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Giving your plugin a database: SQLite or MySQL
SQLite or MySQL for your Minecraft plugin? Paper already ships the SQLite driver, MySQL only pays off with several servers, and 75.1% of servers fall into the offline UUID trap. Real Java code.
Connecting a Minecraft plugin to a website: the two-direction guide
Store deliveries, leaderboards, Discord linking and event webhooks: the two directions of travel, the queue, the async thread and the shared key, with real Java that compiles.
How to create a custom command for your Minecraft server
plugin.yml, executor, arguments, tab completion, permissions and the denial message: the full chain behind a Minecraft plugin command, and why a command missing from plugin.yml throws no error at all.
Custom Minecraft item: name, lore, effects and recipe
Display name, lore, enchantments, attributes, persistent data and crafting recipes: the 2026 technical guide to custom items on Paper, including the Adventure 5 break and exactly what needs a resource pack.
Migrating a plugin from 1.21 to 26.x: what breaks, and what you should actually target
Calendar versioning, Adventure 5, the remapper disappearing, the libraries block replacing shading: everything you must change to migrate a plugin from 1.21 to 26.x, and which version to actually target.
Generate a Minimal Spigot Plugin with AI (2026)
2026 guide to generate a minimal Spigot plugin with AI: JavaPlugin structure, plugin.yml, effective prompts and one-click compilation with Minax.
Skript vs a compiled plugin: which to choose in 2026?
Skript or a real compiled Java plugin for your server? We compare performance, dependencies, complex logic and portability, and how to get a .jar without coding.
My plugin will not load: the troubleshooting guide
The most common errors that stop a Minecraft plugin from starting, their cause and their fix, from most common to least.
Minecraft 1.21.5: What's New & Server Impact
Everything we know about Minecraft 1.21.5: crafting rework, enchantments, bug fixes, plus a migration guide for server admins.
Top 10 Best Minecraft Plugins 2026
Expert ranking of the 10 best Minecraft plugins. Honest reviews, ratings, verified links: EssentialsX, LuckPerms, WorldEdit and more.
Optimize Your Minecraft Server: 2026 Guide
Aikars Flags, TPS, RAM, Paper config, Spark profiler: the complete, sourced guide to optimize your Minecraft server in 2026.
5 Original Minecraft Plugin Ideas
5 unique plugin concepts with ready-to-use prompts and references to existing plugins. Quests, economy, clans, events, reputation.
Create a Minecraft Plugin with AI
Step-by-step tutorial to generate your first Minecraft plugin in minutes using artificial intelligence.
Create a Minecraft Server
Complete multi-platform guide to install and configure your local or cloud Minecraft server, then deploy your plugins.
Community Projects
Explore plugins created by the Minax community, share your creations and find inspiration.