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Cuberite

Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cuberite | Free and open source game server · compatible with Minecraft Java Edition 1.8–1.12.2 | Free |
As cuberite.org lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Facts from Cuberite's own pages
- Administration
- The manual says WebAdmin can manage server settings and player permissions; it is enabled by default but has no users until configured. · book.cuberite.org, 29 Sept 2026
- Audience
- The manual recommends precompiled builds for beginners and says compiling from source is an option for users seeking more speed or control. · book.cuberite.org, 29 Sept 2026
- Compatibility
- The project repository says Cuberite supports Minecraft protocol versions 1.8–1.12.2 and Java Edition clients. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Downloads
- The download page lists builds for Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and source code. · cuberite.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Features
- The project is designed for performance, configurability and extensibility, and aims to recreate most Minecraft features. · cuberite.org, 29 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2010 · cuberite.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Hosted option
- The repository says hosted Cuberite is available through Gamocosm. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Implementation
- The server is written in C++ and supports plugins written in Lua. · cuberite.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Intended users
- Cuberite is presented as a server for Minecraft Java Edition users who want a lightweight, configurable server with extensible gameplay. · cuberite.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Notable limit
- The manual says compiling from source may be necessary for unusual hardware without a precompiled build or unsupported operating systems. · book.cuberite.org, 29 Sept 2026
- Performance
- The project says Cuberite is designed with performance, configurability, and extensibility in mind. · cuberite.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Plugin repository
- Cuberite provides a repository where users can download plugins and publish their own. · book.cuberite.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Plugin system
- Plugins can add or modify gameplay features, and developers can use Cuberite’s API documentation to create plugins. · cuberite.org, 30 Sept 2026
- 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. · cuberite.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- Cuberite is a free and open-source game server compatible with Minecraft Java Edition. · cuberite.org, 29 Sept 2026
- Security
- The download page says downloads are not permitted over insecure HTTP and links require modern encryption support. · cuberite.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Server configuration
- The manual describes configuring worlds, game modes, permissions, monsters, and other server settings. · book.cuberite.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The project directs users with questions to its forum and Discord server and provides an online user manual. · cuberite.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Supported game versions
- The homepage offers downloads for Minecraft Java Edition 1.8–1.12.2. · cuberite.org, 29 Sept 2026
- Technology
- The server is written in C++ and supports user-written plugins in Lua. · cuberite.org, 29 Sept 2026
- Updates
- The getting-started page says new downloads are generated whenever a commit is added to the Git repository. · cuberite.org, 29 Sept 2026
- Web administration
- Cuberite includes a WebAdmin interface for controlling server settings and player permissions; it is enabled by default but initially has no users. · book.cuberite.org, 30 Sept 2026
- What it does
- Cuberite is a free and open source game server compatible with Minecraft Java Edition. · cuberite.org, 30 Sept 2026
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