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\n

\"CraftGuard<\/p>\n

# CraftGuard<\/p>\n

![Available for PaperMC](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/287f2cb2abcaccbbe0c32425062fa1a64fef6b2d_0.webp)
\n![Available for PurpurMC](https:\/\/cdn.modrinth.com\/data\/cached_images\/565ad9b25671da29baabc58f82800d96726cce98.png)<\/p>\n

![CraftGuard Logo](https:\/\/img.shields.io\/badge\/CraftGuard-v2.2.0-brightgreen?style=for-the-badge)
\nPaper (1.21.11+) | Java (21+)
\n![License](https:\/\/github.com\/itzzjustmateo\/CraftGuard\/blob\/main\/LICENSE)
\n![Discord](https:\/\/dc.devflare.de)<\/p>\n

> **History**
\n> CraftGuard is the official evolution of FlameAntiCraft. All development and new features now focus on CraftGuard.
\n>
\n> **Information**
\n> CraftGuard will be rebranded to **ServerGuard**. The updated version will be found under the VOMLabs Organization<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

CraftGuard gives you powerful, per-world control over crafting, workstations, containers, and portals! Precise management for any server type.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

—<\/p>\n

## What is CraftGuard?<\/p>\n

CraftGuard is a Minecraft server plugin that provides granular control over what players can interact with! Crafting Tables, Furnaces, Portals, Containers, and more, down to the individual world level.<\/p>\n

Perfect for server networks with creative worlds, adventure maps, minigames, or survival hubs that need different rules.<\/p>\n

### Why CraftGuard?<\/p>\n

– **Per-World Control** \u2014 Different rules for every world, not just global toggles
\n– **Workstation Protection** \u2014 Control 15+ workstation types individually (anvil, furnace, blast furnace, smoker, enchantment table, brewing stand, smithing table, etc.)
\n– **Container Security** \u2014 Lock down chests, ender chests, shulker boxes, and more
\n– **Portal Management** \u2014 Restrict nether\/end portals per world
\n– **Flexible Storage** \u2014 Use YAML, H2, MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis
\n– **Export & Import** \u2014 Migrate settings between servers or backup with a single command
\n– **Interactive GUI** \u2014 Full in-game management interface with real-time status indicators
\n– **Multi-Language** \u2014 Available in 13 languages out of the box
\n– **Auto-Migration** \u2014 Configs upgrade automatically between versions
\n– **PlaceholderAPI** \u2014 Dynamic placeholders for scoreboards, holograms, and messages<\/p>\n

### Modern & Fresh UI<\/p>\n

CraftGuard now features a sleek, modern design with a professional color palette:<\/p>\n

– **Primary Color:** `#478fc6` (Prefix & Accents)
\n– **Neutral:** `#C2C7D3` (Standard Text)
\n– **Warning\/Error:** `#D1968C` & `#CE5F4E`<\/p>\n

\n \"Modern\n<\/div>\n

—<\/p>\n

## Features<\/p>\n

### Core Functionality<\/p>\n

– **Per-World Management** \u2014 Control crafting, workstations, containers, and portals individually per world
\n– **Granular Toggles** \u2014 Enable or disable specific workstations, containers, or portal types
\n– **Item Blockability** \u2014 Block specific items from being crafted (e.g., diamond tools) while keeping the workstation functional
\n– **Emergency Lockdown** \u2014 Instantly disable all interactions in a world for maintenance or events
\n– **Bypass Permissions** \u2014 Allow specific players or groups to bypass restrictions<\/p>\n

### User Experience<\/p>\n

– **Interactive GUI** \u2014 In-game chest menu for visual feature management
\n– **Smart Commands** \u2014 Simple syntax: `\/cg `
\n– **Tab Completion** \u2014 Full command and world name autocomplete
\n– **Real-Time Feedback** \u2014 Status indicators and player notifications<\/p>\n

### Technical<\/p>\n

– **Multiple Databases** \u2014 YAML, H2, MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis support
\n– **Export\/Import** \u2014 Move settings between storage backends or servers
\n– **World Migration** \u2014 Copy or move settings between worlds with `\/cg migrate [copy]`
\n– **Auto-Update** \u2014 Built-in Modrinth update checker with optional auto-download
\n– **Audit Logging** \u2014 Track blocked interactions for monitoring
\n– **WorldGuard Integration** \u2014 Region-based bypass support<\/p>\n

### Supported Languages<\/p>\n

English (US), English (UK), German, Custom<\/p>\n

### Supported Features<\/p>\n

| Category | Features |
\n|———-|———-|
\n| **Core** | crafting, nether-portal, end-portal, lockdown |
\n| **Workstations** | anvil, furnace, blast-furnace, smoker, enchanting, brewing, smithing, loom, cartography, grindstone, stonecutter |
\n| **Containers** | chest, trapped-chest, ender-chest, copper-chest, shulker-box |<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

