| Feature | Bukkit Plugin | Eaglercraft Server Plugin | Eaglercraft Client "Plugin" | |---------|---------------|----------------------------|-------------------------------| | Dynamic loading | Yes (on start/reload) | Yes (via require) | No | | Access to game logic | Full (NMS) | Limited (relay events only) | None (static patching) | | Security sandbox | JVM security manager | Node.js vm2 | Browser native | | Persistence across updates | High | Medium (relay API changes) | None (requires repatch) |
: These are critical because Eaglercraft servers don't use standard Minecraft logins. They require players to use /register and /login commands to protect their accounts from being accessed by others. eaglercraft plugins
If you are setting up a server today, you are essentially building a time machine back to 2014/2015 Minecraft administration. You have to deal with outdated dependency libraries, lack of official support, and confusing configuration files. | Feature | Bukkit Plugin | Eaglercraft Server