Minecraft Blog
Guides, tutorials, and the latest news about Minecraft servers and skins
Docker-MC-Proxy: Running a Minecraft Server Network
Docker-mc-proxy runs Minecraft proxies like BungeeCord and Velocity in a container, letting you split players across multiple backend servers. Perfect for growing communities or high-traffic networks that need load balancing and redundancy.
Alexandru Maftei
Running Multiple Island Games on One Server With BentoBox
BentoBox is a unified platform for running multiple island-type Minecraft games (SkyBlock, OneBlock, AcidIsland, etc.) on one Paper server. So it consolidates player data, challenges, and features across game modes, saving resources and simplifying management for servers with over 1,100 active installations.
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MineDown: Markdown Chat Formatting for Minecraft Servers
MineDown is a markdown-inspired markup library that simplifies creating formatted Minecraft chat messages. Instead of manually building component objects or memorizing color codes, you write readable syntax for colors, formatting, gradients, and interactive elements. Built on Kyori Adventure for modern Minecraft servers and plugins.
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How FlowUpdater Powers Minecraft Launcher Development
FlowUpdater is a free Java library for Minecraft launcher developers. It automates version management, mod loading, and file verification. Learn how to install it, what features it offers, and when to use it in your project.
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Amethyst: Native C++ Modding for Minecraft Bedrock
Amethyst is a native C++ modding framework for Minecraft Bedrock Edition that gives you direct access to MCBE's runtime. It's powerful but technical, designed for experienced developers willing to work with reverse engineering and manage complex mod maintenance across Bedrock updates.
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Sandstone: Building Better Minecraft Datapacks with TypeScript
Sandstone is a TypeScript framework that lets you build Minecraft datapacks with IDE autocompletion, better code organization, and control flow statements. It compiles to vanilla Minecraft files and includes an NPM ecosystem for sharing code.
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AnarchyExploitFixes: Protecting Your Minecraft Server From Packet Exploits
AnarchyExploitFixes is a Paper plugin that stops packet-based exploits, duplication glitches, and crashes on Minecraft anarchy servers. Learn how to install, configure, and protect your server from the most common attack vectors.
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SenkoSan: Adding a Unique Avatar to Your Minecraft Experience
SenkoSan is a fully animated Figura avatar for Minecraft based on the anime character Senko, featuring expressive ears, a physics-based tail, costume swaps, and game-state-reactive animations. If you want a character with actual personality instead of a static skin, this mod delivers.
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How to Add Anvil Input GUIs to Your Minecraft Server
AnvilGUI is a Java library that lets plugin developers capture player input through Minecraft's anvil interface without dealing with version-specific code. Works on any recent server version.
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MidnightControls: Play Minecraft Java Edition With a Gamepad
MidnightControls brings native controller support to Minecraft Java Edition, with Bedrock-style features, customizable button mapping, and support for Xbox, PlayStation, Switch Pro, and dozens of other gamepads. A solid choice if you want to play Java Minecraft the console way.
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How BetonQuest Transforms Your Minecraft Server
BetonQuest is a quest scripting plugin that lets you build custom RPG storylines, NPC conversations, and quest progression systems for your Minecraft server. Learn how to set it up and integrate it with 40+ other plugins.
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Carbon: Build Custom Chat Systems for Minecraft Servers
Carbon is a configurable Java chat plugin that replaces Minecraft's default chat system with a channel-based alternative. Learn how to install it, set up channels, manage permissions, and customize chat formatting for your Java Edition server community.
Alexandru Maftei