Cuberite

Spec sheet

What it does

Cuberite is a free and open source game server compatible with Minecraft Java Edition.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cuberite.org

Purpose

Cuberite is a free and open-source game server compatible with Minecraft Java Edition.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cuberite.org

Intended users

Cuberite is presented as a server for Minecraft Java Edition users who want a lightweight, configurable server with extensible gameplay.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cuberite.org

Audience

The manual recommends precompiled builds for beginners and says compiling from source is an option for users seeking more speed or control.Read 29 Sep 2026 · book.cuberite.org

Security

The download page says downloads are not permitted over insecure HTTP and links require modern encryption support.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cuberite.org

Privacy

Cuberite says it does not collect information about use of its server software or web pages; Minecraft authentication may involve data collection by Mojang and Microsoft.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cuberite.org

Support

The project directs users with questions to its forum and Discord server and provides an online user manual.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cuberite.org

Founded

2010Read 28 Sep 2026 · cuberite.org

Administration

The manual says WebAdmin can manage server settings and player permissions; it is enabled by default but has no users until configured.Read 29 Sep 2026 · book.cuberite.org

Compatibility

The project repository says Cuberite supports Minecraft protocol versions 1.8–1.12.2 and Java Edition clients.Read 30 Sep 2026 · github.com

Downloads

The download page lists builds for Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and source code.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cuberite.org

Features

The project is designed for performance, configurability and extensibility, and aims to recreate most Minecraft features.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cuberite.org

Hosted option

The repository says hosted Cuberite is available through Gamocosm.Read 30 Sep 2026 · github.com

Implementation

The server is written in C++ and supports plugins written in Lua.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cuberite.org

Notable limit

The manual says compiling from source may be necessary for unusual hardware without a precompiled build or unsupported operating systems.Read 29 Sep 2026 · book.cuberite.org

Performance

The project says Cuberite is designed with performance, configurability, and extensibility in mind.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cuberite.org

Plugin repository

Cuberite provides a repository where users can download plugins and publish their own.Read 30 Sep 2026 · book.cuberite.org

Plugin system

Plugins can add or modify gameplay features, and developers can use Cuberite’s API documentation to create plugins.Read 30 Sep 2026 · cuberite.org

Server configuration

The manual describes configuring worlds, game modes, permissions, monsters, and other server settings.Read 30 Sep 2026 · book.cuberite.org

Supported game versions

The homepage offers downloads for Minecraft Java Edition 1.8–1.12.2.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cuberite.org

Technology

The server is written in C++ and supports user-written plugins in Lua.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cuberite.org

Updates

The getting-started page says new downloads are generated whenever a commit is added to the Git repository.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cuberite.org

Web administration

Cuberite includes a WebAdmin interface for controlling server settings and player permissions; it is enabled by default but initially has no users.Read 30 Sep 2026 · book.cuberite.org

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Minecraft Server Software#1 of 258.9