0,
"openMenuKey": "j",
"toggleHudKey": "k",
"allowHide": true,
"allowEdit": true,
"allowDelete": true,
"allowCreate": true,
"forceHudAlwaysOn": false
}
Setting Description Default renderDistance Max render distance in blocks (0 = infinite) 0 hudDistance Max HUD display distance (0 = infinite) 0 openMenuKey Key to open menu ("none" to disable) "j" toggleHudKey Key to toggle HUD ("none" to disable) "k" allowHide Allow players to hide waypoints true allowEdit Allow players to edit waypoints true allowDelete Allow players to delete waypoints true allowCreate Allow players to create waypoints true forceHudAlwaysOn Force HUD always visible false
Modpack Example
Lock down all controls and force HUD on:
{
"renderDistance": 500,
"hudDistance": 0,
"openMenuKey": "none",
"toggleHudKey": "none",
"allowHide": false,
"allowEdit": false,
"allowDelete": false,
"allowCreate": false,
"forceHudAlwaysOn": true
}
Waypoint data is stored in: config/simple_waypoints/
Requirements
- Minecraft 1.20.1
- - Forge 47.0.0+
Recommended Gear
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