Server Types

Learn about different Minecraft server types and how to configure them.

Vanilla

Basic Minecraft server without mods or plugins.

environment:
  TYPE: VANILLA
  VERSION: 1.21.4

Fabric

A lightweight modding platform alternative to Forge.

Basic Setup

1. Select Fabric as server type
2. Choose your Minecraft version
3. Optionally specify loader/launcher versions

Configuration Options

Option	Variable	Description	Default
Loader Version	FABRIC_LOADER_VERSION	Fabric loader version	Latest
Launcher Version	FABRIC_LAUNCHER_VERSION	Fabric launcher version	Latest
Custom Launcher	FABRIC_LAUNCHER	Path to custom launcher jar	-
Launcher URL	FABRIC_LAUNCHER_URL	URL to custom launcher	-
Force Reinstall	FABRIC_FORCE_REINSTALL	Re-install if corrupted	false

Example Configuration

environment:
  TYPE: FABRIC
  VERSION: 1.21.4
  FABRIC_LOADER_VERSION: 0.13.1
  FABRIC_LAUNCHER_VERSION: 0.10.2

Fabric API

Most Fabric mods require the Fabric API mod. Install it easily using Modrinth.

Forge

The most popular mod loader with extensive mod compatibility.

Configuration Options

Option	Variable	Description	Default
Forge Version	FORGE_VERSION	Forge build number	Latest for version

Example

environment:
  TYPE: FORGE
  VERSION: 1.20.4
  FORGE_VERSION: 43.2.0

Paper

High-performance Spigot fork with plugins support.

Configuration Options

Option	Variable	Description	Default
Build	PAPER_BUILD	Specific Paper build	Latest
Channel	PAPER_CHANNEL	Release channel	default
Download URL	PAPER_DOWNLOAD_URL	Custom download URL	-

Example

environment:
  TYPE: PAPER
  VERSION: 1.21.4
  PAPER_BUILD: 120

Spigot

Popular plugin-based server.

Configuration Options

Option	Variable	Description	Default
Download URL	SPIGOT_DOWNLOAD_URL	Custom download URL	-
Build from Source	BUILD_FROM_SOURCE	Compile from source	false

Example

environment:
  TYPE: SPIGOT
  VERSION: 1.20.4

Bukkit

The original plugin platform.

Configuration Options

Option	Variable	Description	Default
Download URL	BUKKIT_DOWNLOAD_URL	Custom download URL	-
Build from Source	BUILD_FROM_SOURCE	Compile from source	false

Purpur

Fork of Paper with additional features.

Configuration Options

Option	Variable	Description	Default
Build	PURPUR_BUILD	Specific Purpur build	Latest
Download URL	PURPUR_DOWNLOAD_URL	Custom download URL	-
Flare Flags	USE_FLARE_FLAGS	Use Flare performance flags	false

Pufferfish

Paper fork focused on performance.

Configuration Options

Option	Variable	Description	Default
Build	PUFFERFISH_BUILD	Specific build	Latest
Flare Flags	USE_FLARE_FLAGS	Use Flare flags	false

Folia

Experimental multi-threaded Paper fork.

Configuration Options

Option	Variable	Description	Default
Build	FOLIA_BUILD	Specific build	Latest
Channel	FOLIA_CHANNEL	Release channel	default
Download URL	FOLIA_DOWNLOAD_URL	Custom URL	-

Leaf

Another Paper fork with optimizations.

Configuration Options

Option	Variable	Description	Default
Build	LEAF_BUILD	Specific build	Latest

CurseForge Modpacks

Install complete modpacks from CurseForge.

API Key Required

You need a CurseForge API key. Get one from CurseForge for Studios.

Installation Methods

1. URL Method (easiest):

environment:
  TYPE: AUTO_CURSEFORGE
  CF_API_KEY: your_key
  CF_PAGE_URL: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks/all-the-mods-9/download/5464988

2. Slug + File ID:

environment:
  TYPE: AUTO_CURSEFORGE
  CF_API_KEY: your_key
  CF_SLUG: all-the-mods-9
  CF_FILE_ID: 5464988

3. Auto-select latest:

environment:
  TYPE: AUTO_CURSEFORGE
  CF_API_KEY: your_key
  CF_SLUG: all-the-mods-9

Advanced Options

Option	Variable	Description	Default
Force Sync	CF_FORCE_SYNCHRONIZE	Re-download even if exists	false
Parallel Downloads	CF_PARALLEL_DOWNLOADS	Concurrent downloads	4
Skip Existing	CF_OVERRIDES_SKIP_EXISTING	Don't overwrite files	false
Set Level From	CF_SET_LEVEL_FROM	World source: WORLD_FILE, OVERRIDES	-
Force Include	CF_FORCE_INCLUDE_MODS	Force download specific mods	-
Exclude Mods	CF_EXCLUDE_MODS	Exclude specific mods	-

Next Steps

• Learn about Mods & Plugins Management
• See all Configuration Options