Changelog

Track the latest features, bug fixes, and improvements in Showcase mod releases.

Version 2.4.0

Released: September 26, 2025

🚀 New Features

Extended PlaceholderAPI Support

• 60+ new placeholders for player statistics and server metrics
• Conditional placeholders with if_xxx_yes_no format
• Permission-based placeholders for dynamic content

Enhanced Statistics System

• Redesigned statistics tracking with comprehensive data collection
• Thread-safe statistics cache with performance metrics
• Cross-session persistent storage with automatic recovery
• Enhanced statistics book with 8 detailed categories

Development Tools

• Development environment detection for test commands
• Configuration validation and placeholder testing tools
• Automatic restriction of debug features to development builds

🔧 Improvements

Configuration System

• Automatic backup and recovery for corrupted configs
• Enhanced YAML validation with detailed error reporting
• Optimized configuration reload mechanisms

Data Storage

• Automatic error recovery for corrupted data files
• Timestamp-based backup system for data protection
• Improved cross-version compatibility handling

🐛 Critical Bug Fixes

Minecraft 1.21.1 Compatibility

• Fixed startup crashes due to Mixin method signature incompatibility
• Resolved duplicate file conflicts causing version issues
• Added version-specific code compilation directives

Stability Improvements

• Fixed data decoding failures with comprehensive error handling
• Improved GUI cleanup when closing interfaces
• Corrected item icon positioning in chat messages

📚 Documentation

• Migrated to new official website (showcase-fabric.vercel.app)
• Added comprehensive PlaceholderAPI integration guide
• Complete developer documentation with API references

🔗 Compatibility

• NEW: Minecraft 1.21.1 support
• Continued: 1.21.2, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6
• Requirements: Java 21, Fabric API, Simple GUI
• Optional: LuckPerms, PlaceholderAPI

⚠️ Important Notes

• Critical compatibility fixes - upgrade recommended
• Automatic data recovery handles corrupted files
• Statistics may need regeneration after update

Version 2.3.0

Released: September 5, 2025

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where overly strict default permission checks prevented regular players from triggering sharing via keywords in chat

Features

• Added support for previewing Item shares directly when holding the item
• Item share messages now support displaying item icons (experimental)

Download Links

• Modrinth - Recommended platform
• CurseForge - Alternative platform
• GitHub Releases - Source and development builds