Are plugins compatible with vanilla clients?

Yes — that is the entire point of plugins. Anyone running an unmodified Minecraft Java client can connect to a plugin-equipped server.

Do I need to be technical to install plugins?

Basic plugin installation is straightforward: drop the JAR file into your server's plugins/ folder and restart. Configuring permissions and tuning each plugin can be more involved — most plugin pages link to the author's setup guide.

What server software should I use?

For most servers, Paper is the recommended choice — it is a high-performance fork of Spigot with extra optimisations and is compatible with the vast majority of plugins. Folia is the experimental multi-threaded version of Paper.

Server plugins for Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, and Folia.

The Plugins catalogue covers server plugins for Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur, and Folia — the JAR-based extensions you drop into a server's plugins/ folder to add commands, permissions, world protection, and gameplay tweaks.

Every plugin entry lists the supported server software, the supported Minecraft versions, the official source, and the license. Plugins are server-side only — players do not need to install anything to use them.

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Stonecutter Damage

Lightweight Minecraft plugin that adds a subtle survival mechanic by dealing damage to any entity standing on a stonecutter.

12/14/2025

adventuregame-mechanicsutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

60 downloads

🍉 Legendary Joins

⭐ Make the greetings on the server much more unique!

8/31/2025

adventuremanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

60 downloads

SlimeLink

SlimeLink is an addon for Skript for interacting with ASP (AdvancedSlimePaper)

2/17/2026

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitypaperpurpur

60 downloads

nonscenes

nonscenes is a free and open source cutscene plugin for minecraft 1.20.x - 1.21.x

1/7/2026

game-mechanicstransportationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

60 downloads

ShortCutCommands

A Paper 1.21.4+ plugin to create in-game command shortcuts that forward to existing commands.

8/24/2025

managementoptimizationutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

60 downloads

CustomCosmetics - Build your own style!

Build your own style!

6/20/2025

socialstorageworldgenbukkitpaperpurpur

60 downloads

EcoUltimate

Ein Wirtschafts Plugin was Vault braucht. An economic plugin that Vault needs.

Teleport between dimensions using a special Linking Book.

3/14/2025

adventuremagictransportationpaperpurpurspigot

60 downloads

CreeperShield

Prevent creeper spawns near players with permission.

10/2/2024

equipmentgame-mechanicsmagicpaperpurpurspigot

60 downloads

Indestructible Items

This plugin makes all items indestructible by making it so they cant explode or burn

6/29/2025

game-mechanicsutilitypaperpurpurspigot

60 downloads

afk

runs commands when people are afk in an area, e.g. for afk rewards

11/2/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitfoliapaper

60 downloads

AntiPickup

Blacklist for picking up items.

7/16/2025

managementfoliapaperpurpur

60 downloads

Player Promote

Simple Minecraft 1.21.1 Paper/Purpur plugin that hooks into LuckPerms to allow players to promote themselves from "default" to "player" without an admins intervention. /agree

MobTwist is a Minecraft server plugin that allows you to toggle and manage mob replacement on your server. With MobTwist, you can block specific players, configure which mobs are ignored for replacement, and enable or disable mob replacement entirely.

11/1/2024

adventureminigamemobsbukkitpaperpurpur

59 downloads

Cauthon Info Hoster

This plugin hosts your server information as HTTP

10/26/2024

bukkitpaperpurpur

59 downloads

Cauthon Beehive Counter

a plugin that has a command for checking bee counts in beehives and nests. Also has a sign monitor for them.

Hides all entities outside the player's view

7/13/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitypaperpurpurspigot

59 downloads

WorldBlocker

Blocks worlds to prevent players and entities from entering

6/30/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitypaperpurpur

59 downloads

VioWhitelist

Simple whitelist by Carde2 (Nionim)

10/25/2024

managementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

59 downloads

EzDiscordLink

Premium Discord Link for your Community...

More than just a whitelist plugin

11/3/2025

game-mechanicsmanagementutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

59 downloads

Recipe Crafter

Create Recipes Quick and easy without the need difficult coding!

1/31/2026

equipmentgame-mechanicsmanagementbukkitpaperpurpur

59 downloads

AdminToolkit

AdminToolkit this is a plugin for Server Administration

8/28/2025

managementsocialutilitybukkitpaperpurpur

59 downloads

PocketDice

Lightweight dice (/roll) with proximity radius. Configurable XdY, color-formatted messages, and anti-spam limits. Supports all 1.21.x. Works on Paper/Folia.

11/25/2025

adventuregame-mechanicssocialfoliapaperpurpur

59 downloads

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Frequently Asked Questions

Plugins run on the server only and modify gameplay through the existing Minecraft API — players use the vanilla client. Mods modify the game itself and require both the server and every player's client to install them.