InvRewind
InvRewind is a free, open-source plugin for backing up and restoring player data on Minecraft Java servers running Paper, Purpur, or Folia.
What InvRewind is
InvRewind is a free, open-source plugin for backing up and restoring player data on Minecraft Java servers running Paper, Purpur, or Folia. It can create backups when players die, change worlds, join, or quit, as well as on scheduled intervals. Admins can make backups through a GUI or force one for an individual player or everyone. The restore interface lets admins select inventory, armor, offhand, ender chest, XP, or location data; configurable saving also covers health and hunger. Backups can be exported as shulker boxes for item recovery. Storage options are YAML, SQLite, and MySQL, with the documentation describing YAML for small servers, SQLite for medium servers, and MySQL for large or multi-server setups. Database work runs asynchronously, and the project says it supports Folia's region-based threading. Operators can set automatic cleanup limits for each backup type. Scheduled backups are disabled in the example configuration, which shows a 30-minute interval when enabled. The project is licensed under GNU GPL version 3.0.
Good
- Backups can trigger on death, world change, join, and quit.
- Admins can restore selected player data through a GUI.
- Supports YAML, SQLite, and MySQL storage.
- Automatic cleanup limits are configurable by backup type.
- Folia region-based threading is supported.
Watch out
- Scheduled backups are disabled in the example configuration.
- Admin commands require the invrewind.admin permission.
Who it suits
InvRewind suits Minecraft Java server operators who need automated or manual player-data backups and selective restores. Its database options include setups for large or multi-server deployments.
Verdict
InvRewind combines event-based backups, manual controls, and selective restoration for Paper, Purpur, and Folia servers. Operators should review its configuration and storage options before choosing a setup.
The facts
Each one read from InvRewind's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Administration
- The `/invrewind` or `/ir`, reload, and force backup commands use the `invrewind.admin` permission.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Automatic backups
- It can back up player inventories on death, world change, join, quit, and scheduled intervals.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Backup limits
- Old backups can be cleaned up automatically with configurable maximum counts for each backup type.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Backup retention
- Automatic cleanup can enforce per type backup limits; the example configuration sets limits of 50 death, 30 world change, 20 join, 20 quit, 40 scheduled, and 100 force backups.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The README says InvRewind fully supports Folia's region-based threading.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Configuration
- The README lists configurable saving for inventory, armor, offhand, ender chest, health, hunger, XP, and location.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Databases
- It supports YAML, SQLite, and MySQL storage; the README describes YAML as suited to small servers, SQLite to medium servers, and MySQL to large or multi-server setups.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Export
- Backups can be exported as shulker boxes for item recovery.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The README provides admin commands and database options for Minecraft server operators, including large or multi-server setups.checked 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository states that the project is licensed under GNU GPL v3.0.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Manual backups
- Admins can create force backups on demand through a GUI or command.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Performance
- The README says database operations run asynchronously to prevent lag.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- InvRewind is described as a configurable inventory backup and restore plugin for Paper, Purpur, and Folia.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Restore
- A GUI lets users browse and restore backups, with selective restoration of inventory, armor, offhand, ender chest, XP, or location.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Saved data
- Configurable saved fields include inventory, armor, offhand, ender chest, health, hunger, XP, and location.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Scheduled backup settings
- The example configuration has scheduled backups disabled by default and shows a 30 minute interval when enabled.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Server compatibility
- The project says it supports Folia's region-based threading and targets Paper, Purpur, and Folia.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Shulker export
- Backups can be exported as shulker boxes for item recovery.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Storage
- It supports YAML, SQLite, and MySQL; the README describes YAML and SQLite as file based and MySQL as suitable for large or multi server setups.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The README directs users to GitHub Issues for support and feature requests.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker
- The repository says it was made by MukulX.checked 9 Oct 2026
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