LuaCraftBeta

LuaCraftBeta is a powerful Lua scripting plugin for Minecraft Beta 1.7.3 (CraftBukkit CB1060). It integrates the LuaJ interpreter directly into the game server, allowing you to write and run Lua scripts to control gameplay, automate tasks, create mini-games, and extend server functionality — all without compiling Java.

Built for the Project Poseidon retro revival effort, LuaCraftBeta is a modern developer tool for an old-school server.

Features

• Run Lua scripts on server startup, player events, or manually through commands
• Access and modify blocks, entities, weather, and world properties
• Control players with teleportation, messaging, inventory access, and more
• Bind functions to events like chat, join, quit, damage, and death
• Save and load data across restarts using a built-in key-value store
• Write testable Lua modules with automatic console and HTML reporting
• Get Lua language server support with generated LuaCATS annotations
• Clean, modular Java-Lua API structure for easy extension

Why Use LuaCraftBeta?

If you're running a Beta 1.7.3 server and wish you had something like Skript or Denizen but simpler and more lightweight, LuaCraftBeta is for you. Whether you're automating server tasks, building interactive minigames, or experimenting with custom features in Lua, this plugin gives you full scripting power in a nostalgic environment.

Source Repository

For installation instructions, API reference, and example scripts, visit the main repo:

https://github.com/shawnjb/luacraftbeta

Note

This project is maintained by shawndoeswhat (AKA shawnjb) and is not affiliated with any official Lua or Bukkit project. LuaCraftBeta is made with care for the retro MC modding community.