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Guides, tutorials, and the latest news about Minecraft servers and skins
How to Use Crucible for Modded Minecraft Servers
Crucible is a 1.7.10 Minecraft server that runs both Forge mods and Bukkit plugins simultaneously. It's an improved fork of Thermos with better stability, performance, and Java 8-21 support. Perfect for legacy server admins.
iceUnderstanding Minecraft Bedrock Protocol in 2026
Protocol is a Java codec library for Minecraft Bedrock Edition that handles packet encoding/decoding across multiple versions. It's the foundation for projects like Geyser, Cloudburst, and ProxyPass, making it essential for anyone building custom Bedrock servers, proxies, or bridging tools.
iceZalithLauncher2: Playing Minecraft Java on Android in 2026
ZalithLauncher2 is a modern Minecraft Java Edition launcher for Android with full mod support, Material Design 3 UI, and active development. Learn how to install it, what devices work, and why Java players prefer it over Bedrock Edition on mobile.
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Flying-Squid: Building a Custom Minecraft Server in JavaScript
Flying-squid is a JavaScript library for building custom Minecraft servers without Java. It supports Minecraft 1.8-1.21, includes world generation and multi-world support, and works great for small communities and experimental game modes. Perfect for developers who want server control in a familiar language.
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How to Connect Your Minecraft Server to QQ with MiraiMC
MiraiMC is a Minecraft server plugin that bridges your game world with QQ, a messaging platform popular across Asia. It lets you automate announcements, sync chat, and manage players across both platforms - essential if your community spans multiple countries.
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BungeeGuard: Securing Your Minecraft Proxy Network
BungeeGuard is a security plugin that prevents malicious players from bypassing your Minecraft proxy and connecting directly to backend servers. It uses token-based authentication on BungeeCord and Velocity proxies. Essential for any publicly-accessible multi-server network.
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Building Custom Inventories: The inventory-framework Deep Dive
inventory-framework is a Java API for creating custom Minecraft inventory interfaces. It supports Bukkit, Paper, and Minestom servers with a clean, cross-platform API. Perfect for plugin developers building advanced game mechanics.
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How Craft-Engine Lets You Add Custom Minecraft Content
Craft-Engine is a Paper/Folia plugin for creating custom Minecraft content through configuration files. It supports custom blocks, items, recipes, and decorative furniture without requiring code. Ideal for server admins and creative players.
iceRaknetify: Fixing Minecraft Lag on Unreliable Connections
Raknetify uses RakNet's multi-channel architecture to eliminate Minecraft lag on unreliable connections. Learn how it works, how to install it, and whether you actually need it for your playstyle.
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DivineMC: Building Parallel-Threaded Minecraft Servers That Scale
DivineMC is a Purpur fork that adds parallel chunk ticking and async operations to help Minecraft servers handle more players. Learn how it works, how to install it, and whether it's right for your setup.
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Setting Up BedWars on Your Minecraft Server
Learn how to install and configure BedWars, the stable minigame plugin for Minecraft servers. Covers team battles, custom shops, and arena setup from installation to optimization.
iceHow to Build a Minecraft Castle: Medieval Building Guide
Build an impressive medieval castle in Minecraft using stone variants, tower placement, sloped roofs, and detailed interiors. This guide covers foundation planning, wall construction techniques, tower design, roofing strategies, landscaping, and finishing touches to create an authentic-looking fortress.
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