Cuberite
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What both publish
| Fact | Cuberite | Sponge |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | The project repository says Cuberite supports Minecraft protocol versions 1.8–1.12.2 and Java Edition clients. | The project says most Sponge API plugins should work across several Minecraft versions without updates, though plugins may depend on a specific implementation or API version. |
| Founded | 2010 | 2014 |
| Intended users | Cuberite is presented as a server for Minecraft Java Edition users who want a lightweight, configurable server with extensible gameplay. | The documentation describes server creation and operation as relevant to server owners, and plugin development as intended for developers with Java experience. |
| Plugin repository | Cuberite provides a repository where users can download plugins and publish their own. | Ore is SpongePowered’s platform for distributing and downloading plugins; plugins are also available through the Sponge forums. |
| Purpose | Cuberite is a free and open-source game server compatible with Minecraft Java Edition. | Sponge is a community-driven open-source modding platform for Minecraft: Java Edition. |
| Security | The download page says downloads are not permitted over insecure HTTP and links require modern encryption support. | Ore requires plugin submissions to be PGP signed, queues uploads for review, and warns users about plugins that have not cleared review. |
| Support | The project directs users with questions to its forum and Discord server and provides an online user manual. | The project’s staff page says moderators and support team members help in the forums and IRC channels. |
Cuberite plans
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