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SpigotMC

High performance, no lag customized Bukkit Minecraft server API, and BungeeCord, the cloud

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SpigotMC is a community site and distribution hub for Spigot, a customized Bukkit-based Minecraft server API, and BungeeCord, a proxy for linking multiple servers. It provides release announcements, downloads, and documentation for server owners and plugin developers who need to run and extend Minecraft servers.

The site offers downloads for Spigot and BungeeCord through BuildTools, a wiki, forums, resources with reviews, and issue tracking through JIRA. Release notes cover API changes, Java version requirements, and upgrade guidance for each Minecraft version. Community features include member profiles, team roles, and a Discord hub.

SpigotMC is aimed at Minecraft server administrators and plugin developers. The site is free to use, with an option to donate; no paid editions or seat-based plans are described.

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