Compatibility Guide
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This page contains general compatibility information that applies to most MineAcademy plugins. However, individual plugins may have specific requirements or exceptions.
Always check the dedicated compatibility page in each plugin's documentation section for the most accurate information.
Additional compatibility guides:
- ChatControl Compatibility
- Boss Compatibility
- CoreArena Compatibility
- Protect Compatibility
- Winter Compatibility
Overview
All MineAcademy plugins are built on our Foundation framework, providing consistent compatibility across our product line.
This guide covers general requirements and compatibility information.
System Requirements
Java Version
Minimum Java Version
Java 8 or greater is required
Remote Database
For plugins supporting custom database connections:
Database Character Set Requirement
Your database must support the "utf8mb4" charset (use utf8mb4_unicode_520_ci) to properly handle non-English item names and special characters.
Supported database types:
- SQLite (default, no setup required)
- MySQL
- MariaDB
- Custom (you will need to install the driver yourself and configure the Line option in the plugin which supports database.yml file)
Minecraft Server Compatibility
Server Types
| Server Software | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | ✅ | Officially tested and supported. Recommended for best performance and compatibility. |
| Purpur | ✅ | Fully supported. |
| Folia | ⚠️ | Check the BuiltByBit compatibility table for your specific plugin. |
| Spigot Forks (UniverseSpigot, PandaSpigot, etc.) | ⚠️ | Should work, but not officially tested. We access minimal NMS and have protections to prevent data loss. When experiencing issues, always test on Paper first before opening a support ticket. |
| CraftBukkit | ⚠️ | Supported for Minecraft versions below 1.16. For newer versions, use Paper. |
| Thermos/Cauldron 1.7.10 | ❌ | No longer supported. |
Minecraft Versions
Plugin Dependencies
Many issues are caused by incompatible plugin dependencies rather than our plugins themselves. Always ensure dependencies like ProtocolLib are up-to-date.
| Minecraft Version | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.21.x | ✅ | Fully supported |
| 1.20.x | ✅ | Fully supported |
| 1.19.x | ✅ | Fully supported |
| 1.18.x | ✅ | Fully supported |
| 1.17.x | ✅ | Fully supported |
| 1.16.x | ⚠️ | Possibly unsupported due to a class path conflict (Issue #3048). Contact us for refund if already purchased |
| 1.15.x | ⚠️ | Possibly unsupported due to a class path conflict (Issue #3048). Contact us for refund if already purchased |
| 1.14.x | ✅ | Fully supported |
| 1.13.x | ✅ | Fully supported |
| 1.12.x | ✅ | Fully supported |
| 1.11.x | ✅ | Fully supported |
| 1.10.x | ✅ | Fully supported |
| 1.9.x | ✅ | Supported with limitations. Book-related events don't work due to missing API |
| 1.8.x | ✅ | Supported with limitations (see 1.9.x) |
| 1.7.10 and older | ❌ | No longer supported |