Menu Customization

SuperiorSkyblock2 provides extensive menu customization through YAML configuration files. All menus are located in the menus/ directory. The plugin includes numerous pre-configured menus:

Core Menus

settings.yml

Island settings toggles (PvP, spawning, explosions, etc.)

permissions.yml

Island role permissions management

upgrades.yml

Island upgrade tiers and purchase interface

members.yml

Island member list and management

Additional Menus

island-creation.yml - Island schematic selection
top-islands.yml - Island leaderboard display
warps.yml - Island warp management
missions.yml - Mission tracking and rewards
values.yml - Block worth and level display
visitors.yml - Current island visitors
biomes.yml - Biome selection interface
bank-logs.yml - Island bank transaction history

Many menus have version-specific variants (1_12.yml, 1_13.yml, 1_16.yml, 1_20.yml) that are automatically loaded based on server version.

All menus follow a consistent YAML structure:

menu-example.yml

######################################################
##                SuperiorSkyblock 2                ##
##                Developed by Ome_R                ##
######################################################

# Menu title (supports color codes)
title: '&lMenu Title'

# Whether to enable back button
previous-menu: true

# Pattern defines the layout
pattern:
  - '$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $'
  - '$ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $'
  - '$ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $'
  - '$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $'

# Where dynamic items appear
slots: '@'

# Pagination controls
previous-page: '%'
current-page: '*'
next-page: '^'

# Item definitions
items:
  '$':
    type: STAINED_GLASS_PANE
    data: 3
    name: '&f'

title

string

required

The menu title displayed at the top. Supports color codes (&a, &b, etc.)

Whether to show a back button to return to the previous menu

pattern

array

required

Defines the menu layout using characters. Each character represents a slot or item type.

slots

string

Character that represents dynamic content slots (e.g., ’@’ for settings items)

items

object

required

Defines what appears for each character in the pattern

The settings menu allows players to toggle island features:

settings.yml

title: '&lIsland Settings'
previous-menu: true

pattern:
  - '$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $'
  - '$ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $'
  - '$ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $'
  - '$ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $'
  - '$ $ % $ * $ ^ $ $'

slots: '@'
previous-page: '%'
current-page: '*'
next-page: '^'

items:
  '$':
    type: STAINED_GLASS_PANE
    data: 3
    name: '&f'
  '%':
    type: PAPER
    name: '{0}Previous Page'
  '*':
    type: DOUBLE_PLANT
    name: '&aCurrent Page'
    lore:
      - '&7Page {0}'
  '^':
    type: PAPER
    name: '{0}Next Page'

settings:
  pvp:
    display-menu: true
    settings-enabled:
      type: DIAMOND_SWORD
      name: '&6PvP'
      lore:
        - '&7Allow players to pvp inside the island.'
        - '&7Currently &aENABLED&7.'
      flags:
        - HIDE_ATTRIBUTES
    settings-disabled:
      type: DIAMOND_SWORD
      name: '&6PvP'
      lore:
        - '&7Allow players to pvp inside the island.'
        - '&7Currently &cDISABLED&7.'
      flags:
        - HIDE_ATTRIBUTES
    sound:
      type: ORB_PICKUP
      volume: 0.2
      pitch: 0.2

Settings Configuration

Island Settings

Available island settings:

always_day / always_night / always_middle_day / always_middle_night
always_rain / always_shiny
creeper_explosion / tnt_explosion / wither_explosion
crops_growth / tree_growth
egg_lay
enderman_grief
fire_spread
ghast_fireball
lava_flow / water_flow
natural_animals_spawn / natural_monster_spawn
spawner_animals_spawn / spawner_monster_spawn
pvp

See Island Settings for complete list.

