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Recommended Plugin Lists for Minecraft Survival/Creative Servers

Essential plugin recommendations for different server types using HostByte’s Game Panel. ⛏️

⚙️ Essential Plugins (All Servers)

These plugins are recommended for all server types:
  • ✔️ WorldGuard - Region protection and management
  • ✔️ WorldEdit - World editing tools
  • ✔️ EssentialsX - Essential commands and features
  • ✔️ LuckPerms - Advanced permission management
  • ✔️ Vault - Economy API and integration
  • ✔️ CoreProtect - Rollback, logging, and inspection

⚙️ Survival Server Plugins

Additional plugins for survival servers:

⚙️ Protection & Security

  • ✔️ GriefPrevention - Land claiming and protection
  • ✔️ LocketteX - Chest and door locking
  • ✔️ WorldBorder - World border management

⚙️ Economy & Trading

  • ✔️ Shopkeepers - NPC shop system
  • ✔️ ChestShop - Player-to-player shops
  • ✔️ Jobs Reborn - Job and economy system

⚔️ Combat & PvP

  • ✔️ CombatLogX - Combat logging prevention
  • ✔️ McMMO - RPG-style skills and abilities
  • ✔️ CustomEnchants - Custom enchantment system

⚙️ Creative Server Plugins

Additional plugins for creative servers:

⚙️ Building Tools

  • ✔️ VoxelSniper - Terrain sculpting
  • ✔️ FastAsyncWorldEdit - High-performance editing
  • ✔️ PlotSquared - Plot management system

⭐ Creative Features

  • ✔️ CreativeGates - Portal system
  • ✔️ ArmorStandEditor - Armor stand manipulation
  • ✔️ ParticleLib - Particle effects

⚙️ Minigame Server Plugins

Additional plugins for minigame servers:

⚙️ Game Framework

  • ✔️ Minigames - Custom mini-game framework
  • ✔️ Parkour - Parkour course system
  • ✔️ BedWars - Bed wars game
  • ✔️ KitPvP - Kit-based PvP

⚙️ Performance Plugins

Plugins to improve server performance:
  • ✔️ ClearLag - Entity and item cleanup
  • ✔️ ChunkMaster - Chunk loading optimization
  • ✔️ Spark - Performance monitoring

⚠️ Installation Tips

Best practices for plugin installation:
  • ⚠️ Start Small - Install essential plugins first
  • ⚠️ Test Gradually - Add plugins one at a time
  • ⚠️ Monitor Performance - Watch for lag or issues
  • ⚠️ Keep Backups - Backup before major changes
  • ⚠️ Check Compatibility - Ensure plugins work together

✅ Getting Help

If you need assistance with your control panel:
  • Knowledge Base - Check our comprehensive guides
  • Support Ticket - Submit a ticket for technical issues
  • Discord - HostByte Discord
  • Community Forum - Connect with other server owners
  • Video Tutorials - Coming soon

✅ Ready to Install Plugins?

Start with essential plugins and gradually add specialized features based on your server type. Check our Plugin Installation guide for step-by-step instructions. ✅