Changelog

[1.0.0] - 2024-03-20 - Initial Release 🚀

Added

• Complete RESTful API implementation for Minecraft server management
  • Secure JWT authentication system
  • Rate limiting protection (configurable requests per minute)
  • Comprehensive error handling and logging

API Endpoints

• Authentication

  • POST /api/auth/login - Secure login endpoint with JWT token generation

• Server Management

  • GET /api/server/info - Server status and information
  • POST /api/server/command - Remote console command execution
  • POST /api/broadcast - Server-wide message broadcasting

• Player Management

  • GET /api/players - Online player listing with detailed information
  • POST /api/player/message - Individual player messaging
  • POST /api/player/kick - Player removal management
  • POST /api/player/gamemode - Player gamemode control

Security Features

• JWT-based authentication system
• Configurable rate limiting
• Secure password hashing with BCrypt
• Request validation and sanitization
• Customizable admin credentials

Configuration

• Flexible config.yml system
  • Configurable API port
  • Customizable JWT secret
  • Adjustable rate limiting
  • Admin credential management

Documentation

• Comprehensive README documentation
• API endpoint documentation
• Security best practices guide
• Installation and configuration instructions

Technical Details

• Built for Spigot/Paper 1.20.4
• Java 17 compatibility
• Maven-based build system
• MIT License

Note: This is the initial release of MinecraftREST. Future versions will build upon this foundation based on community feedback and needs.