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WaterdogPE
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| WaterdogPE | GPL-3.0 licensed proxy software | Free |
As github.com lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Facts from WaterdogPE's own pages
- Authentication
- When online_mode is enabled, the proxy authenticates players with Xbox Live; downstream servers must run in offline mode. · docs.waterdog.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Downloads
- The guide directs users to download Waterdog.jar from GitHub Releases or waterdog.dev and says older-Java builds require compiling it themselves. · docs.waterdog.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The docs describe NPC/slapper integration through a downstream transfer command or by implementing the transfer method in an NPC plugin. · docs.waterdog.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Key features
- The proxy handles player connections and routing, transfers and fallback, server-list MOTD and ping, resource packs, compression, and encryption. · docs.waterdog.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Limitations
- The README says configuration from the old Waterdog (Bungee) is incompatible and unofficial forks and spoons are unsupported. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Platforms
- The setup guide provides launch instructions for Windows and Linux; the proxy runs on a machine or server/VPS. · docs.waterdog.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Plugin API
- Its plugin API supports custom routing, commands, events, scheduling, player handling, and communication with downstream servers. · docs.waterdog.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- WaterdogPE is a Minecraft: Bedrock Edition proxy that gives players one entry point to a network and lets them move between downstream servers without disconnecting. · docs.waterdog.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Requirements
- Current releases require Java 17 or newer, a machine to run the proxy, and at least one downstream server. · docs.waterdog.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Security information
- The opened official pages describe Xbox Live authentication and proxy encryption but state no security certification or compliance standard. · docs.waterdog.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Server communication
- For server-to-server messaging, the docs recommend a dedicated communication layer such as StarGate. · docs.waterdog.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Server compatibility
- The docs list Nukkit Vanilla, PocketMine API 4 and 5, Dragonfly, MiNET, GoMint, and JukeboxMC as compatible; PowerNukkit and PowerNukkitX are incompatible, while Bedrock Dedicated Server may work. · docs.waterdog.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- StarGate status
- The docs say StarGate is not actively maintained, remains functional for production use, and may receive few or no new releases. · docs.waterdog.dev, 30 Sept 2026
- Support and community
- The project links to Discord, GitHub Discussions, an issue tracker, and official documentation. · github.com, 30 Sept 2026
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