CraftBukkit

CraftBukkit, a plugin focused Minecraft server

A CraftBukkit Minecraft server is a modified edition of the official server, designed to run plugins that extend gameplay. It relies on the Bukkit API to add custom commands, administration tools, protection systems and economy features without changing the client. CraftBukkit keeps mechanics very close to vanilla, which suits survival or light roleplay servers that want stability and controlled customization. Today it mainly acts as the historical base for more optimized forks, yet it still defines how many plugins are structured on a Minecraft server. At BoxToPlay, we describe it as a reference point when comparing modern plugin oriented environments.