Spigot Server Hosting
Spigot is the original optimized Minecraft server software that introduced the plugin API still used today.
About Spigot
Spigot is a modified version of CraftBukkit that includes performance optimizations and additional features. It introduced the Spigot API which most plugins are built on.
While Paper has surpassed Spigot in popularity due to better performance, Spigot remains a solid choice for servers that need maximum plugin compatibility or prefer a more vanilla-like experience.
Spigot is maintained by md_5 and has been the backbone of the Minecraft server community for over a decade.
Use Case
Good for servers needing maximum plugin compatibility or those upgrading from CraftBukkit.
Features
- Original Bukkit/Spigot API
- Massive plugin compatibility
- BungeeCord integration
- Configurable game mechanics
- Resource-efficient design
- Long-standing stability
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Maximum plugin compatibility
- Stable and well-tested
- Less vanilla changes than Paper
- Good documentation
Cons
- Lower performance than Paper
- Slower updates
- BuildTools required for download
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