containerized-minecraft-host-manager

Consult the official documentation for comprehensive guidance, including: - Rapid deployment instructions utilizing Docker Compose methodologies - Methods for operationalizing diverse Minecraft editions and selecting alternative server platforms for the Java Edition - Configuring granular server settings through the container's exposed environment variables - Streamlining the integration and upkeep of add-ons and server plugins, featuring automatic retrieval and obsolete file removal - Utilizing various third-party distributions for modpacks and content loaders - ...and an extensive array of supplementary features.

Refer to the examples folder within this repository for practical implementations.

This container image natively targets the Java variant of the game; should you require compatibility with the Bedrock edition, please utilize itzg/minecraft-bedrock-server or examine this dedicated documentation segment for integrating Bedrock support alongside a Java server.

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