Minecraft Tools ‘n Stuff

Server start parameters, official docs & downloads, and world management tools.

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Tutorial: Setup a Server

Follow the official wiki walkthrough and use these common JVM flags to start your Java server.

How-toSetting up a Server (Minecraft Wiki)

Step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring a Java Edition server across Windows, macOS, Linux, and BSD.

SnippetServer start parameters

Adjust memory (-Xmx/-Xms) and the JAR filename to match your version.

java -Xmx1G -Xms1G -XX:+UseG1GC -XX:+UnlockExperimentalVMOptions -XX:+ParallelRefProcEnabled -XX:MaxGCPauseMillis=200 -XX:G1NewSizePercent=20 -XX:G1ReservePercent=20 -XX:G1HeapRegionSize=32M -jar server.1.21.4.jar nogui

Official Docs & Downloads

OfficialMinecraft.net

Buy, play, and manage your account. Get the launcher and news.

ReferenceMinecraft Wiki

Community-run, comprehensive reference for everything Minecraft.

How-toSetting up a Server

Official wiki tutorial for hosting your own Java Edition server.

DownloadJava Server Download

Grab the latest Java server .jar from Minecraft.net.

DownloadBedrock Server Download

Official Bedrock Dedicated Server for Windows and Ubuntu.

World Management Tools

These are especially useful for admins. Always back up your world before editing.

PacksElMakers Pack Merger

Online utility for combining resource packs safely.

World DataNBT Explorer

Low-level NBT editor for inspecting and modifying world data.

MCA Selector
ChunksMCA Selector

Select, delete, or prune chunks in your world to shrink size or fix issues.

ConvertChunker

Open-source world converter (e.g., Java ↔ Bedrock). Free and up to date.