BuildTools – Create JAR files for Spigot/CraftBukkit BuildTools is a tool provided by SpigotMC, used to compile JAR files for Spigot, CraftBukkit, and Spigot-API from source code.
Features:
- BuildTools downloads the original Minecraft Server JAR (vanilla), Bukkit, CraftBukkit, and Spigot, then extracts, applies Spigot patches, and compiles them into a JAR file to run a Minecraft server. This JAR file is more optimized than the vanilla server, supporting plugins and better customization.
- Users can select a specific Minecraft version (e.g., 1.19, 1.20.1) to compile using the –rev parameter.
- BuildTools also generates the Spigot-API, which developers can use to create custom plugins for Spigot servers.
- Due to copyright issues, Spigot does not directly distribute JAR files. BuildTools allows users to compile them on their own computers, adhering to legal requirements.