Java Minecraft

Open-source Java projects categorized as Minecraft

Top 23 Java Minecraft Projects

  1. Paper

    The most widely used, high performance Minecraft server that aims to fix gameplay and mechanics inconsistencies

  2. InfluxDB

    InfluxDB – Built for High-Performance Time Series Workloads. InfluxDB 3 OSS is now GA. Transform, enrich, and act on time series data directly in the database. Automate critical tasks and eliminate the need to move data externally. Download now.

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  3. baritone

    google maps for block game

    Project mention: Baritone: Google Maps for Minecraft | news.ycombinator.com | 2024-08-05
  4. HMCL

    A Minecraft Launcher which is multi-functional, cross-platform and popular

  5. MinecraftForge

    Modifications to the Minecraft base files to assist in compatibility between mods. New Discord: https://discord.minecraftforge.net/

  6. sodium

    A Minecraft mod designed to improve frame rates and reduce micro-stutter

    Project mention: Boost Your Minecraft Performance with Sodium-Fabric: A Game Changer Mod | news.ycombinator.com | 2024-08-06
  7. Geyser

    A bridge/proxy allowing you to connect to Minecraft: Java Edition servers with Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.

    Project mention: Apple Needs a Snow Sequoia | news.ycombinator.com | 2025-03-27

    I'm talking about network compatibility, so that a Bedrock client can join a Java server and vice versa. It's clearly somewhat possible because GeyserMC[1] exists. It's just ridiculous that it's a third-party addon.

    [1] https://geysermc.org/

  8. Folia

    Fork of Paper which adds regionised multithreading to the dedicated server.

  9. SaaSHub

    SaaSHub - Software Alternatives and Reviews. SaaSHub helps you find the best software and product alternatives

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  10. mcaselector

    A tool to select chunks from Minecraft worlds for deletion or export.

  11. Create

    [Forge Mod] Building Tools and Aesthetic Technology

  12. Iris

    A modern shaders mod for Minecraft compatible with existing OptiFine shader packs (by IrisShaders)

  13. WorldEdit

    🗺️ Minecraft map editor and mod

  14. Minestom

    1.21.4 Lightweight Minecraft server

    Project mention: Minestom – An open-source, lightweight Minecraft server built from the ground up | news.ycombinator.com | 2025-04-12
  15. meteor-client

    Based Minecraft utility mod.

    Project mention: Meteor-Client: Open-Source Utility Mod for Enhancing Minecraft Gameplay | news.ycombinator.com | 2024-09-29
  16. fabric

    Essential hooks for modding with Fabric. (by FabricMC)

  17. amidst

    Advanced Minecraft Interface and Data/Structure Tracking

  18. BlueMap

    A Minecraft mapping tool that creates 3D models of your Minecraft worlds and displays them in a web viewer.

  19. Purpur

    Purpur is a drop-in replacement for Paper servers designed for configurability, and new fun and exciting gameplay features.

  20. LuckPerms

    A permissions plugin for Minecraft servers.

  21. Essentials

    The modern Essentials suite for Spigot and Paper.

  22. lithium

    A Fabric mod designed to improve the general performance of Minecraft without breaking things (by CaffeineMC)

  23. CatServer

    高性能和高兼容性的1.12.2/1.16.5/1.18.2版本Forge+Bukkit+Spigot服务端 (A high performance and high compatibility 1.12.2/1.16.5/1.18.2 version Forge+Bukkit+Spigot server)

  24. Velocity

    The modern, next-generation Minecraft server proxy. (by PaperMC)

  25. Glowstone

    A fast, customizable and compatible open source server for Minecraft: Java Edition

  26. SaaSHub

    SaaSHub - Software Alternatives and Reviews. SaaSHub helps you find the best software and product alternatives

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NOTE: The open source projects on this list are ordered by number of github stars. The number of mentions indicates repo mentiontions in the last 12 Months or since we started tracking (Dec 2020).

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  • Meteor-Client: Open-Source Utility Mod for Enhancing Minecraft Gameplay

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  • Boost Your Minecraft Performance with Sodium-Fabric: A Game Changer Mod

    1 project | news.ycombinator.com | 6 Aug 2024
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Index

What are some of the best open-source Minecraft projects in Java? This list will help you:

# Project Stars
1 Paper 11,143
2 baritone 7,878
3 HMCL 7,734
4 MinecraftForge 7,211
5 sodium 5,164
6 Geyser 5,052
7 Folia 3,930
8 mcaselector 3,750
9 Create 3,516
10 Iris 3,506
11 WorldEdit 3,276
12 Minestom 2,820
13 meteor-client 2,707
14 fabric 2,642
15 amidst 2,211
16 BlueMap 2,186
17 Purpur 2,186
18 LuckPerms 2,112
19 Essentials 2,068
20 lithium 2,029
21 CatServer 2,013
22 Velocity 1,943
23 Glowstone 1,926

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