Build better non-vanilla servers
Plaza is a lightweight Paper fork optimized for lobbies, hubs, minigames and template worlds - where plugins own the gameplay and vanilla simulation is not the main goal.
Lightweight
Vanilla systems you do not need are off by default, including Nether, End, natural spawning, mob AI and vanilla chunk generation among others. Cleaner main tick, lower CPU/RAM overhead for plugin-driven lobbies and minigames.
Native Slime Worlds
Blazing-fast Slime worlds load straight into memory and reset in seconds, cutting disk I/O to the bone. Built for minigames, lobbies and templates that demand instant map swaps and tiny footprints.
Plaza World API
Load, clone, migrate and import/export worlds through org.plazamc.api with format-agnostic loaders for file, SQL and MongoDB. Works with Slime and Anvil and plugs into Bukkit's WorldCreator.
Get started in minutes
Clone the repository, run the build script and grab your server jar from build/libs/.
$ git clone https://github.com/Plaza-MC/Plaza.git
$ cd Plaza
$ ./build.sh
Targets
- Lobbies & hubs
- Minigames
- Template worlds
- Plugin-driven gameplay