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Start with our Get Started guide to set up your development environment and create your first Hytale mod in minutes.
Welcome to HostTale - Hytale Server Plugin Development
Start creating your own Hytale mods with comprehensive guides, tutorials, and API documentation.
What is HostTale?
Section titled “What is HostTale?”HostTale is an open-source community initiative dedicated to making Hytale mod development more accessible and improving the developer experience for everyone. We believe that great games deserve great tools, and that modding should be welcoming to developers of all skill levels.
Our Mission
Section titled “Our Mission”We’re building a comprehensive ecosystem that empowers developers to create amazing Hytale experiences through:
- Clear, Actionable Documentation - Comprehensive guides for Hytale’s native modding framework, written by developers for developers.
- Modern Development Tools - Community-created project templates and tools like SimpleScripting that complement Hytale’s core systems.
- Language Flexibility - Documentation for native Java development plus SimpleScripting for those who prefer JavaScript.
- Knowledge Sharing - A collaborative space where the community contributes tutorials, best practices, and solutions to common challenges.
Whether you’re working with Hytale’s native custom UI system, command framework, or Entity Component System (ECS), HostTale provides the documentation and community support you need to succeed.
Open Source & Community-Driven
Section titled “Open Source & Community-Driven”Everything we create is open source and built transparently. Found a gap in the docs? Submit a PR. Built something cool? Share it with the community. We grow stronger together.
Quick Start Paths
Section titled “Quick Start Paths”JavaScript Developer?
Try SimpleScripting - build Hytale mods with JavaScript! Start with Your First Mod tutorial in 10 minutes.
Need Custom UI?
Learn how to use Hytale’s native UI system to create interactive user interfaces for your mods.
Advanced Game Logic?
Master Hytale’s Entity Component System to build sophisticated game mechanics and systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Section titled “Frequently Asked Questions”How do I create a Hytale server plugin?
Section titled “How do I create a Hytale server plugin?”Start with our Get Started guide which walks you through downloading the template, configuring your project, and building your first plugin. You’ll need Java 25 SDK and IntelliJ IDEA.
Can I write Hytale mods in JavaScript?
Section titled “Can I write Hytale mods in JavaScript?”Yes! Use SimpleScripting, a community-created server-side scripting framework that enables JavaScript-based mod development with a comprehensive runtime API for events, commands, database, and more.
How do I add custom commands to my Hytale server?
Section titled “How do I add custom commands to my Hytale server?”Check out our Commands guide to learn how to use Hytale’s command system to build powerful custom commands with type-safe arguments and proper permission handling.
What is ECS in Hytale development?
Section titled “What is ECS in Hytale development?”The Entity Component System (ECS) is Hytale’s architecture for game logic. Our ECS guides teach you how to work with components, systems, queries, and events.
How do I create custom UI for my Hytale mod?
Section titled “How do I create custom UI for my Hytale mod?”Our UI documentation covers everything from quick start to interactive pages, using Hytale’s native UI system and BuilderCodec.
Key Features
Section titled “Key Features”- 📚 Comprehensive Documentation - Detailed guides covering Hytale’s native modding framework and community tools
- 🚀 Quick Start Templates - Community-maintained project templates to get you started immediately
- 💻 JavaScript Support - Build mods with SimpleScripting, a community framework for JavaScript development
- 🎨 Native UI Documentation - Learn to use Hytale’s custom UI system for interactive interfaces
- ⚡ ECS Integration - Complete guides for Hytale’s Entity Component System
- 🔌 API References - Comprehensive documentation for Hytale’s modding APIs and community tools
- 🛠️ Best Practices - Learn proven patterns and techniques from experienced developers
Community & Support
Section titled “Community & Support”- GitHub - Contribute to the HostTale Wiki
- Issues & Questions - Report bugs or ask questions on our GitHub issues page
- Updates - Documentation is regularly updated with new features and improvements
Last updated: February 2026 | Documentation maintained by the HostTale Project