## How to Install<\/p>\n

### Requirements<\/p>\n

– **Paper** 1.21.11+ or compatible server (Purpur, Folia)
\n– **Java** 21+
\n– *(Optional)* PlaceholderAPI for extended placeholders
\n– *(Optional)* WorldGuard for region-based bypass<\/p>\n

### Installation<\/p>\n

1. Download `craftguard-2.2.0.jar` from Modrinth
\n2. Place the JAR in your server’s `plugins\/` folder
\n3. Start\/restart the server
\n4. Edit `plugins\/CraftGuard\/config.yml` to customize
\n5. Use `\/cg help` or `\/cg` to get started<\/p>\n

### Quick Setup<\/p>\n

“`bash
\n# Block crafting in lobby world
\n\/cg lobby crafting off
\n# \u00bb Crafting disabled in lobby.<\/p>\n

# Allow nether portals in survival
\n\/cg survival nether-portal on
\n# \u00bb Nether Portal enabled in survival.<\/p>\n

# Open management GUI
\n\/cg
\n# \u00bb Opened Management-GUI!
\n“`<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

## Commands<\/p>\n

| Command | Description | Permission |
\n|———|————-|————|
\n| `\/cg` | Open management GUI | admin |
\n| `\/cg help` | Show help menu | admin |
\n| `\/cg on` | Enable feature in world | admin |
\n| `\/cg off` | Disable feature in world | admin |
\n| `\/cg toggle` | Toggle feature state | admin |
\n| `\/cg reload` | Reload configuration | admin |
\n| `\/cg export` | Export settings to file | admin |
\n| `\/cg import ` | Import settings from file | admin |
\n| `\/cg migrate [copy]` | Copy\/move settings between worlds | admin |<\/p>\n

### Permissions<\/p>\n

| Permission | Description | Default |
\n|————|————-|———|
\n| `craftguard.admin` | Full access to all commands | OP |
\n| `craftguard.bypass.*` | Bypass all restrictions | false |
\n| `craftguard.bypass.` | Bypass specific restriction | false |<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

## Configuration<\/p>\n

Configuration files are located in `plugins\/CraftGuard\/`:<\/p>\n

– `config.yml` \u2014 Main settings (features, messages, effects)
\n– `locales\/` \u2014 Language files for translations
\n– `worlds.yml` \u2014 World-specific state storage<\/p>\n

### Key Config Options<\/p>\n

“`yaml
\nsettings:
\n enabled: true # Master toggle
\n language: en-us # Locale
\n default-state: true # Default for new worlds<\/p>\n

item-blockability:
\n enabled: true
\n blocked-items:
\n CRAFTING:
\n – DIAMOND_SWORD
\n – NETHERITE_*
\n“`<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

## PlaceholderAPI<\/p>\n

CraftGuard provides dynamic placeholders:<\/p>\n

### World State<\/p>\n

– `%craftguard_world_state%` \u2014 Current world state (enabled\/disabled)
\n– `%craftguard_world_state_%` \u2014 Specific feature state
\n– `%craftguard_world__%` \u2014 Any world’s state<\/p>\n

### Stats<\/p>\n

– `%craftguard_stats_global_total%` \u2014 Total blocks
\n– `%craftguard_stats_type__total%` \u2014 Blocks by type
\n– `%craftguard_stats_world__total%` \u2014 Blocks by world<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

## Developers<\/p>\n

– **Paper 1.21.11 Platform** \u2014 Built for the latest 1.21 builds using modern Paper standards.
\n– **Java 21** \u2014 Leveraging LTS Java features for stable server-side execution.<\/p>\n

### Building<\/p>\n

“`bash
\ngit clone https:\/\/github.com\/itzzjustmateo\/CraftGuard.git
\ncd CraftGuard
\nmvn clean package
\n“`<\/p>\n

### API Usage<\/p>\n

“`java
\nCraftGuard plugin = CraftGuard.getInstance();
\nConfigManager cm = plugin.getConfigManager();<\/p>\n

\/\/ Check if feature is enabled
\nboolean craftingEnabled = cm.isFeatureEnabled(“survival”, “crafting”);<\/p>\n

\/\/ Set feature state
\ncm.setFeatureEnabled(“survival”, “furnace”, false);
\n“`<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

## License<\/p>\n

See LICENSE.md. Attribution required for derivative works.<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

## Support<\/p>\n

– **Bugs:** GitHub Issues
\n– **Features:** Discussions
\n– **Chat:** Discord<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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