ChunkDeleter

Advanced chunk cleaner plugin for Paper/Folia servers that automatically deletes chunks that haven't been entered by players for a specified amount of time.

Features

🚀 Advanced Scheduling

• Folia Support: Fully compatible with Folia's threaded region scheduler
• Paper/Spigot Support: Falls back to standard scheduler for Paper/Spigot servers
• Thread-Safe: All operations use appropriate schedulers for thread safety
• PerfoBooster Integration: Automatic detection and optimization with PerfoBooster plugin

🛡️ Smart Protection System

• Spawn Protection: Protects chunks around world spawn points
• Player Protection: Protects chunks near online players
• Structure Protection: Protects chunks containing important structures (portals, beacons, etc.)
• Tile Entity Protection: Protects chunks with storage blocks, furnaces, and other important blocks
• Build Detection: Recognizes player-built structures and protects them

⚙️ Flexible Configuration

• CamelCase Configuration: Modern, clean configuration format
• Configurable Time Limits: Set how long chunks must be unused before deletion
• Grace Period: Two-phase deletion with marking and grace period
• World-Specific Settings: Enable/disable for specific worlds
• Performance Tuning: Adjustable batch sizes and processing limits

📊 Basic Tracking & Logging

• SQLite Database: Efficient chunk access tracking
• File Logging: Detailed chunk deletion logs saved to logs/latest.txt
• Coordinate Logging: Precise chunk and block coordinate tracking
• Statistics: Detailed statistics on scanned, deleted, and protected chunks
• Real-time Monitoring: Track chunk access in real-time

🎛️ Easy Management

• In-Game Commands: Full command interface for management
• Log Management: View, tail, and clear log files in-game
• Permission System: Granular permission control
• Hot Reload: Reload configuration without restart
• Manual Cleanup: Trigger cleanup cycles manually
• Auto-Optimization: One-click PerfoBooster installation

Installation

1. Download the ChunkDeleter JAR file
2. Place it in your server's plugins folder
3. Restart your server
4. Configure the plugin in plugins/ChunkDeleter/config.yml
5. (Optional) Use /chunkdeleter optimize to install PerfoBooster for enhanced performance

Commands

Core Commands

• /chunkdeleter help - Show help information
• /chunkdeleter reload - Reload plugin configuration
• /chunkdeleter stats - Show chunk statistics
• /chunkdeleter clean - Manually trigger cleanup
• /chunkdeleter toggle - Enable/disable chunk deletion
• /chunkdeleter info - Show plugin information

Advanced Commands

• /chunkdeleter optimize - Download and install PerfoBooster plugin
• /chunkdeleter logs - View log file information
• /chunkdeleter logs tail [lines] - Show recent log entries (1-50 lines)
• /chunkdeleter logs clear - Clear the log file
• /chunkdeleter debug - Toggle debug mode (admin only)

Aliases: /cd, /chunkdel

Permissions

• chunkdeleter.* - Access to all features (default: op)
• chunkdeleter.admin - Full administrative access
• chunkdeleter.reload - Permission to reload config
• chunkdeleter.stats - View statistics
• chunkdeleter.clean - Trigger manual cleanup
• chunkdeleter.toggle - Enable/disable plugin
• chunkdeleter.optimize - Download PerfoBooster plugin
• chunkdeleter.logs - View and manage log files

Configuration

The plugin uses a modern camelCase configuration format. The config file includes:

# Enable/disable the plugin
enabled: true

# Chunk deletion settings
chunkDeletion:
  timeBeforeDeletion: 30    # Minutes before chunk is eligible for deletion
  maxChunksPerCycle: 50     # Maximum chunks to process per cycle
  cleanupInterval: 300      # Cleanup interval in seconds
  immediateDeletion: false  # Enable immediate deletion or use grace period
  gracePeriod: 5           # Grace period in minutes for marked chunks

# World settings
worlds:
  enabledWorlds: []         # Specific worlds to enable (empty = all worlds)
  disabledWorlds:           # Worlds to exclude
    - "world_nether"
    - "world_the_end"
  spawnProtectionRadius: 10 # Chunk radius around spawn to protect

