Open Parties and Claims Mod [2025 Update] – Player Parties and Chunk Claim Management

The Open Parties and Claims Mod by xaero96 brings a combination of multiplayer convenience and land protection tools into Minecraft. It allows players to claim chunks, forceload areas, and create or manage parties without needing separate plugins. Server owners also gain fine control over how these features are used, making it equally valuable for both survival communities and private worlds.

This mod is available for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt, supporting Minecraft 1.20.1 to 1.21.8.

Key Features

• Chunk Claiming & Forceloading – Protect your builds and keep critical areas loaded even when you’re offline.
• Player Parties – Create, join, and manage parties with shared chat and features.
• Server Admin Tools – Set rules, limits, and permissions for claiming and party creation.
• API Integration – Other mods and plugins can hook into party or claim systems for extended functionality.

Commands (kept exactly as in the mod)

/openpac player-config … : player config commands
/openpac-claims … : everything claim-related
/openpac-parties … : everything party-related
/opm : shortcut for the party chat

Keybindings

• ‘ – Open the mod UI (customizable in the controls menu)

Config Files

• [world directory]/serverconfig/openpartiesandclaims-server.toml – Main server configuration file. Always stop the server before editing to prevent overwrites.
• [world directory]/serverconfig/openpartiesandclaims-… – Global player configuration files (also editable in-game via the mod UI).

Community Perspective

On CurseForge and Reddit, server owners highlight that this mod replaces the need for multiple plugins, especially for small or modded communities. Players like the integrated party system since it keeps communication and land protection within the same UI.

Why Use This Mod?

If you manage a multiplayer world whether it’s a small friends-only server or a larger modded community Open Parties and Claims offers a streamlined way to handle protection and social tools without adding extra complexity. It’s user-friendly for casual players but robust enough for admins who want deeper control.