MCServerJars

The authoritative Minecraft server jar registry and download index for PaperMC, Spigot, Vanilla, Fabric, Forge, and more.

MCServerJars helps you find the right Minecraft server software version fast, with verified checksums and official source downloads.

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Quick Start: Download a Minecraft Server JAR
• Project Comparisons
• Supported Projects
• API Endpoints
• SEO Features
• FAQ
• Tech Stack
• Project Structure
• Development
• Environment Variables
• Deployment
• License

Overview

MCServerJars is a programmatic Minecraft server jar registry focused on fast discovery, reliable metadata, and clean, crawlable pages. It provides:

• Exhaustive coverage of all major jar types and Minecraft versions
• Always up-to-date metadata via automated indexing
• Direct downloads from official sources
• Verified checksums for security
• Version-first browsing for PaperMC, Spigot, Purpur, Fabric, Forge, and more

Quick Start: Download a Minecraft Server JAR

1. Open mcserverjars.com.
2. Pick a project (Paper, Spigot, Purpur, Vanilla, Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, etc.).
3. Choose your Minecraft version (e.g., 1.21.4).
4. Download the latest build or a specific build number.
5. Verify the checksum before running the jar.

Project Comparisons

Paper vs Spigot vs Purpur

• Paper: performance-focused fork with wide plugin compatibility
• Spigot: the classic plugin server with broad ecosystem support
• Purpur: Paper-based fork with extra configuration and gameplay options

Fabric vs Forge vs NeoForge

• Fabric: lightweight mod loader with fast version updates
• Forge: long-established mod loader with a large mod ecosystem
• NeoForge: modern fork focused on improved tooling and maintainability

Velocity vs BungeeCord vs Waterfall

• Velocity: modern proxy with strong security defaults
• BungeeCord: legacy proxy with wide plugin support
• Waterfall: performance-enhanced fork of BungeeCord

Supported Projects

Server Software

• Paper, Spigot, CraftBukkit, Vanilla, Purpur, Pufferfish, Folia

Proxy Software

• Velocity, BungeeCord, Waterfall

Mod Loaders

• Fabric, Forge, NeoForge

Hybrid Servers

• Sponge, Mohist, Arclight

API Endpoints

GET /v1/projects                              # List all projects
GET /v1/projects/:slug                        # Get project details
GET /v1/projects/:slug/versions               # List versions
GET /v1/projects/:slug/versions/:version      # List builds
GET /v1/projects/:slug/versions/:version/latest  # Get latest build

SEO Features

• Static generation with ISR (hourly revalidation)
• Clean URLs: /paper, /paper/1.21.4, /paper/1.21.4/123
• JSON-LD structured data
• Dynamic XML sitemap
• Keyword-optimized meta tags
• Update cadence every 30 minutes via automated indexing

FAQ

Is it safe to download Minecraft server jars here?
Yes. Downloads link to official sources and include verified checksums for integrity.

Do you host the jar files?
No. MCServerJars indexes official sources and provides direct download links.

How do I find the latest Paper build for a specific version?
Use the project’s version page or the latest API endpoint for that version.

What’s the difference between Paper and Spigot?
Paper is a performance-focused fork of Spigot with additional optimizations and fixes.

How often is the registry updated?
Indexers run on a 30‑minute schedule to keep metadata fresh.

Tech Stack

Layer	Technology
Frontend	Next.js 15 (App Router) + React 19
Styling	Tailwind CSS
Database	Supabase (PostgreSQL)
Backend API	Rust (Axum)
Automation	GitHub Actions
Deployment	Vercel (frontend), Hetzner VPS (API)

Project Structure

mcserverjars.com/
├── app/                    # Next.js App Router
│   ├── [project]/          # Dynamic project pages
│   ├── components/         # React components
│   └── siteConfig.ts       # Site configuration
├── lib/                    # Shared utilities
├── indexers/               # Automated indexing scripts
├── backend/                # Rust API server
└── .github/workflows/      # CI/CD

Development

Prerequisites

• Bun (runtime & package manager)
• Rust (for backend development)
• Docker (for BuildTools)

Frontend

cd mcserverjars.com/
bun install
bun run dev

Open http://localhost:3000.

Backend API

cd backend/
cargo run

API runs on http://localhost:3001.

Indexers

cd indexers/
bun install
bun run index-paper.ts

Environment Variables

Create .env.local in the project root:

NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL=your-supabase-url
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your-anon-key
SUPABASE_SERVICE_ROLE_KEY=your-service-role-key

Deployment

• Frontend: Vercel (auto-deploy from GitHub)
• API: Hetzner VPS via SSH
• Indexers: GitHub Actions (cron every 30 minutes)

License

Copyright © Thomas Marchand. All rights reserved.

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