# Protection settings
protection:
  protectPlayerChunks: true      # Protect chunks near players
  playerProtectionRadius: 3      # Player protection radius in chunks
  protectStructures: true        # Protect chunks with structures
  protectTileEntities: true      # Protect chunks with storage/functional blocks
  minTileEntities: 1            # Minimum tile entities to protect chunk

# Performance settings
performance:
  asyncScanning: true            # Use async processing
  maxProcessingTimePerTick: 10   # Max processing time per tick (ms)
  batchSize: 25                 # Batch size for operations

# Logging settings
logging:
  logDeletions: true            # Log chunk deletions to console
  logStatistics: true           # Log statistics periodically
  statisticsInterval: 60        # Statistics interval in minutes
  debug: false                  # Enable debug logging

# Database settings
database:
  type: SQLITE                  # Database type (SQLITE, MYSQL, or MEMORY)
  sqliteFile: "chunkdata.db"   # SQLite file name
  mysql:                       # MySQL settings (if using MYSQL)
    host: "localhost"
    port: 3306
    database: "chunkdeleter"
    username: "username"
    password: "password"

Logging System

ChunkDeleter includes a basic logging system that tracks all chunk deletions:

Log File Location

• Path: logs/latest.txt (in your server root directory)
• Format: Timestamped entries with detailed coordinate information
• Thread-Safe: Safe for concurrent access and high-performance servers

Log Entry Format

[2024-01-15 14:30:25] CHUNK_DELETED: World=world, ChunkCoords=[15,11], BlockRange=[240,176] to [255,191], Info=Automatic cleanup
[2024-01-15 14:31:02] Manual cleanup triggered by admin
[2024-01-15 14:35:10] Cleanup cycle: Processed 45, Deleted 12, Protected 33 chunks

Log Management Commands

• /chunkdeleter logs - View log file information and statistics
• /chunkdeleter logs tail 20 - Show the last 20 log entries
• /chunkdeleter logs clear - Clear the log file (admin only)

PerfoBooster Integration

ChunkDeleter automatically detects and integrates with PerfoBooster for optimal performance:

Automatic Detection

• Version Compatibility: Checks for Minecraft 1.20.1 with RegionScheduler support
• Server Compatibility: Validates Paper/Folia/Purpur server software
• Installation Warnings: Shows warnings if PerfoBooster is recommended but not installed

Easy Installation

• One-Click Install: Use /chunkdeleter optimize to automatically download and install PerfoBooster
• Version Management: Always downloads the latest compatible version
• Safety Checks: Prevents installation on incompatible servers

Performance Benefits

When PerfoBooster is installed on compatible servers:

• Reduced server lag during chunk operations
• Optimized redstone and entity processing
• Enhanced performance for large-scale chunk cleanup operations

How It Works

1. Chunk Tracking: The plugin tracks when players enter chunks using move and teleport events
2. Database Storage: Access times are stored in a SQLite database for persistence
3. Regular Cleanup: Configurable cleanup cycles check for old chunks
4. Protection Checks: Multiple protection systems prevent important chunks from deletion
5. Safe Deletion: Chunks are safely unloaded and removed from tracking
6. Basic Logging: All operations are logged with detailed coordinates and timestamps

Performance Considerations

• Async Processing: Most operations run asynchronously to avoid server lag
• Batch Processing: Chunks are processed in configurable batches
• Efficient Database: SQLite with optimized queries and indexing
• Smart Caching: Frequently accessed chunks are cached in memory
• Folia Optimization: Uses region schedulers for optimal Folia performance
• PerfoBooster Integration: Enhanced performance with PerfoBooster plugin

Compatibility

• Minecraft: 1.20 (PerfoBooster requires 1.20.1)
• Server Software: Paper, Folia, Purpur, Spigot
• Java: 17
• Optional Dependencies: PerfoBooster (auto-installable)

Support

For support, join discord: https://discord.gg/yUghaxRSZs