Player Heads
Simple way to get player heads in Minecraft! 1.21.5+ Paper/Spigot plugin.
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Player Heads
Player Heads
Author: Paper/Spigot 1.21.5 Author: TomMustBe12
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Overview
This plugin allows any player to get the player head of any Minecraft username using the command `/playerhead <playername>`. It fetches the custom player head texture directly from the Mojang API, so you get the correct skin head for the specified player.
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Features
- Fetches player heads by username using Mojang’s official API - Easy to use command: `/playerhead <playername>` - Gives a player head item with the correct skin texture - No additional setup or config needed
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Commands & Permissions
`/playerhead <playername>`
- Gives you the player head of the specified username - Requires permission: - `playerhead.give` — Allows using the `/playerhead` command
Permissions Summary
| Permission | Description | Default | |------------------|-------------------------------------|-----------| | `playerhead.give` | Allows the player to use `/playerhead` command | OP only |
*Note:* Only players with the `playerhead.give` permission can use the command. By default, this permission is granted to operators (OPs) only.
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Usage
1. Give yourself permission or be OP: `/lp user YourName permission set playerhead.give true` (if using LuckPerms) 2. Use the command to get any player’s head: `/playerhead Notch` 3. The plugin will fetch the skin texture from Mojang API and give you the correct player head item.
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Additional Notes
- Requires internet access to fetch player skin data from Mojang API - If the player name is invalid or skin fetch fails, you will receive a normal player head item or an error message - Works with any valid Minecraft Java Edition username, whether they have joined the server or not.
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Support & Contributions
If you encounter issues or want to suggest improvements, please open an issue or contact the author on the plugin’s repository.