Introduction

Welcome to the Unofficial Nukkit Documentation!

⚠️ Note: This is an unofficial Nukkit documentation website. It is maintained by an independent author and is not affiliated with Mojang AB or the official Nukkit project.

What is Nukkit?

Cloudburst Nukkit is an open-source server software for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. Written entirely in Java, it aims for high speed, stability, and extensive customization through a rich plugin ecosystem.

While the original original Nukkit project is considered legacy, Cloudburst Nukkit continues development and is one of the longest-standing server software projects for Bedrock Edition.

Why Use Nukkit?

Cloudburst Nukkit is one of the oldest and most established server softwares for Bedrock Edition. When considering Nukkit for your server, it's important to understand both its strengths and its limitations.

  • Massive Plugin Ecosystem

    Because Nukkit has been around for so long, it has one of the largest libraries of plugins available. If you need a specific feature, there is a high chance a plugin already exists for it.

  • Java-Based API

    Written in Java, Nukkit's API is very similar to Bukkit/Spigot. This makes it incredibly easy for developers who are familiar with Java Edition server development to transition to Bedrock plugin development.

  • Great for Lobbies and Minigames

    Nukkit performs very well for hub servers, minigames, and custom game modes where you don't need all the features of the base Minecraft game.

  • Lack of Vanilla Parity (The Catch)

    Nukkit does not come with mobs, animals, redstone, or complete vanilla game mechanics out of the box. While you can add some of these back using plugins (like MobPlugin), they are often buggy, laggy, or incomplete. Therefore, Nukkit is generally not recommended for pure Survival (SMP) servers.

  • Slower Development Pace

    While still updated to support new Minecraft versions, major feature development has slowed down compared to newer projects like PowerNukkitX or Dragonfly.

In short, Nukkit is an excellent choice if you aim to build a minigame network, a custom lobby, or if you are a Java developer looking for a mature Bedrock API. However, if you want a complete, vanilla-like survival experience, you should look into Bedrock Dedicated Server or PowerNukkitX.

Community

We're excited to see the community adopt Cloudburst Nukkit, raise issues, and provide feedback. Whether it's a feature request, bug report, or a project to showcase, please get involved on the CloudburstMC Website or their GitHub!

Contributing

PRs on Bedrockpedia are always welcome. Please see their GitHub repository to learn how you can contribute.

Installation