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Guides, tutorials, and the latest news about Minecraft servers and skins
Minestom: Building Custom Minecraft Servers in Java
Minestom is a lightweight Java framework for building completely custom Minecraft servers from scratch. Built for developers, not admins, it offers total control over game mechanics, performance optimization, and unique gameplay experiences that plugins can't deliver.
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GM4 Datapacks is a modular datapack collection that enhances vanilla Minecraft with new features and quality-of-life improvements. Choose only the modules you want without the complexity of mods. Perfect for vanilla survival servers and players seeking lightweight expansion.
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Building Low-Poly Minecraft Models with Blockbench
Blockbench is a free, open-source 3D model editor designed for creating low-poly content like custom blocks, armor, and animations for Minecraft Java and Bedrock. It's beginner-friendly but powerful enough for complex projects.
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Bringing Custom 3D Models to Your Minecraft Server
BetterModel brings BlockBench 3D models to Minecraft Java Edition servers with server-side rendering and animations. Learn how this plugin works, how to install it, and why it's perfect for high-traffic MMORPG servers.
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Custom Structure Modding: Complete Guide to StructureTutorialMod
Learn how to build custom structures in Minecraft with StructureTutorialMod, a heavily commented example mod for NeoForge, Forge, and Fabric. Master Jigsaw structures, template pools, and custom placement through four real-world examples.
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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.
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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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