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EssentialsX

Essential commands and tools plugin for Minecraft servers

Game Servers ★ 2.3k stars Easy setup GPL-3.0

EssentialsX is a widely used plugin for Spigot and Paper Minecraft servers that adds hundreds of essential commands, an economy system, warps, kits, and moderation tools. It is a near-standard addition to multiplayer Minecraft servers.

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Key features

  • Hundreds of admin commands
  • Built-in economy system
  • Warps, homes and kits
  • Moderation tools

Strengths

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Active community (2.3k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Java

Is EssentialsX secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for EssentialsX's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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