Bedrock Edition & Metrics Update
🚀 SpawnElytra v2.3.0 - Bedrock Edition & Metrics Update
🎯 Major Features
- 🌍 Full Bedrock Edition support with Geyser/Floodgate compatibility
- 📊 bStats integration with privacy controls
- 🎮 Platform-specific controls - F-key for Java, Sneak for Bedrock
✨ What's New
Bedrock/Geyser Compatibility
SpawnElytra now fully supports Bedrock Edition players through Geyser:
- Virtual elytra system (no physical item required)
- Automatic Bedrock player detection
- Sneak-to-boost for Bedrock players
- Chestplate preservation and restoration
- Protected elytra during flight (cannot be removed)
Privacy & Metrics
- Optional bStats integration for plugin statistics
- Fully configurable via
enableMetricsin config.yml - Complete transparency and user control
Configuration
- New
enableMetricsoption (default: true) - Cleaned up configuration comments
- Enhanced documentation
🔧 Technical Details
- Floodgate API integration (soft dependency)
- Reflection-based detection for compatibility
- Event-driven boost system for both platforms
- Gradle Shadow plugin for dependency shading
📥 Installation
Download SpawnElytra-2.3.0.jar and place it in your plugins folder.
🔄 Upgrading
Existing configurations from v2.2.x work perfectly. Optionally add enableMetrics: false to disable metrics.
🌟 Why This Update?
- ✅ Welcome Bedrock players to your server
- ✅ Privacy-focused metrics with full control
- ✅ Better cross-platform experience
- ✅ Production-tested on live servers
Performance & Bugfix Update
🚀 SpawnElytra v2.2.1 - Performance & Bugfix Update
🎯 Highlights
- Performance boost: Scheduler optimized from 3 to 5 ticks
- Bug fix: Added grace period to prevent false landing detection
- Better architecture: Event-driven ground detection system
📋 Changes
- Grace period system prevents immediate landing detection when starting flight
- Scheduler frequency optimized for better server performance
- Ground detection moved to event-based system for efficiency
- JAR versioning now uses dynamic project version
- Code cleanup: removed unused imports and improved formatting
👥 Contributors
- TheMaxik: Core performance optimizations and bug fixes
- Knabbiii: Additional improvements and integration
📥 Installation
Download SpawnElytra-2.2.1.jar and place it in your plugins folder.
🔧 Compatibility
- Minecraft: 1.20.1+
- Java: 21 LTS recommended
- Spigot/Paper: Latest versions
Java 21 LTS & Enterprise Modernization
What's New in v2.2
Major Technology Upgrade
- Java 21 LTS - Upgraded from Java 17 for better performance and security
- Modern Gradle 8.10.2 - Latest build system replacing ancient Gradle 7.0.2
- Professional Architecture - Implemented Singleton Design Pattern
- Enhanced Configuration - Advanced boost options and sound customization
Code Quality Improvements
- Production-Ready Code - Removed unnecessary comments and documentation
- Modern Java Features - Text blocks and String.formatted() usage
- Better Exception Handling - Specific exception types for cross-version compatibility
- Enterprise Standards - Professional code formatting and style
Core Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Double-jump Flight | Activate elytra gliding anywhere within spawn radius |
| F-Key Boost | Speed boost while flying with configurable multiplier and direction |
| No Fall Damage | Safe landings guaranteed |
| World-Specific | Configure which world the feature works in |
| Permission System | Fine-grained access control |
| Admin Commands | Easy configuration management |
Why Choose SpawnElytra?
- No dependencies required
- Lightweight with minimal performance impact
- Event-driven architecture for efficiency
- Highly configurable with detailed options
- Professional documentation and support
Configuration
SpawnElytra offers extensive configuration options:
- Spawn radius and boost velocity multiplier
- Custom sounds and action bar messages
- Configurable boost direction (forward/upward)
- World-specific activation settings
- Permission-based access control
Note: The plugin uses your world's spawn point as the center for flight activation.
Commands & Permissions
Commands
/spawnelytra info- Display plugin information/spawnelytra reload- Reload configuration (admin only)
Permissions
spawnelytra.use- Basic flight accessspawnelytra.useboost- Boost functionalityspawnelytra.admin- Administrative commands
Download v2.2 and experience modernized CraftAttack-style flight mechanics.
Made with ❤️ for the Minecraft community
SpawnElytra v2.1
Enhanced Flight Mechanics & Broader Compatibility
What's New in v2.1
Compatibility Improvements
- Broader Minecraft Support - Compatible with 1.20.1+ through all 1.21.x versions
- Enhanced Documentation - Professional setup guides and configuration
- Better Server Compatibility - Optimized for modern server software
- Improved Configuration - Detailed comments and clear explanations
Core Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Double-jump Flight | Activate elytra gliding anywhere within spawn radius |
| F-Key Boost | Speed boost while flying with configurable multiplier |
| No Fall Damage | Safe landings guaranteed |
| World-Specific | Configure which world the feature works in |
| Permission System | Fine-grained access control |
| Admin Commands | Easy configuration management |
Technical Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minecraft | 1.20.1+ |
| Server | Spigot/Paper |
| Java | 17+ |
| Dependencies | None |
| Performance | Lightweight |
Why Choose SpawnElytra?
- No dependencies required
- Lightweight with minimal performance impact
- Event-driven architecture for efficiency
- Highly configurable with detailed options
- Professional documentation and support
Configuration
SpawnElytra offers extensive configuration options:
- Spawn radius and boost velocity multiplier
- Custom sounds and action bar messages
- World-specific activation settings
- Permission-based access control
Note: The plugin uses your world's spawn point as the center for flight activation.
Commands & Permissions
Commands
/spawnelytra info- Display plugin information/spawnelytra reload- Reload configuration (admin only)
Permissions
spawnelytra.use- Basic flight accessspawnelytra.useboost- Boost functionalityspawnelytra.admin- Administrative commands
Download v2.1 and experience enhanced CraftAttack-style flight mechanics.
Made with ❤️ for the Minecraft community
🚀 SpawnElytra v2.0 - Initial Release
A Minecraft plugin that enables elytra-like flight mechanics at spawn without requiring elytra wings. Double-jump to soar through the air and boost yourself with the F key!
✨ Features
- ✈️ Double-jump to fly - Activate elytra gliding anywhere within the spawn radius
- 🚀 Boost mechanics - Press F (swap hands) to get a speed boost while flying
- 🌍 World-specific - Configure which world the feature works in
- 🛡️ No fall damage - Players won't take damage while using the elytra
- ⚡ Lightweight - Minimal performance impact with efficient event handling
📥 Installation
- Download
SpawnElytra-2.0.jarbelow - Place it in your server's
pluginsfolder - Restart your server
- Configure the plugin in
plugins/SpawnElytra/config.yml
🔧 Requirements
- Minecraft: 1.21+
- Server: Spigot, Paper, or compatible
- Java: 21+
🎮 How to Use
- Enter the spawn area (within configured radius)
- Double-jump to start flying
- Use elytra controls to glide
- Press F to boost forward while flying
- Land to stop flying
Based on original work by CoolePizza - Updated for modern Minecraft versions