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The Tools panel provides access to three powerful utilities for managing your McDis-RCON environment: the Uploader for file transfers, Flask for large downloads, and the Process Manager for system monitoring.

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Accessing the Tools Panel

1

Open the main panel

Navigate to your Discord panel channel
2

Click Tools

Press the Tools button to expand the tools menu
3

Select a tool

Choose from Processes, Uploader, or Flask
Tools Panel

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Uploader Tool

The Uploader allows you to upload files to your McDis folder directly through Discord. Uploader Interface

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Uploader Controls

🔄 Reload

Refresh the uploader interface

📌 Pin Path

Set the target directory for uploads

Run/Close

Enable or disable the uploader

Overwrite Toggle

Choose whether to overwrite existing files

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Using the Uploader

1

Set upload path

Click 📌 and enter the target directory:
McDis/server 1/plugins
McDis/network 1/config
2

Enable the uploader

Toggle the status to Run
3

Choose overwrite mode

  • Do Not Overwrite: Preserves existing files with the same name
  • Overwrite: Replaces existing files
4

Upload files

Drag and drop files into the panel channel, or use Discord’s attachment feature
5

Monitor progress

McDis-RCON will display upload status:
Saving files...
[1/3] Uploaded files.
[2/3] Uploaded files.
[3/3] Uploaded files.
✔ Files have been uploaded.

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Uploader Behavior

With Overwrite Enabled:
  • All files are saved immediately
  • Existing files are replaced
  • No prompts or warnings
With Overwrite Disabled:
  • Checks if file already exists
  • Skips existing files
  • Shows skip messages: 
    Processing files...
 • plugin.jar uploaded.
 • McDis will not overwrite the file McDis/server 1/plugins/existing.jar.
 ✔ Files have been processed.
Be careful with overwrite mode when uploading configuration files. Always back up before overwriting critical files.

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Uploader Use Cases

Plugin Installation: 
# Set path to plugins folder
📌 McDis/server 1/plugins
# Upload .jar files
# Restart server to load plugins
!!restart server 1
Configuration Updates: 
# Set path to config folder
📌 McDis/server 1/config
# Disable overwrite to preserve existing configs
# Upload new configs
Resource Packs: 
# Set path to server folder
📌 McDis/server 1
# Upload server-resource-pack.zip
Disable the Uploader when not in use to prevent accidental file uploads.

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Flask Server Tool

Flask enables downloading files larger than Discord’s 5MB attachment limit. Flask Interface

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Flask Controls

🔄 Reload

Refresh the Flask interface

Run/Close

Start or stop the Flask web server

Single/Multi-Use

Configure link usage limits

Temporary/Persistent

Configure link expiration

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Flask Configuration

Before using Flask, configure it in md_config.yml:
md_config.yml
Flask:
  Allow: true
  IP: "203.0.113.42"  # Your public IP address
  Port: 5000          # Web server port
The IP must be a public IP address, not an internal network address like 192.168.x.x. Ensure port 5000 (or your chosen port) is open in your firewall.

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Using Flask Downloads

1

Enable Flask

Toggle Flask to Run in the Tools panel
2

Configure link settings

Choose link behavior:
  • Single-Use: Link expires after one download
  • Multi-Use: Link can be used multiple times
  • Temporary: Link expires after a time period
  • Persistent: Link never expires
3

Request a file

Navigate to the file in File Manager and click Request
4

Receive download link

If the file exceeds 5MB and Flask is enabled, you’ll receive a download URL:
http://203.0.113.42:5000/download/abc123xyz
5

Download the file

Click the link to download via your web browser

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Flask Logging

All Flask activity is logged in the Console Flask thread: 
[2025-03-13 14:30:22] User#1234 requested: world.zip
[2025-03-13 14:30:45] Link abc123xyz used by IP 198.51.100.42
[2025-03-13 14:31:00] Link abc123xyz expired (single-use)
Use this log to:
  • Monitor download activity
  • Track link usage
  • Identify unauthorized access attempts
  • Debug Flask issues
Flask exposes files over HTTP (not HTTPS). Do not use Flask for sensitive data unless you implement HTTPS separately.
Single-Use + Temporary:
  • Link expires after first download OR after time limit
  • Most secure option
  • Ideal for one-time transfers
Multi-Use + Temporary:
  • Link can be used multiple times within time window
  • Good for sharing with team members
  • Link expires after time limit
Multi-Use + Persistent:
  • Link never expires
  • Can be used unlimited times
  • Use with caution (security risk)
Single-Use + Persistent:
  • Link expires after first download
  • No time limit before first use
  • Useful for asynchronous transfers
Use Single-Use + Temporary for maximum security when sharing large backups.

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Process Manager Tool

The Process Manager displays all Java processes running in your McDis folder. Process Manager See the dedicated Process Manager guide for complete details.

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Quick Overview

  • View all processes: See every Java process in McDis
  • Check memory usage: Monitor RAM consumption
  • Terminate processes: Force-kill stuck processes
  • Filter by path: Focus on specific directories
For detailed information on using the Process Manager, refer to the Process Manager guide.

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Tools Panel Best Practices

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Security Considerations

Uploader:
  • Disable when not actively uploading
  • Use “Do Not Overwrite” mode by default
  • Verify file destinations before enabling
Flask:
  • Only enable when downloading large files
  • Use Single-Use links when possible
  • Monitor Flask logs for suspicious activity
  • Keep Flask port closed in firewall when not in use
  • Consider implementing HTTPS for sensitive data
Process Manager:
  • Only terminate processes you recognize
  • Use panel commands for configured servers
  • Check memory before terminating (avoid accidents)

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Workflow Integration

Plugin Update Workflow: 
1. !!stop server 1
2. Enable Uploader → Set path to plugins folder
3. Upload new plugin JAR files
4. Disable Uploader
5. !!start server 1
Large Backup Download: 
1. Create backup via File Manager
2. Enable Flask (Single-Use + Temporary)
3. Request backup file
4. Download via Flask link
5. Disable Flask
Troubleshooting Stuck Server: 
1. !!stop server 1
2. Wait 60 seconds
3. Open Process Manager
4. Check if server process still running
5. Terminate via Process Manager if needed
6. !!start server 1

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Troubleshooting

Checklist:
  • Uploader status is set to “Run”
  • Upload path is valid McDis path
  • Files are attached to messages in panel channel
  • Bot has write permissions to target directory
Solution:
1. Click 🔄 to reload uploader
2. Verify path with 📌
3. Toggle Run/Close to restart
Problem: Seeing processes outside McDis folderExplanation: This shouldn’t happen due to path filteringSolution:
  1. Click 🔄 to refresh
  2. Use 📌 to filter by specific McDis subfolder
  3. Check process working directory in details

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Advanced Tips

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Combining Tools

Batch Plugin Installation:
  1. Download plugins to local machine
  2. Enable Uploader with path set to McDis/server 1/plugins
  3. Upload all plugins at once (drag multiple files)
  4. Verify uploads via File Manager
  5. Restart server
Secure Large File Sharing:
  1. Create backup with sensitive data
  2. Enable Flask with Single-Use + Temporary (10 min)
  3. Generate download link
  4. Share link privately
  5. Monitor Flask logs for download completion
  6. Disable Flask immediately after download

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Automation Ideas

While McDis-RCON doesn’t have built-in scheduling, you can:
  • Use Discord bots to send reminder messages for enabling/disabling tools
  • Document your upload procedures as slash commands
  • Create checklists for common tool workflows
Pin common upload paths in your personal notes to quickly configure the Uploader for frequent operations.

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