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A collection of related projects and tools that complement the Docker Minecraft Server image, all maintained by the same ecosystem.

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Server Images

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itzg/minecraft-bedrock-server

Docker image that runs a Minecraft Bedrock Edition server, enabling cross-platform play with mobile and console devices. Key Features:
  • Bedrock Edition support
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Similar configuration patterns to the Java edition image
  • Automatic updates
services:
  bedrock:
    image: itzg/minecraft-bedrock-server
    environment:
      EULA: "true"
    ports:
      - "19132:19132/udp"
    volumes:
      - ./bedrock-data:/data

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Network and Proxy Tools

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mc-router

Lightweight multiplexer/proxy for Minecraft Java servers. Routes players to different servers based on the hostname they use to connect. Available as:
  • Stand-alone application
  • Docker image
Use Cases:
  • Host multiple Minecraft servers on a single port
  • Route players based on subdomain (e.g., survival.example.com vs creative.example.com)
  • Auto-scale servers up and down based on player activity
services:
  router:
    image: itzg/mc-router
    environment:
      IN_DOCKER: true
    ports:
      - "25565:25565"
    volumes:
      - /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock:ro

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itzg/mc-proxy

Docker image that runs a proxy server powered by your choice of:
  • BungeeCord: Classic proxy solution
  • Velocity: Modern, high-performance proxy
  • Waterfall: Optimized BungeeCord fork
Features:
  • Connect multiple Minecraft servers into a network
  • Enable player transfer between servers
  • Central authentication and permissions
  • Load balancing capabilities
services:
  proxy:
    image: itzg/mc-proxy
    environment:
      TYPE: VELOCITY
    ports:
      - "25565:25577"

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Management and Operations

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itzg/mc-backup

Docker image that runs as a side-car container to automatically backup your Minecraft world data. Features:
  • Scheduled automatic backups
  • Compression and retention policies
  • Pause-backup-resume workflow (using RCON)
  • Support for various backup destinations
  • Restore capabilities
services:
  mc:
    image: itzg/minecraft-server
    # ... server configuration
  
  backup:
    image: itzg/mc-backup
    environment:
      BACKUP_INTERVAL: "2h"
      RCON_HOST: mc
      RCON_PASSWORD: "minecraft"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/data:ro
      - ./backups:/backups

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itzg/rcon

Dockerized version of rcon-web-admin, providing a web-based interface for managing your server via RCON. Features:
  • Web UI for server commands
  • Multi-server management
  • Command history
  • Real-time console output
services:
  rcon-web:
    image: itzg/rcon
    ports:
      - "4326:4326"
      - "4327:4327"

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Command-Line Tools

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rcon-cli

A lightweight command-line tool for sending RCON commands to Minecraft servers. Features:
  • Simple CLI interface
  • Pre-bundled with the minecraft-server image
  • Interactive and single-command modes
  • Useful for scripts and automation
Usage (from within container): 
rcon-cli /say Hello from RCON!
rcon-cli /list
Usage (external): 
docker exec mc rcon-cli /say Server restarting in 5 minutes

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mc-monitor

A versatile monitoring and health check tool for Minecraft servers. Features:
  • Health checks for Docker and Kubernetes
  • Prometheus metrics exporter
  • Telegraf data source
  • Query server status
  • Monitor player count
Pre-bundled with the minecraft-server image. Usage: 
# Status check
mc-monitor status --host localhost

# Prometheus metrics
mc-monitor export-for-prometheus
Docker health check: 
services:
  mc:
    image: itzg/minecraft-server
    healthcheck:
      test: mc-monitor status --host localhost
      interval: 30s
      timeout: 10s
      retries: 3

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mc-image-helper

The Swiss Army knife for Minecraft server container operations. This tool provides complex, reusable preparation operations. Features:
  • Mod and plugin installation from various sources
  • Version resolution and downloads
  • File interpolation and templating
  • Log4j patching
  • Configuration file management
Pre-bundled with the minecraft-server image and used internally for most automation.

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Integration Examples

services:
  mc:
    image: itzg/minecraft-server
    environment:
      EULA: "true"
      TYPE: PAPER
      ENABLE_RCON: "true"
      RCON_PASSWORD: "secure-password"
    ports:
      - "25565:25565"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/data
    healthcheck:
      test: mc-monitor status --host localhost
      interval: 30s
  
  backup:
    image: itzg/mc-backup
    environment:
      BACKUP_INTERVAL: "2h"
      RCON_HOST: mc
      RCON_PASSWORD: "secure-password"
      RETENTION_DAYS: 7
    volumes:
      - ./data:/data:ro
      - ./backups:/backups
    depends_on:
      - mc
  
  rcon-web:
    image: itzg/rcon
    ports:
      - "4326:4326"
    depends_on:
      - mc

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Multi-Server Network with Routing

services:
  router:
    image: itzg/mc-router
    environment:
      IN_DOCKER: true
    ports:
      - "25565:25565"
    volumes:
      - /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock:ro
  
  survival:
    image: itzg/minecraft-server
    environment:
      EULA: "true"
      TYPE: PAPER
    labels:
      mc-router.host: "survival.example.com"
    volumes:
      - ./survival:/data
  
  creative:
    image: itzg/minecraft-server
    environment:
      EULA: "true"
      TYPE: PAPER
      MODE: creative
    labels:
      mc-router.host: "creative.example.com"
    volumes:
      - ./creative:/data

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Community and Support

All of these projects are:
  • Open source and actively maintained
  • Available on GitHub with issue tracking
  • Documented with examples
  • Community-supported through discussions
For questions, feature requests, or bug reports, visit the respective GitHub repositories.

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