Minecraft Plugin
SmartSpawner by NighterDev
A GUI-based spawner plugin that generates items and experience without spawning mobs
Downloads: 179270 · Followers: 138 · updated 2 weeks ago · Latest: aZXwn2fW
About SmartSpawner
SmartSpawner is a Minecraft plugin published on Modrinth by NighterDev. A GUI-based spawner plugin that generates items and experience without spawning mobs
On the technical side, SmartSpawner ships for Folia, Paper, Purpur. Installs on the Minecraft server. Vanilla clients can connect without extra files.
SmartSpawner maintains compatibility with 23 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.20 up to Minecraft 26.2. Always download the file that matches your Minecraft version, and re-check the version dropdown after any Mojang release to avoid crash-on-launch bugs.
Content-wise, SmartSpawner is categorized as Game Mechanics, Management, and Utility. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft plugin category so you can pair it with other plugins from the same tag on this site.
Popularity: SmartSpawner has been downloaded 179.3k times on Modrinth and was updated 2 weeks ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that NighterDev is actively maintaining SmartSpawner.
Compatibility & requirements
Environment: Server only — Installs on the Minecraft server. Vanilla clients can connect without extra files.
Loaders / platforms: Folia, Paper, Purpur
Supported Minecraft versions (23): 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20
Categories: Game Mechanics, Management, Utility
How to install SmartSpawner
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
- Place the .jar into your server's plugins folder. Restart the server and run
/pluginsto verify. - Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check SmartSpawner appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about SmartSpawner
Which Minecraft versions does SmartSpawner support?
SmartSpawner lists support for 23 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.20. Always match the version of the file you download to the Minecraft version your world or server is running.
What mod loader or server platform do I need to run SmartSpawner?
SmartSpawner publishes files for Folia, Paper, Purpur. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping SmartSpawner into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does SmartSpawner need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
SmartSpawner is a server-side plugin. Install it on your Minecraft server. Players joining with a vanilla client generally do not need to install anything extra.
Who created SmartSpawner?
SmartSpawner is published on Modrinth by NighterDev. The project was first published 629 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and NighterDev's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is SmartSpawner still being updated?
Yes — SmartSpawner was updated 2 weeks ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from NighterDev generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is SmartSpawner safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that NighterDev uploads for SmartSpawner. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading SmartSpawner directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install plugin files from unknown third-party sites.
How popular is SmartSpawner?
SmartSpawner has been downloaded 179,270 times (179.3k) on Modrinth and has 138 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft plugin.
What license does SmartSpawner use?
SmartSpawner is distributed under the GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling SmartSpawner into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
SmartSpawner is indexed by MinecraftBible directly from the official Modrinth REST API. All files are hosted on Modrinth, which virus-scans and moderates every upload from NighterDev before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install plugin files from unknown mirrors.
License: GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license (GPL-3.0-only).
Freshness signal: SmartSpawner was updated 2 weeks ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit NighterDev's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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