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PurpurOpen-source Minecraft server software · downloadable buildsFree

As purpurmc.org lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Facts from Purpur's own pages

API integrations
The Purpur API can be added to projects through its Maven repository, and the documentation says it includes APIs from Pufferfish, Paper, Spigot, and Bukkit. · purpurmc.org, 9 Oct 2026
Configurable behavior
The FAQ says Purpur changes are disabled by default, so without editing purpur.yml the JAR behaves like Paper. · purpurmc.org, 9 Oct 2026
Configuration
Purpur's documentation provides a configuration reference covering options in purpur.yml. · purpurmc.org, 9 Oct 2026
Downloads
Purpur provides a downloads page and API endpoints to list available Minecraft versions, list builds, and download specific or latest builds. · purpurmc.org, 9 Oct 2026
Feature scope
The FAQ says feature requests that only help a small number of servers are generally better suited to plugins or datapacks. · purpurmc.org, 9 Oct 2026
Funding
The project invites users to support development and keep its API and build servers online through OpenCollective or GitHub Sponsors. · purpurmc.org, 9 Oct 2026
Open source
PurpurMC describes itself as an open source organization, and the documentation says project patches are MIT licensed unless patch headers say otherwise. · purpurmc.org, 9 Oct 2026
Paper replacement
The documentation describes Purpur as a drop-in replacement for Paper servers. · purpurmc.org, 9 Oct 2026
Permissions
Purpur adds permissions for some features and commands, and some permissions only work when the related feature is enabled in purpur.yml. · purpurmc.org, 9 Oct 2026
Plugin compatibility
Purpur supports plugins designed for Bukkit, Spigot, and Paper APIs. · purpurmc.org, 9 Oct 2026
Product
Purpur is configurable Minecraft server software based on Paper, with gameplay features for server owners to customize. · purpurmc.org, 9 Oct 2026
Related projects
PurpurMC also develops PurpurExtras, a plugin for Purpur and Paper servers, and PurpurPacks, a set of datapacks. · purpurmc.org, 9 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs users to its Discord and accepts bug reports and feature requests through GitHub. · purpurmc.org, 9 Oct 2026

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