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Minecraft Server Hibernation: Stop Wasting CPU When Nobody's Playing
Minecraft Server Hibernation automatically starts your server when players join and shuts it down when everyone leaves, saving CPU and electricity. A simple, lightweight tool that's perfect for casual friend groups or small modded communities that don't need 24/7 hosting.
Alex Maftei
LeviLaunchroid: Running Multiple Minecraft Bedrock Versions on Android
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Alex Maftei
Running Bedrock Server Networks with WaterdogPE
WaterdogPE is a reverse proxy for Minecraft Bedrock Edition that lets you manage multiple servers as a network. Learn how to set it up, configure it properly, and avoid the common pitfalls that catch new users.
Alex Maftei
Getting Started with ATLauncher: Install Modpacks the Right Way
ATLauncher is a free, open-source launcher that simplifies installing Minecraft modpacks. Browse, download, and launch entire modpack collections without manual configuration or version conflicts. Perfect for players who want modded Minecraft without the setup headache.
Alex Maftei
HuskHomes: Why Your Server Needs This Teleportation Plugin
HuskHomes is a lightweight teleportation plugin for Minecraft Java servers, giving players and admins intuitive commands for homes, warps, and cross-server travel. Built for Spigot and Fabric, it syncs across networks via MySQL and gets out of the way.
Alex Maftei
HeliosLauncher: Play Modded Minecraft Without the Setup Headache
HeliosLauncher is a free Minecraft launcher that automatically handles Java installation, mod management, and file validation for modded servers. It strips away setup friction and lets you jump straight into playing without technical configuration.
Alex Maftei
Custom-Crops: The Complete 2026 Guide to Server Plant Customization
Custom-Crops is a Paper plugin that turns Minecraft farming from vanilla limits into a fully customizable system. Build new plants, control growth mechanics, and boost server performance - perfect for survival servers, RPGs, and custom gamemodes.
Alex Maftei
Building Servers in C#: The Obsidian Minecraft Alternative
Obsidian is a C# implementation of the Minecraft server protocol, offering developers a modern alternative to Java-based servers. It features a custom plugin framework, low memory usage, and Docker support for scalable deployments.
Alex Maftei
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.
Alex Maftei
Understanding 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.
Alex Maftei
ZalithLauncher2: 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.
Alex Maftei
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.
Alex Maftei