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Snap: Running Your Legacy BungeeCord Plugins on Velocity
Snap is a Java adapter that lets you run BungeeCord plugins on Velocity. Learn what works, what doesn't, and whether it's the right solution for your server migration.
Alex Maftei
SimplixStorage: How Minecraft Plugins Store Data Better
SimplixStorage is a fast, independent Java library for storing Minecraft plugin data in JSON, YAML, or TOML without Bukkit dependencies. Learn how it works and why plugin developers choose it over rolling their own file I/O.
Alex Maftei
ModMenu: How to Use the ModMenu Minecraft Project in 2026
ModMenu adds a searchable, client-side menu that lets you browse, configure, and check for updates on your installed Fabric or Quilt mods. It’s ideal for anyone juggling a busy modpack and wanting quick access to mod settings.
Alex Maftei
Minecraft-XDP-eBPF: Fast Kernel L7 DDoS Defense for Java Servers
Discover how Minecraft-XDP-eBPF uses high-speed Linux kernel packet filtering to block Layer 7 Minecraft bot attacks and ping floods before they hit your server.
Alex Maftei
Chatty: Managing Minecraft Server Chat in 2026
Chatty is a lightweight Bukkit plugin that manages Minecraft server chat through channels, private messaging, and moderation filters. Built on Kyori's Adventure library, it's designed for servers that need organized communication without bloat.
Alex Maftei
When Vanilla Bosses Aren't Enough: EliteMobs Explained
EliteMobs transforms vanilla Minecraft bosses into challenging, customizable encounters with powers, loot, and dungeon mechanics. A Spigot plugin for servers and survival worlds that want progression beyond the Dragon.
Alex Maftei
Essential Commands: The Fabric Mod That Makes Minecraft Server Life Bearable
Essential Commands is a server-side Fabric mod that adds home, warp, and teleport request commands with full LuckPerms permission support. Perfect for survival servers that want to reduce travel tedium without plugins.
Alex Maftei
Best Minecraft Mob Mods 2026: New Creatures Guide
Discover the best mob mods for Minecraft 26.1.2, from Alex's Mobs to themed creature packs. Learn what works together, performance tips, and how to avoid crashes when stacking multiple mods.
Alex Maftei
Minecraft Potion Brewing Guide 2026: Recipes & Ingredients
To brew most Minecraft potions, fuel a brewing stand, make Awkward Potions with Nether Wart, then add an effect ingredient. Magma Cream makes Fire Resistance, not Redstone.
Alex Maftei
Minecraft Accessibility Features You Should Know About
Minecraft's accessibility has taken major strides in 2026. Screen readers now work in menus, color-blind modes got way better, subtitles actually help deaf players, and input remapping gives mobility-limited players real options. It's not perfect, but the game's finally designed with everyone in mind.
Alex Maftei
EvenMoreFish: Turning Fishing into a Server Competition
EvenMoreFish is a Paper plugin that transforms fishing into competitive server events with custom fish, rarities, and economy integration. It's built for servers that want fishing to matter.
Alex Maftei
BetterAltay: Running a Feature-Rich Minecraft Bedrock Server
BetterAltay is maintained PHP-based server software for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition with real performance improvements, plugin support, and active development. It's what you use when vanilla Bedrock servers feel too limited and you need actual control.
Alex Maftei