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However, a is a server-side modification that requires a specific server software (like Bukkit, Spigot, or Paper).

| Software | Best for | Vanilla-like? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | (recommended) | Performance + vanilla mechanics | Yes (configurable) | | Spigot | Older servers, wider plugin support | Yes | | Purpur | Highly customizable vanilla+ | Yes | | Fabric (with Cardboard) | Mod+plugin hybrid | Not recommended for pure vanilla |

1. What Does "Vanilla Plugin" Actually Mean? In the Minecraft community, Vanilla usually means the unmodified game (no mods, no data packs, no external software).

Players can't break blocks in the wild Solution: You likely have GriefPrevention or WorldGuard. Configure permissions or claims.

Server feels "not vanilla" (e.g., different combat) Solution: Check Paper's paper.yml – disable fix-cannons , fix-mob-spawn , etc. Set unsupported-settings.allow-headless-pistons to false.