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ChestLockLite
A simple, powerful chest locking plugin for Spigot/Paper 1.21+ servers. Lock your chests with owner protection, password protection, or trusted players system. No MySQL required - uses lightweight SQLite storage.
Lock a Chest

Look at a chest and run:
/cl lock
Only you can open it now!
Key Features
Core Protection
- Owner Locks - Lock chests so only you can access them
- Password Protection - Share access with passwords (SHA-256 hashed)
- Trusted Players - Grant access to specific players without passwords
- Chest Protection - Prevents breaking, explosions, fire, and pistons
User Interface
- GUI Menu - Easy-to-use visual interface (Shift + Right-click)
- Password Input GUI - Interactive character selection
- Tab Completion - Full autocomplete support for all commands
Advanced Features
- Double Chest Support - Automatically handles single and double chests
- All Chest Types - Supports all chest variants (except ender chests)
- Auto-Lock on Place - Optional automatic locking when placing chests
- Password Cooldown - Prevents spam attempts (configurable)
- Admin Tools - Clear locks, reload config, bypass permissions
- SQLite Storage - Fast, lightweight, no external database needed
- Auto-Backup - Automatic database backups
Quick Setup
- Download the
ChestLockLite.jarfile - Place it in your server's
pluginsfolder - Start your server
- Configure as needed in
plugins/ChestLockLite/config.yml(optional)
That's it! The plugin is ready to use.
Usage Examples
Password Protection

Set a password so anyone with the password can unlock the chest:
/cl password mypassword123
Or use the GUI (Shift + Right-click → "Set Password") for an interactive password input!
Trust a Player

Grant a player access without sharing passwords:
/cl trust FriendName
The trusted player will receive a notification and can now access your chest!
Using the GUI

Shift + Right-click any chest to open the menu. Click buttons to:
- Lock/unlock chests
- Set or remove passwords
- Manage trusted players
- View lock information
No commands to remember!
Common Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/cl lock |
Lock the chest you're looking at |
/cl unlock |
Unlock your chest |
/cl password <pass> |
Set or enter password |
/cl trust <player> |
Trust a player on your chest |
/cl untrust <player> |
Remove trust from a player |
/cl trustedlist |
List trusted players |
/cl gui |
Open GUI menu |
/cl info |
View lock information |
Aliases: /chestlock, /lockchest
Security Features
- SHA-256 Password Hashing - Passwords are never stored in plain text
- Unique Salt Per Password - Prevents rainbow table attacks
- Chest Break Protection - Prevents unauthorized breaking
- Explosion Protection - Protects from creepers, TNT, etc.
- Fire/Lava Protection - Protects from fire and lava damage
- Piston Protection - Prevents pistons from moving locked chests
Perfect For
- Survival Servers - Protect player chests from griefing
- SMP Servers - Secure shared storage areas
- Economy Servers - Protect shop chests and storage
- Towny/Factions - Team-based chest protection
- Any Server - Simple, lightweight chest protection
Documentation
- Full Documentation: GitHub Wiki
- Quick Start Guide: Quick Start
- Configuration: Config Reference
- Permissions: Permissions Guide
Admin Commands
Admins have access to powerful management tools:
| Command | Description | Permission |
|---|---|---|
/cl clear |
Clear lock on targeted chest | chestlocklite.admin.clear |
/cl clearall <player> |
Clear all locks by player | chestlocklite.admin.clearall |
/cl cleararea [radius] |
Clear locks in area | chestlocklite.admin.cleararea |
/cl reload |
Reload configuration | chestlocklite.admin.reload |
Performance
- Lightweight - Minimal server impact
- SQLite Storage - Fast, no external database needed
- Indexed Queries - O(log n) lookup time
- Tested - Handles 10,000+ locks without issues
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Links
- Download: GitHub Releases
- Report Issues: GitHub Issues
- Wiki: Documentation Wiki
- Support: Check the Troubleshooting Guide
Made with ❤️ for the Minecraft community
Perfect for survival, SMP, and economy servers. Simple configuration, comprehensive permissions system, and full documentation included.