Item Configuration

Each item in a menu can be configured with multiple properties:

items:
  'X':
    # Material type
    type: DIAMOND
    
    # Data/damage value (1.12 and below)
    data: 0
    
    # Display name (supports color codes)
    name: '&bItem Name'
    
    # Lore lines
    lore:
      - '&7First line'
      - '&7Second line'
    
    # Enchantments
    enchants:
      - 'PROTECTION:4'
      - 'DURABILITY:3'
    
    # Item flags
    flags:
      - HIDE_ATTRIBUTES
      - HIDE_ENCHANTS
    
    # Custom skull texture (player heads)
    skull: 'base64-texture-here'
    
    # Stack amount
    amount: 1

Item Properties

type

string

required

Material type. See Materials List

data

integer

default:"0"

Data/damage value for legacy versions (1.12 and below)

name

string

Display name with color code support

lore

array

List of lore lines displayed under the item name

enchants

array

Enchantments in format ENCHANTMENT:LEVEL

flags

array

Item flags to hide attributes, enchants, etc.

skull

string

Base64-encoded texture for custom player heads

Custom Skulls

Use custom player head textures from Minecraft-Heads.com:

type: SKULL_ITEM
data: 3
skull: 'eyJ0ZXh0dXJlcyI6eyJTS0lOIjp7InVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly90ZXh0dXJlcy5taW5lY3JhZnQubmV0L3RleHR1cmUvYzk1ZDM3OTkzZTU5NDA4MjY3ODQ3MmJmOWQ4NjgyMzQxM2MyNTBkNDMzMmEyYzdkOGM1MmRlNDk3NmIzNjIifX19'
name: '&eCustom Head'

Add sound effects when clicking menu items:

sounds:
  '@':
    access:
      type: PORTAL_TRIGGER
      volume: 1
      pitch: 0.2
    no-access:
      type: ANVIL_LAND
      volume: 0.2
      pitch: 0.2

Sound Types

Common sound types:

ORB_PICKUP
CLICK
PORTAL_TRIGGER
ANVIL_LAND
LEVEL_UP
ENTITY_VILLAGER_YES
ENTITY_VILLAGER_NO

See Bukkit Sound API for complete list.

The permissions menu allows island leaders to configure role permissions:

permissions.yml

title: '&lIsland Permissions'
previous-menu: true

pattern:
  - '$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $'
  - '$ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $'
  - '$ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $'
  - '$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $'

slots: '@'

permissions:
  break:
    display-menu: true
    permission-enabled:
      type: DIAMOND_PICKAXE
      name: '&6Break Blocks'
      lore:
        - '&7Allow breaking blocks.'
        - '&7Currently &aENABLED&7.'
      flags:
        - HIDE_ATTRIBUTES
    permission-disabled:
      type: DIAMOND_PICKAXE
      name: '&6Break Blocks'
      lore:
        - '&7Allow breaking blocks.'
        - '&7Currently &cDISABLED&7.'
      flags:
        - HIDE_ATTRIBUTES

See Island Permissions for a complete list of available permissions.

Placeholders in Menus

Menus support various placeholders:

Common Placeholders

{0}, {1}, {2} - Dynamic values (context-dependent)
{player} - Player name
{island} - Island name
{leader} - Island leader name
{worth} - Island worth
{level} - Island level
{members} - Member count
{visitors} - Current visitor count

PlaceholderAPI Support

If PlaceholderAPI is installed, you can use any placeholder:

name: '&b{island}'
lore:
  - '&7Owner: {leader}'
  - '&7Level: %superior_island_level%'
  - '&7Worth: %superior_island_worth%'
  - '&7Members: %superior_island_members_count%'

Menu Pagination

For menus with many items, configure pagination:

pattern:
  - '$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $'
  - '$ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $'
  - '$ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $'
  - '$ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $'
  - '$ $ % $ * $ ^ $ $'

slots: '@'
previous-page: '%'
current-page: '*'
next-page: '^'

items:
  '%':
    type: PAPER
    name: '{0}Previous Page'
  '*':
    type: SUNFLOWER
    name: '&aCurrent Page'
    lore:
      - '&7Page {0}'
  '^':
    type: PAPER
    name: '{0}Next Page'

Creating Custom Menus

Create Menu File

Create a new YAML file in the menus/ directory:

plugins/SuperiorSkyblock2/menus/custom-menu.yml

Define Menu Structure

title: '&lCustom Menu'
previous-menu: false

pattern:
  - '$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $'
  - '$ A $ B $ C $ D $'
  - '$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $'

