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PunishmentSystem

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Spec score 6.8 #11 of 19 in Minecraft Moderation Plugins

What it is

PunishmentSystem is a free, open-source Minecraft server plugin for administering player discipline through a graphical interface. It supports bans, temporary bans, mutes, kicks, and unbans, while maintaining searchable punishment histories with pagination, filters, and export options. Release 1.1.0 lists a database, case and points systems, a case-lookup plugin, and an API. Discord notifications can include the punishment type, reason, staff member, duration, timestamp, player details, and server name. Ban-evasion detection tracks IP addresses, compares banned players with new joiners, alerts staff with the required permission, and records suspected attempts. The README lists EssentialsX integration and support for Paper, Spigot, and Folia servers running Minecraft 1.21 or later with Java 11 or later. Bedrock Edition players can use a configurable prefix. The project says punishment data uses AES-256 encryption, secure key handling, tamper protection, and automatic backups. It is self-hosted and licensed under GPL v3.

Spec sheet

Purpose
PunishmentSystem is a Minecraft punishment management plugin with a GUI, Discord integration, and ban evasion detection.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Integrations
The README lists EssentialsX integration and compatibility with Folia server software.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security
The README says punishment data is encrypted with AES-256 and lists secure key generation and storage, tamper protection, and automatic backups.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The maintainer directs users to open repository issues or contact Kanuunankuula [If_Master] on Discord for support, bug reports, and feature requests.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The project states that it is licensed under GNU General Public License V3.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Ban evasion
It tracks player IP addresses, compares banned players’ IPs with new joiners, and can alert staff and log possible evasion attempts.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Bedrock support
The plugin supports Bedrock Edition players using a configurable prefix.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Data security
The README says punishment data is encrypted using AES-256 and lists secure key generation and storage, tamper protection, and automatic backups.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Discord
When enabled, it sends Discord embeds with punishment details, staff member, duration, timestamp, player information, and server name.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
History
It provides player punishment histories with a paginated GUI, search and filter capabilities, and export options.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
History and cases
It provides player punishment history with a paginated GUI, search and filters, and export options; version 1.1.0 also lists a case system and points system.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Installation
Installation instructions say to download the release JAR, place it in the server plugins folder, install EssentialsX, and configure the generated config.yml.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Latest listed release
The releases page marks version 1.1.0 as the latest and lists database, case system, points system, a case lookup plugin, and an API among its changes.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Latest release
The releases page marks version 1.1.0 as the latest and says it includes a database, case system, points system, case lookup plugin, and plugin API.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Other integrations
The listed integrations are EssentialsX and a separate PunishmentSystem case lookup plugin with an API.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Punishment actions
The plugin supports bans, temporary bans, mutes, kicks, and unbans.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Punishments
It supports bans, temporary bans, mutes, kicks, and unbans.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Requirements
The stated requirements are Minecraft 1.21+, Java 11+, EssentialsX, and Paper, Spigot, or Folia server software.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Server compatibility
The README lists Paper, Spigot, and Folia server software, Minecraft 1.21 or later, Java 11 or later, and EssentialsX as requirements.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Handles bans, mutes, kicks, and unbans
  • Searchable, filtered punishment history with exports
  • Discord notices include detailed punishment context
  • IP-based ban-evasion alerts and logging
  • AES-256 encryption and automatic backups listed

Limits

  • Requires Minecraft 1.21 or later
  • Requires Java 11 or later and EssentialsX
  • Self-hosted plugin for Paper, Spigot, or Folia
  • Bedrock support uses a configurable prefix

Who it suits

It suits Minecraft server administrators who need graphical punishment workflows, Discord notices, searchable records, and ban-evasion monitoring. It requires self-hosting, EssentialsX, supported server software, Minecraft 1.21+, and Java 11+.

Verdict

PunishmentSystem combines core punishment actions with searchable records, Discord reporting, and IP-based evasion detection. Check its Minecraft, Java, server-software, and EssentialsX requirements before installing.

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