Modern Minecraft Anti-Cheat

ShadeAnticheat System

An advanced and lightweight anti-cheat solution that runs fully asynchronously—tested with 150+ players and only 0.01% CPU usage.

Advanced detection algorithms
Real-time threat mitigation
Minimal performance impact
Regular updates & support
Core Capabilities

Advanced features for modern servers

Shade combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly design to provide the most comprehensive Minecraft anti-cheat solution available.

Advanced Detection

Accurately detects complex cheating behavior using robust detection logic

Asynchronous Processing

Operates independently from the main server thread to ensure stable performance

Fully Configurable

Offers detailed customization for detection systems and enforcement actions

Real-time Mitigation

Responds to violations as they occur, helping maintain fair gameplay conditions

Optimized Performance

Designed for minimal CPU usage, even in high-player environments

Smart Notifications

Delivers timely alerts and maintains detailed records for admin review

Performance Metrics

Shade by the Numbers

Optimized for performance, Shade delivers a highly efficient anti-cheat solution tailored for Minecraft servers.

0.01%

CPU Usage

With 150+ players online

150+

Detection Checks

Advanced packet-level detection

0+

Players Protected

Live data from our API

0+

Active Servers

Live data from our API

Advanced Protection

Comprehensive detection system

Shade employs sophisticated algorithms to detect and prevent a wide range of cheats and hacks, ensuring fair gameplay across your entire server.

Detection Categories

Combat Detections

Aim Assist

Active

Detects automatic aiming tools that provide unfair advantages in PvP.

Auto Block

Active

Check for automatic blocking or patterns.

Back Track

Active

Detects reach abuse via latency manipulation and packet timing exploitation.

Click Analysis

Active

Finds autoclickers & bots via pattern recognition and statistical analysis.

Hit Box

Active

Flags attacks beyond legitimate hitbox range and detects hitbox modifications. [0.01 Size]

Kill Aura

Active

Detects automated attacking cheats that target multiple entities simultaneously.

Velocity

Active

Identifies knockback manipulation and velocity modification cheats. [99% Vertical, 75% Horizontal]

W Tap

Active

Catches unnatural sprint resets and combat pattern anomalies.

Reach

Active

Detects interaction with entities beyond allowed reach distance. [3.01 Attack Range]

Real-time Protection

Mitigation System

Neutralizes cheating in real time without traditional setbacks, maintaining fair gameplay.

Velocity

Simulates the knockback that the player should have taken, preventing knockback reduction cheats.

Reach

Cancels reach attacks and/or reduces the damage of players using reach modifications.

NoFall

Simulates the fall damage that the player should have taken when using NoFall cheats.

Scaffold

Automatically sets the player to a legitimate bridging position when using scaffold cheats.

How Mitigation Works

Unlike traditional anti-cheats that simply flag violations, Shade's mitigation system actively counters cheating attempts in real-time.

  • 1
    Detection Phase

    Advanced algorithms identify anomalies and potential cheating behavior in real-time

  • 2
    Analysis

    The system analyzes the specific type and severity of the detected cheat

  • 3
    Countermeasures

    Targeted countermeasures are applied to neutralize only the cheating behavior

  • 4
    Legitimate Play Protection

    Legitimate gameplay continues unaffected while cheating is neutralized

Advanced Settings

Configuration Power

Shade is one of the most configurable anti-cheats in the entire market, giving you complete control over its behavior.

Fully Customizable Detections

Fine-tune every detection parameter to match your server's needs and gameplay style.

Flexible Response System

Configure how Shade responds to different types of violations with custom thresholds and actions.

Customizable Messages

Personalize all notification and alert messages to match your server's branding and style.

