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LeavesFree, open-source Minecraft server software · Download and install the latest version · supports use as a server dependency after building it yourselfFree

As leavesmc.org lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

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API
Leaves extends and improves the Bukkit, Spigot, and Paper APIs. · leavesmc.org, 8 Oct 2026
Build requirement
The README says building Leaves requires JDK 21 and an internet connection. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Community support
LeavesMC welcomes users to answer questions or provide support in Discord or the community maintained QQ group. · leavesmc.org, 8 Oct 2026
Compatibility
The project README says Leaves uses the same leavesclip JAR system as Paper. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Dependency limit
To use Leaves as a dependency, developers must build it themselves and rebuild it when updating the dependency. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Distribution
Leaves uses the same leavesclip jar system that Paper uses, according to its GitHub README. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Documentation
LeavesMC publishes project documentation, and its documentation site says the documents are licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. · docs.leavesmc.org, 8 Oct 2026
Funding
LeavesMC says Patreon and Afdian support recurring expenses, most of which are related to infrastructure. · leavesmc.org, 8 Oct 2026
Intended users
The README includes instructions for server administrators and plugin developers. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Java requirement
The getting started guide says Leaves versions 1.17.1 and later use Java 21. · docs.leavesmc.org, 8 Oct 2026
Performance
Leaves says it has improvements and optimizations for large redstone machines and game features. · leavesmc.org, 8 Oct 2026
Plugin development
The README documents Leaves API and server dependencies and says using Leaves as a dependency requires building it yourself. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Product
Leaves is a Minecraft game server based on Paper, aimed at repairing broken vanilla properties. · docs.leavesmc.org, 8 Oct 2026
Project funding
LeavesMC invites donations to help pay for services, servers, and infrastructure. · leavesmc.org, 8 Oct 2026
Project status
The homepage says Lumina has been suspended due to a lack of active developers. · leavesmc.org, 8 Oct 2026
Project team
LeavesMC describes its team as Minecraft enthusiasts and lists core team members, developers, web developers, and contributors. · leavesmc.org, 8 Oct 2026
Purpose
LeavesMC says its software balances experience and performance and is intended to help players enjoy Minecraft. · leavesmc.org, 8 Oct 2026
Server launch
The guide gives a Java command using a 4 GB minimum and maximum heap as a short example for launching the server. · docs.leavesmc.org, 8 Oct 2026
Server software
Leaves is distributed as runnable server JAR files from the LeavesMC downloads page. · docs.leavesmc.org, 8 Oct 2026
Setup
Users download and install the server software, then consult the project documentation to get started. · leavesmc.org, 8 Oct 2026
Support
The project offers real-time support through its Discord community. · leavesmc.org, 8 Oct 2026
What it does
Leaves is a Minecraft game server based on Paper, aimed at repairing broken vanilla properties. · leavesmc.org, 8 Oct 2026

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