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Guides, tutorials, and the latest news about Minecraft servers and skins
Docker Minecraft Server: Self-Host Your Java Server in 2026
Docker Minecraft Server automates Java Edition server hosting by running in a Docker container. Skip manual configuration and let it handle version upgrades, modpack installation, and server management. Perfect for friend groups and players who want full control without the setup headache.
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Keep Your Minecraft Server Running Smooth: Prometheus Exporter
The minecraft-prometheus-exporter is a Bukkit plugin that feeds real-time performance metrics from your Minecraft server into Prometheus for monitoring, alerting, and historical analysis. It's built for Paper, Spigot, and other forks, and takes just minutes to set up.
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Ferium: How to Manage Your Minecraft Mods at Scale
Ferium is a blazingly fast CLI tool for downloading and updating Minecraft mods from Modrinth, CurseForge, and GitHub Releases. It checks version compatibility, manages multiple profiles, and handles modpacks - all in seconds per command.
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UnifiedMetrics: Monitor Your Minecraft Server in Real-Time
UnifiedMetrics is a free, lightweight plugin for Minecraft servers that collects real-time metrics about player activity, memory usage, CPU load, and more. It feeds data into Prometheus or InfluxDB with beautiful Grafana dashboards included. Essential for any server admin who wants to actually understand what's happening on their server.
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mcaselector: How to Manage Minecraft Chunks in 2026
mcaselector is a standalone tool for deleting, exporting, or filtering chunks in Minecraft Java Edition worlds. Perfect for fixing corruption, resetting terrain, or preparing worlds for creative projects without nuking your entire save.
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Bumblezone: Exploring Minecraft's Bee Dimension
Bumblezone adds an entirely separate bee-filled dimension to Minecraft with unique mechanics, hostile bee swarms, and rare resources. This mod is perfect for players seeking exploration challenges and new crafting materials.
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BlueMap: Turn Your Minecraft Worlds Into Interactive 3D Web Maps
BlueMap renders your Minecraft worlds into interactive 3D web maps you can explore in any browser. Install as a plugin, mod, or standalone tool to generate shareable maps that showcase your builds.
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EssentialsX: Running a Better Minecraft Server in 2026
EssentialsX is a full plugin suite that adds essential server commands like teleportation, homes, economy, and chat formatting to Spigot and Paper servers. If you run a multiplayer server, it's the go-to tool for managing player comfort and server polish.
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How to Use ViaFabric for Cross-Version Minecraft Gaming
ViaFabric is a Fabric mod that lets you play any Minecraft client version while connecting to servers running different versions. Essential for players managing worlds across updates, modding communities, or joining servers stuck on older releases.
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Beet: Making Minecraft Pack Development Actually Manageable
Beet is a Python toolkit that turns chaotic Minecraft pack development into a manageable pipeline. Write code to generate resource and data packs, use plugins for custom workflows, and collaborate with version control instead of ZIP file merging.
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Mineflayer: Building Minecraft Bots with JavaScript
Mineflayer is a JavaScript library for creating Minecraft bots that connect to servers and interact with the game world through code. Perfect for automation, testing, education, and experimentation.
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NoteBlockStudio: How to Compose Minecraft Music
NoteBlockStudio is an open-source Minecraft music composer that transforms note block creation from tedious manual work into intuitive composition. Perfect for builders, server admins, and anyone wanting professional soundtracks for their worlds.
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