Advanced API

Integrate Shade with your custom plugins using our comprehensive developer API.

checks.yml
Reach:
  A:
    enabled: true
    maximum-violations: 30
    punishment: kick %player% &7[&bShade&7] &rCheating
    setback:
      enabled: false
      type: last_position
    mitigation:
      enabled: false
      sensitivity: SENSITIVE
    buffer:
      add: 1
      reduce: 0.005
      flag: 2
    settings:
      maximum-ping: 1600
      minimum-tps: 12
      max-reach: 3.0001
    violations:
      3: "spawnbot:7"
      6: "command:shade notify staff &c%player% might be using Reach!"
      14: "setback:random_inventory"
      23: "command:shade lag %player% 30s"
      25: "setback:last_location"
      27: "command:broadcast &c%player% is using Reach!"
Advanced Protection

Client & Mod Detection

Identify and manage client modifications with Shade's advanced detection system.

Detection Features

Comprehensive client identification system

  • 1
    Client Brand Detection

    Identifies Lunar, Forge, Vanilla, and other client types through packet analysis.

  • 2
    Spoofing Detection

    Finds mismatched or fake client identifiers that attempt to hide modified clients.

  • 3
    Mod Detection

    Shows loaded mods and identifies potentially harmful modifications.

  • 4
    Customizable Rules

    Fully configurable whitelist/blacklist with custom alerts and kick messages.

Detected Clients

Displays a preview; detects and configures many more clients.

🌙
Lunar Client
🦁
Badlion Client
🔨
Forge
🧵
Fabric
⚠️
Raven
⚠️
Brand Spoofing
⚠️
Cracked Vape
⚠️
WorldDownloader
client-detection.yml
client-brand:
  enabled: true
  format: "§7[§bShade§7] §r%player% §7has joined with §b%client%"
  kick-message: "§7[§bShade§7] §rYou aren't allowed to join with §b%client%"

  blacklist:
    enabled: true
    contains:
      - "none"
    equals:
      - "lmc"
      - "unknown"
      - "feather"
    starts_with:
      - "none"
    ends_with:
      - "none"

  whitelist:
    enabled: true
    contains:
      - "none"
    equals:
      - "vanilla"
      - "fabric"
      - "feather forge"
      - "feather fabric"
      - "labymod"
    starts_with:
      - "fml"
      - "forge"
      - "cmclient"
    ends_with:
      - ":dev"

client-spoofing:
  enabled: true
  format: "§7[§bShade§7] §r%player% §7might be spoofing with §b%client%"
  kick-message: "§7[§bShade§7] §rYour client brand doesn't match with your data."
  alert-interval: 15000

  vanilla:
    enabled: true
    kick: true
    mode: "EXACT_MATCH"
    raw-mods:
      - vanilla

  lunarclient:
    enabled: true
    kick: true
    check-version:
      enabled: true
      minimum-version: "2.19.4-2515"
    mode: "MUST_NOT_INCLUDE"
    raw-mods:
      - vanilla
      - forge
      - fabric

mod-detection:
  enabled: true
  format: "§7[§bShade§7] §r%player% §7has these mods: 
§b%mods%"
  kick-message: "§7[§bShade§7] §rYou aren't allowed to join with §b%mod%"
  banned:
    - forgewurst
    - worlddownloader
    - wdl
    - xray
    - x-ray
    - g0a9wehq2fu82q3f
    - keystrokesmod
Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Shade

Shade is designed to be lightweight yet powerful, with a focus on packet-based detection that runs asynchronously from the main server thread. This means it can detect a wide range of cheats with minimal performance impact, even on busy servers with 150+ players.

Licensing

Available Offers

Choose the plan that fits your server's needs

Premium

€17.99/ lifetime
  • 1 Lifetime License
  • All Checks (150+)
  • Fully Configurable
  • Up to 3 Dedicated Server
  • Medium-Priority Technical Support
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Custom

Custom/ lifetime
  • 1 Lifetime License
  • All Checks (150+)
  • Fully Configurable
  • Custom Number of Dedicated Servers
  • Highest-Priority Dedicated Technical Support
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Contact

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