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Minecraft: Java Edition
1.21.x
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Licensed MIT
Published 6 days ago
Updated 5 days ago
📦 apt-mc
Package Management for Spigot/Paper Servers
Stop manually dragging JARs. Start managing plugins like a pro.
apt-mc brings the power of the command line to Minecraft. Search, install, update, and backup your plugins directly from chat or console—powered by the Modrinth API.
🔥 Features at a Glance
🚀 Install & Update
- One-Command Install:
/apt install viaversion - Smart Upgrades:
/apt upgradechecks all plugins against Modrinth and downloads updates automatically. - Dependency Handling: Automatically installs required libraries.
💾 Backup & Restore
- Full State Export: Save your plugin list and configurations to a single YAML file.
- Instant Restore:
/apt import backup.ymlrestores your server entire plugin setup. - Migration Ready: Perfect for moving servers or syncing dev/prod environments.
⚡ Performance First
- Async & Parallel: Downloads happen in the background. No lag.
- Smart Caching: Caches metadata to keep commands instant.
- Clean UI: meaningful progress bars in the Action Bar, no chat spam.
🛠️ Cheat Sheet
| Command | Action |
|---|---|
/apt install <name> |
Install plugins (e.g. /apt install luckperms) |
/apt remove <name> |
Delete a plugin JAR |
/apt upgrade |
Update all plugins to latest version |
/apt search <query> |
Find plugins on Modrinth |
/apt export [file] |
Save plugins + configs to file |
/apt import [file] |
Restore plugins + configs from file |
⚙️ Simple Config
Permissions? None needed for OP. Config? Minimal.
# config.yml
use-action-bar: true # Keep chat clean
console-progress-interval: 5 # No log spam
export:
filter-mode: blacklist # Don't export boring files
extensions: [jar, log, lock]
📥 Get Started
- Download the JAR.
- Drop it in
plugins/. - Restart & run
/apt update.