Add Items

items:
  '$':
    type: BLACK_STAINED_GLASS_PANE
    name: '&f'
  'A':
    type: DIAMOND
    name: '&bOption A'
    lore:
      - '&7Click to select'
  'B':
    type: EMERALD
    name: '&aOption B'
  'C':
    type: GOLD_INGOT
    name: '&6Option C'
  'D':
    type: REDSTONE
    name: '&cOption D'

Open Menu via Command

Use the admin command to open custom menus:

/is admin openmenu <player> custom-menu

Version-Specific Menus

Create version-specific menu files for compatibility:

menus/
├── settings.yml          # Default (MC 1.12)
├── settings1_13.yml      # MC 1.13-1.15
├── settings1_16.yml      # MC 1.16-1.19
└── settings1_20.yml      # MC 1.20+

The plugin automatically loads the correct version.

Pattern Design

Use characters that are easy to distinguish ($, @, #, %, ^)
Keep patterns symmetrical for visual appeal
Reserve borders for decorative items
Use @ for dynamic content areas

Color Codes

Available color codes:

&0 - Black
&1 - Dark Blue
&2 - Dark Green
&3 - Dark Aqua
&4 - Dark Red
&5 - Dark Purple
&6 - Gold
&7 - Gray
&8 - Dark Gray
&9 - Blue
&a - Green
&b - Aqua
&c - Red
&d - Light Purple
&e - Yellow
&f - White
&l - Bold
&o - Italic
&n - Underline
&m - Strikethrough

Item Flags

Available item flags:

HIDE_ATTRIBUTES - Hide attribute modifiers
HIDE_DESTROYS - Hide can destroy lore
HIDE_ENCHANTS - Hide enchantments
HIDE_PLACED_ON - Hide placed on lore
HIDE_POTION_EFFECTS - Hide potion effects
HIDE_UNBREAKABLE - Hide unbreakable flag

Performance

Minimize animated items (they update frequently)
Use simple patterns for menus opened often
Avoid excessive placeholders that require calculation
Test menu load times with many items

Troubleshooting

Invalid YAML syntax will prevent menus from loading. Use a YAML validator before reloading.

Menu Not Opening

Items Not Displaying

Verify material names are valid for your version
Check pattern characters match item definitions
Ensure slots are properly defined
Review data values for legacy versions

Sounds Not Playing

Verify sound type is valid for your MC version
Check volume (0.0-1.0) and pitch (0.5-2.0)
Ensure sounds section is properly formatted
Test with different sound types

Menu Files Overview

Core Menus

settings.yml

permissions.yml

upgrades.yml

members.yml

Additional Menus

Menu Structure

Menu Components

Settings Menu Example

Settings Configuration

Item Configuration

Item Properties

Custom Skulls

Menu Sounds

Permissions Menu

Placeholders in Menus

Common Placeholders

PlaceholderAPI Support

Creating Custom Menus

Version-Specific Menus

Menu Configuration Tips

Troubleshooting

​Menu Files Overview

​Core Menus

settings.yml

permissions.yml

upgrades.yml

members.yml

​Additional Menus

​Menu Structure

​Menu Components

​Settings Menu Example

​Settings Configuration

​Item Configuration

​Item Properties

​Custom Skulls

​Menu Sounds

​Permissions Menu

​Placeholders in Menus

​Common Placeholders

​PlaceholderAPI Support

​Menu Pagination

​Creating Custom Menus

​Version-Specific Menus

​Menu Configuration Tips

​Troubleshooting

Menu Files Overview

Core Menus

Additional Menus

Menu Structure

Menu Components

Settings Menu Example

Settings Configuration

Item Configuration

Item Properties

Custom Skulls

Menu Sounds

Permissions Menu

Placeholders in Menus

Common Placeholders

PlaceholderAPI Support

Menu Pagination

Creating Custom Menus

Version-Specific Menus

Menu Configuration Tips

Troubleshooting