Repository: itzg/docker-minecraft-server
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README.md








There you will find things like
- Quick start with Docker Compose
- Running different versions of Minecraft and using various server types for Java Edition
- Setting server properties via container environment variables
- Managing mods and plugins with automated downloads and cleanup
- Using various modpack providers/platforms
- ...and much more
There are also many examples located in the examples directory of this repo.
This image only supports Java edition natively; however, if looking for a server that is compatible with Bedrock edition, then use itzg/minecraft-bedrock-server or refer to this section to add Bedrock compatibility to a Java edition server.

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