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Open source
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Build lightweight Minecraft servers with Minestom, a server implementation hosted on GitHub.
About Minestom
Minestom is an open-source Java library for building custom Minecraft server software without any code from Mojang. Its servers do not include vanilla features by default, so developers add what they need through its API. It is a developer tool, not meant for end-users, and it does not work with Bukkit, Forge or Sponge plugins or mods.
Pricing is not clearly stated.
Key features
- Open-source Java library for custom Minecraft server development
- No vanilla server features included by default
- Complete API for building custom functionality
- Multi-threaded instance system for blocks and entities
- Maven Central installation with snapshot builds for testing
Best for: Developers building servers that need little from vanilla features, such as creative or kit PVP servers.
Watch out for
- Does not work with Bukkit, Forge or Sponge plugins or mods
- Does not work with older Minecraft clients; a ViaBackwards proxy is described as possible
- Not suited to players who want a vanilla experience
- Takes longer to build something playable
Minestom at a glance
- Website
- github.com/Minestom/Minestom
- Category
- Gaming › Game Servers & Multiplayer
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Details verified
- Oct 22, 2026 · Official source
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Minestom FAQ
How is Minestom added to a project?
It is added as a Java dependency rather than installed like Bukkit, Forge or Sponge server software. The README shows a Gradle/Kotlin setup that pulls it from Maven Central.
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